ETSU dominates Western Carolina in SoCon opener 58-31

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU opened Southern Conference play with an offensive explosion Saturday, defeating Western Carolina 58-31 in the annual Blue Ridge Border Battle.

The Bucs scored on all six of their first-half possessions to build a 34-7 halftime lead. The 58 points were ETSU's most against a Division I opponent since the football program returned in 2015.