David Meriwether and DJ Hughes, former Lawrence North High School standouts, played on Wednesday, January 24 in NCAA D1 game

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Coach Brooks Savage (2024) | East Tennessee State Buccaneers

By Johnson City Times

Jan 25, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, former Lawrence North High School standouts David Meriwether and DJ Hughes’ current college team, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the VMI Keydets.

The game took place in Lexington, Virginia. This was the first matchup against the VMI Keydets this season.

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Name: David Meriwether

Position: Center

Hometown: Indianapolis

Height: 6′10″

Name: DJ Hughes

Position: Forward

Hometown: Indianapolis

Height: 6′7″

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