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May 20, 2012
Patriots rally but fall short of series berth, lose 8-4
First baseman Chris Dula rapped out three hits and drove in three runs to lead sixth-seeded and 21st-ranked Catawba College to an 8-4 win over fourth-seeded and sixth-ranked Francis Marion University, Sunday evening (May 20) in the championship game at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 19, 2012
FMU survives in NCAAs; Sosnoskie sparks Patriots
Senior center field Buddy Sosnoskie had three hits, including a two-run homer, and scored three runs to spark sixth-ranked and fourth-seeded Francis Marion University past 20th-ranked and sixth-seeded Lander University 10-3, Saturday (May 19) afternoon in an elimination game at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 19, 2012
Sandifer shines in NCAA win, FMU one step from series
Playing its third game in less than 24 hours, Francis Marion University rode the strong starting pitching of junior right-hander Don Sandifer to claim a 9-3 victory over second-seeded and second-ranked Tusculum College, Saturday (May 19) night in a semifinal game at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 18, 2012
Patriots fall to Pioneers in late NCAA action
Aaron Guinn delivered four hits and Alexi Colon homered twice as second-seeded and second-ranked Tusculum College remained undefeated in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional with a 7-2 win over fourth-seeded and sixth-ranked Francis Marion University early Saturday morning.
May 17, 2012
Jordan helps Patriots avoid Pirate attack in NCAA regional
Junior right-hander Spencer Jordan pitched seven strong innings and senior second baseman Brock McCallister collected three hits and a pair of two-out RBIs to lead fourth-seeded and sixth-ranked Francis Marion University to an 11-2 win over third-seeded and seventh-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, Thursday morning (May 17) in a first-round game at the 2012 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 17, 2012
NCAA SE Regional schedule update
Here is the updated schedule for Friday (May 18)at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament in Mount Olive, N.C.
May 16, 2012
Patriots face Pirates in NCAA regional
Fourth-seeded and sixth-ranked Francis Marion University will face third-seeded and seventh-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University on Thursday at 11 a.m. in a first-round game at the 2012 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 15, 2012
Dedication ceremony - Griffin Athletic Complex
Here is the dedication ceremony of the Griffin Athletic Complex, held on May 14, 2012.
May 15, 2012
Video highlights from the PBC Tournament
Here is the video highlight package from the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament.
May 13, 2012
FMU garners 4th straight NCAA Diamond Dance invite
Francis Marion University learned on Sunday evening that it has earned an at-large berth in the 2012 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament and will be the fourth seed at this week’s Southeast Regional.
May 13, 2012
Watch the NCAA DII baseball tournament selection show
What the 2012 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament selection show by clicking here.
May 12, 2012
Patriots fall in PBC semifinals
Sophomore right-hander Ethan Bader tossed a four-hitter and struck out 10 Francis Marion University batters as 11th-ranked and top-seeded Armstrong Atlantic State University beat the sixth-ranked and second-seeded Patriots 5-1, Saturday afternoon (May 12) in the semifinals of the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament.
May 11, 2012
Ashcraft and Stoner manage 4-1 FMU win
Junior right-hander Gary Ashcraft and sophomore righty Jeffrey Stoner combined on a six-hitter and senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie went 4-for-5 to lead sixth-ranked Francis Marion University to a 4-1 win over Columbus State University, Friday afternoon (May 11) in an elimination game of the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament.
May 11, 2012
Sosnoskie sparks Patriots to 9-7 PBC Tournament victory
Senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie produced his second 4-for-5 effort of the day to spark sixth-ranked Francis Marion University to a 9-7 victory over 11th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, Friday night (May 11) as the Patriot fought off elimination from the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament for the third straight game.
May 10, 2012
Top-to-Bottom effort keeps Patriots alive with 12-2 win
Sophomore shortstop Michael Wilson rapped out four hits and every Patriot starter registered at least one hit as sixth-ranked Francis Marion University beat 28th-ranked Georgia College 12-2, Thursday afternoon (May 10) in an elimination game of the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament.
May 9, 2012
Patriot rally falls short in 4-1 loss to Cougars
Francis Marion University rallied to put the potential tying runs on base in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Columbus State University escaped with a 4-1 win over the sixth-ranked Patriots, Wednesday evening (May 9) in the opening round of the 2012 PBC Baseball Tournament.
May 9, 2012
PBC Tournament change
Due to rain in Columbus, Ga., the FMU vs Columbus State baseball game on Thursday at the 2012 PBC Tournament has been moved to the CSU on-campus facility and will start at 7 p.m.
May 8, 2012
Patriot baseball opens PBC Tournament play
The sixth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will play its opening game of the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Tournament on Wednesday evening (May 9) at 7:30 p.m. against the host school Columbus State University.
May 8, 2012
Three FMU players named to All-PBC squad
Three members of the sixth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team were named to the 2012 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Team.
May 5, 2012
Sosnoskie has 4-for-4 Senior Night in 4-1 win
Senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie celebrated Senior Night with a 4-for-4 effort that included the Patriots’ first home run in their new stadium as sixth-ranked Francis Marion University defeated Winston-Salem State University 4-1, Saturday evening (May 5) in non-conference baseball action.
May 2, 2012
2012 PBC Baseball Tournament bracket announced
The bracket for the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament has been announced.
April 27, 2012
Patriots add home date at Sparrow Stadium
The eighth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball squad has announced that a previously rained out contest against Winston-Salem State University has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 5.
April 26, 2012
14 Patriots inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma
Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced the names of 14 Patriot student-athletes named to the university’s chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.
April 24, 2012
Patriot pair hit and pitch AAA Bisons to 5-1 win
A pair of former Francis Marion University pitchers – right-hander Dylan Owen and southpaw Josh Edgin – played major roles in the Buffalo Bisons’ 5-1 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in AAA baseball action on Monday night (April 23).
April 24, 2012
Five Patriots inducted into honor society
Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society in business, inducted 16 students -- including five Patriot student-athletes -- into its chapter at Francis Marion University on April 16.
April 23, 2012
FMU Holds 42nd-Annual Athletic Banquet
Francis Marion University held its 42nd-annual Athletic Banquet on Monday evening (April 23) in the university’s Edward S. Ervin III Dining Hall.
April 21, 2012
Reed, Ashcraft, Stoner help Patriots to split
Junior right fielder Jarrod Reed registered three hits, junior right-hander Gary Ashcraft pitched six solid innings in his longest outing of the year, and sophomore righty Jeffrey Stoner recorded his fifth save in seven games as eighth-ranked Francis Marion University beat 14th-ranked USC Aiken 5-3 and eventually went on to split Saturday’s (April 21) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader.
April 20, 2012
Stoner shuts door on Pacers for 5-3 win
Francis Marion University’s first three batters of the game reached base and scored and then at the tail end of the contest junior right-hander Jeffrey Stoner pitched 2.1 innings of scoreless relief as the eighth-ranked Patriots beat 14th-ranked USC Aiken 5-3, Friday evening (April 20) in the opening game of a key three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series.
April 19, 2012
Patriots honor Webb; face Pacers in PBC series
The eighth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball squad will honor long-time athletic trainer Spyder Webb, who is retiring this year, with a ceremonial first pitch on Friday (April 20) as the Patriots open a key Peach Belt Conference series against 14th-ranked USC Aiken.
April 18, 2012
FMU v Coker baseball postponed
The baseball game between Francis Marion University and Coker College set for Wednesday evening (April 18) has been postponed because of the threat of rain and will be rescheduled at a later date.
April 18, 2012
Former Patriots takes mound in AA marathon
Former Francis Marion University infielder and pitcher Barrett Kleinknecht made his first professional mound appearance recently as the AA Mississippi Braves won a 16-inning contest.
April 17, 2012
Early Hook puts Knights to bed
Senior right-hander Jarrott Hooks pitched 8.2 scoreless innings, the longest relief effort in team history, allowing eighth-ranked Francis Marion University to cruise to a 4-0 victory over St. Andrews University, Tuesday night (April 17) in non-conference baseball action.
April 15, 2012
Patriots complete sweep of Bearcats
Francis Marion University used a six-run seventh inning to rally for a 9-7 win in game one and senior left-hander Matt Broderick tossed six shutout innings in game two as the 20th-ranked Patriots claimed a 11-1 win to sweep Sunday’s (April 15) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader with 30th-ranked Lander University.
April 14, 2012
Jordan pitches Patriots past Bearcats 5-2
Junior right-hander Spencer Jordan overcame a shaky first-inning and went on to toss seven shutout innings as 20th-ranked Francis Marion University beat 30th-ranked Lander University 5-2, Saturday afternoon (April 14) in a key Peach Belt Conference baseball game.
April 13, 2012
Video recap of Wednesday's Stadium debut
Here is a video recap of Wednesday evening's debut of Francis Marion's new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium and the Patriots' 5-4 win over South Carolina. (by Larry Falck)
April 11, 2012
FMU stuns Gamecocks 5-4 in stadium opener
Twentieth-ranked Francis Marion University plated all its runs with two outs and the Patriots held on for a 5-4 win over ninth-ranked and two-time defending NCAA Division I champion South Carolina, Wednesday evening (April 11) at the opening of the new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium.
April 10, 2012
Patriots open new stadium vs. national champs
The 20th-ranked Francis Marion University baseball squad will open its brand-new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium on Wednesday (April 11) with a non-conference match-up with the two-time defending NCAA Division I national champion University of South Carolina Gamecocks. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
April 7, 2012
Hibbs helps Francis Marion to historic sweep at the “Cliff
Junior second baseman Tyler Hibbs collected five hits and a game-two save as 14th-ranked Francis Marion University closed out Clifford S. Cormell Field with a Peach Belt Conference sweep of Flagler College on Saturday afternoon (April 7).
April 6, 2012
Patriots’ bats silenced in loss to Saints
It took 14th-ranked Francis Marion University Patriots into the eighth inning to get more than one hit in a frame as the Patriots struggled to piece anything together offensively in an 11-2 Peach Belt Conference loss to Flagler College, Friday night (April 6).
April 4, 2012
FMU baseball game vs WSSU postponed
The baseball game between Francis Marion University and Winston-Salem State University set for Thursday evening (April 5) at FMU has been postponed due to the threat of precipitation.
April 2, 2012
Patriots fall short of sweep with 5-2 loss to Braves
A pair of Francis Marion University errors led to three unearned runs and although the 14th-ranked Patriots out hit UNC Pembroke, the Braves came away with a 5-2 win on Monday afternoon (April 2) to avoid being swept in the three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series.
April 1, 2012
Patriots explode in first for doubleheader sweep
Senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie doubled twice and drove in four runs in the first inning alone as 23rd-ranked Francis Marion University exploded for 10 runs and the Patriots cruised to a 12-3 game-two win over UNC Pembroke and a sweep of their Sunday (April 1) afternoon Peach Belt Conference doubleheader.
March 31, 2012
Patriot games postponed Saturday
Rain on Saturday morning has forced the postponement of baseball and softball contests for Francis Marion University.
March 30, 2012
Weather changes FMU-UNCP baseball series
Forecasted rain for Saturday morning has altered this weekend’s Peach Belt Conference baseball series between 23rd-ranked Francis Marion University and local-rival UNC Pembroke.
March 28, 2012
Reed, Smetana power Patriots past Crusaders
Junior outfielder Jarrod Reed and senior designated hitter Austin Smetana each homered and combined to account for seven runs batted in as 23rd-ranked Francis Marion University topped Belmont Abbey College 11-7, Wednesday afternoon (March 28) in non-conference baseball action at Abbey Yard in Belmont, N.C.
March 27, 2012
Patriot outfielder named PBC Player of the Week
Francis Marion University senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie has been named the Peach Belt Conference baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 19-26.
March 26, 2012
Sosnoskie spearheads 7-1 FMU win over Pirates
Senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie rapped out four hits – three for extra bases – and drove in three runs, while Francis Marion University junior right-hander Spencer Jordan pitched six strong innings allowing the 23rd-ranked Patriots to claim a 7-1 Peach Belt Conference win over 17th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, Monday afternoon (March 26).
March 25, 2012
Patriots and Pirates split baseball doubleheader
Senior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie registered three hits, two runs scored, and one run batted in while junior right-hander Tyler Hibbs tossed 2.2 innings of scoreless relief as 23rd-ranked Francis Marion University beat 20th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University 7-4 to earn a split of Sunday’s (March 25) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader. The Pirates pounded out 14 hits and took advantage of four FMU errors to claim a 12-4 victory in the opener.
March 23, 2012
Weather changes FMU sports slate
Predicted precipitation across the Southeast this weekend has forced several changes in the Francis Marion University spring sports schedule.
March 21, 2012
Patriot pitchers fan 15 Knights in 14-1 win
Five Francis Marion University pitchers combined on a three-hitter while striking out 15 St. Andrews University batters and senior second baseman Brock McCallister rapped out three hits as the 23rd-ranked Patriots cruised to a 14-1 non-conference baseball win, Wednesday afternoon (March 21).
March 18, 2012
Patriots and Bobcats series finale rained out
The series finale between 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University and Georgia College was called due to rain after three and a half innings.
March 17, 2012
Patriots, Bobcats each take one on diamond
It was a tale of two different games as 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University split a baseball doubleheader with Peach Belt Conference foe Georgia College, winning the first game 17-5 and dropping the nightcap 4-0, Saturday afternoon (March 17) at Cormell Field.
March 16, 2012
FMU baseball welcomes Bobcats for weekend series
Francis Marion University baseball will be in action at home this weekend for a crucial three-game Peach Belt Conference series with the Georgia College Bobcats.
March 14, 2012
Patriots overpower Vulcans 10-0
Francis Marion University used a balanced hitting attack as nine different Patriots registered hits in a 10-0 shutout of California University of Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon (March 14) in non-conference baseball action at Cormell Field.
March 13, 2012
Reed and McCallister lead Patriots to diamond win
Junior right fielder Jarrod Reed and senior second baseman Brock McCallister each drove in a pair of runs to lead 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University to a 4-2 road win over Limestone College, Tuesday afternoon (March 13) in non-conference baseball action.
March 11, 2012
Patriot offense shines in sweep of Augusta St.
Francis Marion University never trailed in its doubleheader sweep of Augusta State University including a 19-run output in the nightcap topping the Jaguars 7-2 and 19-3 in Peach Belt Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
March 10, 2012
Francis Marion takes advantage of Jaguar miscues for 4-1 win
Francis Marion University scored three times in the top of the third inning, aided by two Augusta State University errors, and the Patriots never looked back en route to a 4-1 Peach Belt Conference victory, Saturday afternoon (March 10) at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
March 7, 2012
McCallister named PBC Player of the Week
Francis Marion University senior second basemen Brock McCallister has been named the Peach Belt Conference baseball Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 27-March 4.
March 6, 2012
Bulldogs take a bite out of Patriots’ bats
Sophomore right-hander Olen Little and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as Wingate University scored once in the top of the first and the Bulldogs went on to claim a chilly 1-0 win over Francis Marion University, Tuesday evening (March 6) in non-conference baseball action.
March 5, 2012
Patriots rescue dramatic 7-6 PBC win on walk-off passed ball
Junior pinch-runner Jarrod Reed scored on a passed ball with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Francis Marion University a dramatic 7-6 win over 15th-ranked North Georgia College & State University on Monday afternoon (March 5) as the Patriots won the rubber game of the Peach Belt Conference baseball series.
March 4, 2012
Stoner silences Saints for twinbill split
Sophomore right-hander Jeffrey Stoner rebounded from his first career loss last weekend to toss a six-hitter and come within one out of a shutout as 30th-ranked Francis Marion University beat 13th-ranked North Georgia College & State University 10-1 on Sunday evening (March 4) to earn a split of their Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader.
March 2, 2012
Look at new baseball stadium
Here is a more recent photograph of the new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium, located within the Griffin Athletic Complex.
March 2, 2012
Patriot sports teams at home this weekend
Four Francis Marion University spring sports teams will be in action at home this weekend, despite some alterations due to forecasted rain, while the Patriot golf team takes to the road next week.
March 1, 2012
Tickets for the FMU v USC Baseball Game Sold Out!
All tickets for the Francis Marion University vs University of South Carolina baseball game on April 11 have sold out.
February 29, 2012
Predicted rain pushes baseball series back
The forecast of precipitation on Saturday has caused a schedule change for this weekend’s Peach Belt Conference baseball series between Francis Marion University and North Georgia College & State University.
February 28, 2012
Patriots sweep Falcons at USA Sports Complex
The 30th-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team pounded out 29 hits to sweep a non-conference doubleheader from St. Augustine’s College, 9-1 and 9-0, Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 28) at the USA Sports Complex.
February 26, 2012
Paulhus’ three hits can’t propel Patriots
Francis Marion University senior catcher Brian Paulhus had a game-high three hits, and came around to score all three times, but the 12th-ranked Patriots still dropped a 7-6 Peach Belt Conference decision to host University of Montevallo at Kermit A. Johnson Field in Montevallo, Ala., as the Falcons completed the weekend sweep.
February 25, 2012
Falcons double up #12 Francis Marion 16-8 and 10-5
The University of Montevallo used a pair of big innings to sweep Saturday’s (Feb. 25) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader from 12th-ranked Francis Marion University.
February 22, 2012
Broderick pitches #12 Patriots past #20 Trojans
Senior left-handed pitcher Matt Broderick pitched seven solid innings for his first career win as a Patriot and reserve infielder Luke Tollison blasted a two-run homer to lead 12th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 4-1 victory over 20th-ranked Mount Olive College, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 22) in non-conference baseball action.
February 20, 2012
Five in the sixth catapult seventh-ranked Patriots to 12-5 win
Sophomore right-hander reliever Jeffrey Stoner pitched 4.2 scoreless innings, junior catcher Jacob Golliday was 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, and seventh-ranked Francis Marion University Patriots used a five-run sixth inning to rally past fifth-ranked Columbus State University for a 12-5 win, Monday afternoon (Feb. 20) at Ragsdale Field in Columbus, Ga.
February 19, 2012
Will Power helps Patriots split with 5th-ranked Cougars
Junior Will Chandler belted a three-run homer as seventh-ranked Francis Marion University rallied for a 7-3 win in the opening game of Sunday’s (Feb. 19) Peach Belt Conference doubleheader showdown with fifth-ranked Columbus State University.
February 18, 2012
88 FMU Student-Athletes Honored For Classroom Work
A total of 88 student-athletes at Francis Marion University, who earned 3.0 or higher grade point averages during the 2011 fall semester, have been named to the university’s Swamp Fox Honor Roll.
February 17, 2012
FMU v CSU baseball series pushed back
With predicted thunderstorms in the Columbus area on Saturday, the opening Peach Belt Conference series between seventh-ranked Francis Marion University and fifth-ranked Columbus State University has been postponed for one day.
February 15, 2012
Hooks captains Patriots to 7-3 win
Seventh-ranked Francis Marion University spotted senior Jarrott Hooks seven runs and that would be more than enough as the Patriots cruised to a 7-3 win over Newberry College, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 15) at the Smith Road Complex in Newberry, S.C.
February 14, 2012
Patriots edged in extra innings 5-2
Seventh-ranked Francis Marion University rallied twice to tie up the score with Belmont Abbey College on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 14), but couldn’t push across the eventual winning run and fell to the Crusaders 5-2 in 11 innings at Cormell Field.
February 12, 2012
Patriots breeze past King Tornado 12-2
Sixth-ranked Francis Marion University scored 10 runs between the fifth and seventh innings to cruise to a 12-2 win over King College on the final day of the Auddie Brown Baseball Classic, Sunday afternoon (Feb. 12) at Cormell Field in Florence, S.C.
February 11, 2012
FMU to host Auddie Brown Classic this weekend
The Francis Marion University baseball team will play host to the inaugural Auddie Brown Classic this weekend (Feb. 10-12) with five games scheduled to be played at the Patriots’ Cormell Field.
February 11, 2012
10-4 good buddy, Tarkenton’s two-out hits aid Patriots
Junior first baseman Stephen Tarkenton registered three hits, including a pair of two-out knocks that drove in three runs, as sixth-ranked Francis Marion University beat Young Harris College 10-4, on the second day of the inaugural Auddie Brown Baseball Classic, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 11) at Cormell Field.
February 10, 2012
FMU baseball gives up big eighth inning in 7-2 loss to Young Harris
Francis Marion University got a 103 pitch performance from junior starter Spencer Jordan but ended up dropping a 7-2 decision to the Young Harris College Mountain Lions in the first day of the Auddie Brown Baseball Classic in Florence, SC.
February 10, 2012
Sosnoskie named to Baseball America’s Top Prospects
Francis Marion University senior center fielder Buddy Sosnsokie has been named to Baseball America’s Preseason Top Prospects for the 2012 campaign.
February 8, 2012
Patriots rally for improbable 5-4 victory
Nationally-ranked Francis Marion University rallied for five runs, the final four unearned, in the bottom of the seventh inning to capture a 5-4 non-conference win over Newberry College, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 8) in college baseball action.
February 7, 2012
FMU hosts hoops and hardball tripleheader on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University baseball and men’s and women’s basketball teams will all be in action at home on Wednesday (Feb. 8).
February 5, 2012
Saints double up top-ranked Patriots 8-4
Limestone College pounded out 14 hits and took advantage of five Francis Marion University errors as the Saints beat the top-ranked Patriots 8-4 on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 5) and earned a split of their season-opening two-game series.
February 4, 2012
#1 Patriots open diamond season with 10-2 win
Junior right-hander Spencer Jordan pitched five scoreless innings and senior second baseman Brock McCallister tallied three hits and two runs batted in as top-ranked Francis Marion University opened its 2012 season with a 10-2 non-conference victory over Limestone College, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 4) in baseball action.
February 3, 2012
Patriots gear up for a big 2012 baseball season
The Francis Marion University Patriots baseball team will open up its 2012 campaign Saturday at 2 p.m. (Feb. 4) as it welcomes the Limestone College Saints to town for the opener of a weekend series.
January 31, 2012
FMU tabbed as '12 PBC diamond favorites
Francis Marion University is the near unanimous choice as the favorite to capture the 2012 Peach Belt Conference baseball crown, according to the annual preseason poll of the conference coaches. In addition, junior right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer and senior outfielder Buddy Sosnoskie were named to the PBC’s preseason All-Conference squad.
January 24, 2012
Former Patriot pitcher signs pro contract
Former Francis Marion University right-handed reliever Patrick Mincey has signed a professional contract with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League.
January 19, 2012
Patriots garner preseason ABCA baseball awards
Francis Marion University junior right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer and senior outfielder Buddy Sosnoskie have been named to the NCAA Division II preseason All-America Team as selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings. Two other Patriots, sophomore third baseman Michael Wilson and junior shortstop Tyler Hibbs, also gained preseason honors from the ABCA.
January 17, 2012
Santa delivers early -- FMU Baseball ranked #1
The Francis Marion University baseball team learned on Thursday that it occupies the top spot in the 2012 College Baseball Lineup Preseason Top 30 NCAA Division II poll. Also released on Thursday, the Patriots are No.2 in the preseason Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Top 40 poll.
January 11, 2012
Visit the new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium to open in 2012
Take a tour of Francis Marion University's Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium to open in the Spring of 2012.
January 10, 2012
FMU schedules Baseball Camp 2012
Francis Marion University has announced two sessions of its Baseball Camp 2012, an opportunity for young athletes to develop and polish their diamond skills. The annual camp, for children ages 7-12, will be held June 18-22 and July 16-20.
December 27, 2011
December look at Griffin Athletic Complex
Take a December look at the new Griffin Athletic Complex.
December 1, 2011
Seven sign early with FMU baseball
Francis Marion University baseball head coach Art Inabinet has announced seven signees for the Patriots after the recent early signing period.
November 3, 2011
Coach Art Inabinet new facilities interview
The Patriots Sports Network met with head baseball coach Art Inabinet as he talked about the new baseball stadium.
October 24, 2011
Orland Hudson hosts C.A.T.C.H camp on FMU campus
Members of the Francis Marion baseball team assisted with major league second baseman Orlando Hudson's C.A.T.C.H. camp on Oct. 22 at Cormell Field.
October 3, 2011
"New" Patriots prevail over "Old" in Alumni Game
The current cast of Francis Marion University Patriot baseball players used a late-inning rally to a claim a 6-3 win over the Alumni squad, Sunday (Oct. 2) in the program's annual Alumni Weekend game.
September 29, 2011
Patriots hold Baseball Alumni Weekend (Oct. 1-2)
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold its 11th-annual “Baseball Alumni Weekend” with activities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2.
September 16, 2011
Baseball Team to hold Pepsi Drive fundraiser
On Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Francis Marion University baseball team will be holding a Pepsi Drive fundraiser.
August 25, 2011
Former Patriot hurler David Walters nears pro save mark
Former Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher David Walters is nearing the single-season save record for his Class A affiliate in the Baltimore Orioles farm system.
August 14, 2011
Spyder Webb Bobblehead
A limited number of Spyder Webb Bobbleheads are available for purchase from the Everett AquaSox baseball club.
August 10, 2011
FMU places 12 on D2 ADA Awards List
The NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association recently announced its annual list of recipients for the Division II ADA Academic Achievement Awards – a list that includes 12 student-athletes from Francis Marion University.
August 9, 2011
Long-time FMU trainer honored with bobblehead
Long-time Francis Marion University athletic trainer Spyder Webb will be honored by the Everett AquaSox on Aug. 12 with his own bobblehead night. Webb is in an unprecedented 33rd consecutive season in the Northwest League.
August 8, 2011
FMU to host two Baseball Camps this fall
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold a pair of Fall Camps for players ages 15 and above on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 15. Both events will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on FMU’s Cormell Field.
