In a decisive matchup on Saturday night, East Tennessee State secured a 79-57 victory over Austin Peay, with a noteworthy performance from John Buggs III, who contributed 15 points to his team’s success.

Buggs displayed efficiency, shooting 4 of 7 from the field, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 attempts, and maintaining a perfect record at the free-throw line by making all four of his shots. The Buccaneers improved their record to 6-2 with this win.
Accompanying Buggs in the scoring column, Jaden Seymour added 13 points while also grabbing 11 rebounds, showcasing his all-around game. Quimari Peterson also played a key role, contributing another 13 points and shooting 6 for 11 from the field.
On the other side, the Governors fell to a 4-4 record, with LJ Thomas leading their scoring efforts, finishing with 15 points. Tate McCubbin provided solid support with ten points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Tekao Carpenter added eight points to the total.
The game highlighted the Buccaneers’ balanced offense and solid defensive play, allowing them to dictate the pace and seize control throughout the contest.