ETSU reclaims rail with 14-3 rivalry win over Chattanooga.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)— ETSU football reclaimed the Rail for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, defeating SoCon rival Chattanooga 14-3. The Buccaneers improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in SoCon play while snapping a six-game losing streak to the Mocs. ETSU has now won six consecutive conference games dating back to last season. […]
The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) football team reclaimed the Rail for the first time since 2018, defeating their SoCon rival Chattanooga 14-3 in a rivalry game. The Buccaneers improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in SoCon play, snapping a six-game losing streak to the Mocs. Quarterback Mason Mims led the offense with 186 passing yards, while senior running back Jason Albritton dominated the ground game with 95 yards on 21 carries, including a key 1-yard touchdown run.
ETSU's defense also shined, holding Chattanooga to just 183 total yards and three points, the fewest they have allowed in a SoCon game since returning in 2015. Head coach Will Healy emphasized the significance of the win, stating that it meant a lot to the team after their six-game losing streak to Chattanooga. The Bucs will next travel to The Citadel for a Saturday game, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. in Charleston, South Carolina.
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