August 12, 2009
Patriots add Wisconsin-Milwaukee transfer
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-5, 210-pound, senior guard Kaylan Anderson will be transferring from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to FMU and will play for the Patriots this season.

July 28, 2009
FMU signs SC and FL basketball guards
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-1 guard Philip Jenkins of Goose Creek, S.C., and 6-2 guard Michael Highsmith of Sanford, Fla., have signed national letters of intent to attend FMU and play for Patriots this season.

July 21, 2009
Patriot cage team picks up transfer pair
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-6 swingman Andy Peterson of Sarasota, Fla., and 6-9 post player Andrew Smith of South Milwaukee, Wis., will transfer to FMU and join the Patriot program this fall.

July 7, 2009
FMU adds two men's basketball players
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-3 swingman Edward Gullatte of Shelby, N.C., and 6-9 center Mindaugas Petreikis of Siauliai, Lithuania will transfer to FMU and join the Patriot program this fall.

July 1, 2009
Patriot men cagers gain services of Shepherd transfer
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of 6-6 junior forward Liki Turner, who is transferring from Shepherd College to FMU and will play for the Patriots this season.

June 10, 2009
FMU men's basketball adds two Palmetto cagers
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the signing of 6-2 guard Evrik Gary of Camden to a national letter of intent and that Hemingway native Bryant Julious will transfer from USC Salkehatchie to FMU.

June 3, 2009
FMU men's basketball listed in final NCAA stats
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team finished this past season among the national leaders in several defensive categories according to the end-of-the-season NCAA Division II statistical report. Several Patriot players were also listed in the final 2008-09 statistical report.

May 21, 2009
Former Patriot cager now Globetrotting
A former Francis Marion University men’s basketball player has traded in his red, white, and blue Patriot uniform for a red, white, and blue ball and an extensive travel schedule. Former FMU player Vony Rivers is currently travelling the world as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.

May 19, 2009
FMU Men's Basketball Summer Camps
The Francis Marion University men's basketball program will sponsor several summer camps during the month of June.

March 6, 2009
Patriots fall in PBC Quarterfinals 68-66
Armstrong Atlantic State University senior forward Calvin Wilson scored on a fast-break dunk with 3.9 seconds left and Francis Marion University’s Anthony Wallen rimmed out a potential game-winning three-pointer at the final horn as the third-seeded Pirates escaped with a thrilling 68-66 win over the sixth-seeded Patriots, Friday evening (March 6) in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament.

March 3, 2009
FMU's Clark named to All-PBC Basketball Team
Francis Marion University senior forward Kevin Clark has been selected to the 2009 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Men’s Basketball Team.

March 1, 2009
PBC Basketball Tournament Schedule
The Peach Belt Conference office has announced the seedings and schedules for the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, to be held in Aiken, March 4-8.

February 28, 2009
Patriot Men fall to Lakers 66-55
The Francis Marion University men's basketball team concluded its regular season with a 66-55 loss at Clayton State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25) in Peach Belt Conference action.

February 25, 2009
Patriots fall in overtime to Pirates 77-66
Despite a double-double (21 points/10 rebounds) by senior forward Kevin Clark in his final home game, Francis Marion University fell victim to a late shot in regulation and then went on to lose 77-66 in overtime to Armstrong Atlantic State University, Wednesday night (Feb. 25) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.

February 24, 2009
FMU Men hold Senior Night on Feb. 25
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up four spots to seventh in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25. Both FMU basketball teams will celebrate Senior Night when play host to Armstrong Atlantic State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Feb. 25). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 21, 2009
Crayton Jones leads Patriots to 67-65 upset of #25 GCSU
Senior point guard Crayton Jones recorded his first career double-double with a career-high 16 points and 10 rebounds and junior Anthony Wallen’s layup with 32 seconds left helped Francis Marion University earn a stunning 67-65 upset of 25th-ranked Georgia College & State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 18, 2009
Game Patriots drop thriller to sixth-ranked Jaguars
Francis Marion University placed four players in double figures and came within a half-court heave of possibly upsetting sixth-ranked Augusta State University 80-77, Wednesday night (Feb. 18) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 17, 2009
Women's Hoops near Top 10; FMU hosts ASU on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up four spots to 11th in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25. Both FMU basketball teams will play host to Augusta State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Feb. 18) evening. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 16, 2009
Patriots fall at Lander 70-60
Despite 16 points from senior forward Kevin Clark, the Francis Marion University men's basketball team lost a second-half lead and fell 70-60 to Lander University, Monday night (Feb. 16) in Peach Belt Conference men's action at Horne Arena.

February 14, 2009
Turner's stick-back wins Homecoming thriller for FMU 75-73
Sophomore forward David Turner’s stick-back of a missed three-pointer with 0.3 on the clock gave Francis Marion University a thrilling 75-73 Homecoming win over Columbus State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 14) in men's basketball action.

February 13, 2009
FMU celebrates Homecoming on Saturday; Pats host Cougars
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference for Columbus State University on Saturday (Feb. 14) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2009. The women’s basketball game will tip-off at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m. Admission to all events on Saturday will be free.

February 11, 2009
FMU Men down Braves 59-54
Seniors Crayton Jones and Houston Power produced identical 14-point, 6-rebound performances to lead Francis Marion University to a 59-54 Peach Belt Conference road win over UNC Pembroke, Wednesday night (Feb. 11) in men's basketball action.

February 10, 2009
Women's Hoops ranked #15, FMU at UNCP on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up two positions to 15th in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 poll. Both FMU basketball teams will play a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at UNC Pembroke on Wednesday. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 7, 2009
Hot-shooting Patriot Men take 73-52 win over GSW
Francis Marion University used an 18-4 run midway through the first half to gain a double-figure lead and then the Patriots used some hot shooting over the final 20 minutes to register a 73-52 win over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday evening (Feb. 7) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 4, 2009
Clark has double-double but Patriots fall to #9 USCA
Senior forward Kevin Clark led three Patriots in double figures with 15 points, but Francis Marion University could not pull off its second straight upset, falling 74-63 to ninth-ranked USC Aiken, Wednesday night (Feb. 4) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 2, 2009
Francis Marion stuns #12 Pirates 74-69
Junior guard Anthony Wallen scored 22 points and Francis Marion University used a 15-0 run over a five-and-a-half minute span in the second half to stun 12th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University 74-69, Monday night (Feb. 2) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 31, 2009
Saints overtake Patriot Men in second half for 77-63 win
North Georgia College & State University took advantage of a cold second-half shooting performance by Francis Marion University to rally for a 77-63 Peach Belt Conference win over the Patriots, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 31) in men’s basketball action.

January 28, 2009
PBC, Penn Atlantic to begin free internet broadcasting
The Peach Belt Conference and its internet broadcasting partner Penn Atlantic have announced that beginning with games played on Monday, Feb. 2., all PBC games will be available for free. Prior to this, games had been available on a pay-per-view basis but continued expansion at Penn Atlantic will allow all games to be viewed for free with revenues generated from advertising.

January 28, 2009
Patriot Men rally for 68-62 win over Lander
Francis Marion University used a 19-3 run in the first half to overcome a slow start and went on to claim a 68-62 victory over long-time rival Lander University, Wednesday evening (Jan. 28) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 24, 2009
Lakers sail past Patriots in second half for 63-53 win
After claiming a two-point halftime lead, the Francis Marion University offense sputtered in the second half allowing Clayton State University to rally for a 63-53 win, Saturday evening (Jan. 24) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 23, 2009
Patriots entertain Lakers for basketball DH on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Clayton State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 24), including a battle for first place in the women’s PBC standings. The twinbill will tip-off with the women’s game at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m.

January 21, 2009
Sizzling Jaguars claw Francis Marion 75-54
Bolstered by a sizzling first-half shooting exhibition, fourth-ranked Augusta State University cruised to a 75-54 Peach Belt Conference win over Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Jan. 21) in men’s basketball action.

January 17, 2009
Patriots Men misfire at end and fall 57-51 to GCSU
Sparked by a three-pointer from Shaun Keaton, Georgia College & State University scored the game’s final nine points to claim a 57-51 win over Francis Marion University, Saturday evening (Jan. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 16, 2009
Francis Marion battles Bobcats on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Georgia College & State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 17). The doubleheader will tip-off with the women’s game at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m.

January 14, 2009
KC and the Patriot Band outlast Braves 65-52
Senior 6-7 center Kevin Clark scored 15 points and junior 6-7 forward Matt French added 12 points as Francis Marion University outlasted UNC Pembroke to claim a 65-52 Peach Belt Conference win, Wednesday night (Jan.14) in men’s basketball action.

January 13, 2009
Patriots return home to host UNCP in hoops twinbill
After concluding a three-game Peach Belt Conference road trip, the Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams return home to host local-rival UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Jan. 14). The conference twinbill will tip-off with the women’s game at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 10, 2009
CJ's free throws help Francis Marion down Cougars 84-78
Junior guard Anthony Wallen scored a career-high 17 points and senior guard Crayton Jones drained six free throws in the final 1:16 as Francis Marion University claimed an 84-78 come-from-behind win over Columbus State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan.10) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 7, 2009
Charity Tosses doom Patriot Men in 89-71 loss at #11 USCA
Eleventh-ranked USC Aiken made better use of its trips to the free throw line and rode that advantage to an 89-71 win over Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Jan. 7) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 3, 2009
Patriots blown from unbeaten ranks by Hurricanes 92-79
Leading by two points at halftime, foul-plagued Francis Marion University allowed Georgia Southwestern State University to shoot 59 percent over the final 20 minutes and the Patriots fell from the ranks of the unbeaten 92-79, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 3) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

December 29, 2008
Francis Marion falls to Puerto Rican squad 92-60 in Amsterdam
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team completed its trip overseas with a 92-60 loss to Capitanes de Arecibo of Puerto Rico, Monday (Dec. 29) in the seventh-place game of the Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week tournament.

December 24, 2008
Israeli National Team beats Francis Marion 104-72
The Israeli National Team shot 60.3 percent from the field and placed four players in double figures en route to a 104-72 win over the Francis Marion University men’s basketball team, Wednesday (Dec. 24) in the Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week tournament.

December 22, 2008
Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week results
To gain results of the Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week, visit Game results from the tournament can be viewed at http://www.amsterdamhaarlembasketballweek.nl/2008/index.php?page=prog2008

December 22, 2008
Francis Marion loses to Astana Tigers 66-53 in Amsterdam Tourney
Despite a combined 27 points and 17 rebounds from the inside senior tandem of 6-9 center Stanley Jones and 6-7 forward Kevin Clark, the Francis Marion University men’s basketball team dropped a 66-53 decision to the Astana Tigers from Kazakhstan, Monday evening (Dec. 22) in the Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week tournament.

December 21, 2008
Travel-weary Patriot Men fall in Amsterdam opener 73-52
A travel-weary Francis Marion University men’s basketball team lost its opening game in the Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week tournament 73-52 to EclipseJet MyGuide Amsterdam, Sunday (Dec. 21).

December 16, 2008
Boyd's career night helps Patriots blow past Suns 106-64
Sophomore forward Simel Boyd registered career highs of 28 points and 18 rebounds as short-handed Francis Marion University blew past Florida Christian College 106-64, Tuesday evening (Dec. 16) in non-conference men’s basketball action.

December 16, 2008
Undefeated FMU basketball team departs for the Netherlands
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to participate in the prestigious Amsterdam Haarlem Basketball Week, held each year in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This year’s tournament will be conducted Dec. 21-30, with the Patriots departing Florence on December 19 and returning to campus on December 31.

December 14, 2008
Patriot Men outlast Saints 80-77 in PBC opener
Senior center Stanley Jones dropped in a pair of free throws with 10.1 seconds remaining and Francis Marion University survived a potential game-tying three-point attempt at the final horn to claim an 80-77 win over North Georgia College & state University, Monday night (Dec. 15) in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both squads.

December 13, 2008
Boyd's 24 points lead Patriot Men past Builders 103-63
Sophomore forward Simel Boyd scored a career-high 24 points to lead five Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University shot a blistering 62.5% in the second half to defeat The Apprentice School 103-63 on Saturday afternoon (Dec. 13).

December 11, 2008
Undefeated Patriot Basketball teams return to action
After taking a break for semester-ending exams, the undefeated Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will return to action this week with a pair of road contests. The 5-0 Patriot women will play at Coker College on Friday at 2 p.m., while the 5-0 FMU men will play at The Apprentice School in Newport News, Va., on Saturday at 2 p.m.

November 29, 2008
Smith & Jones fire Patriots past Allen 76-63
Senior forward Sam Smith scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds and senior center Stanley Jones added 13 points and seven rebounds to pace undefeated Francis Marion University to a 76-63 victory over Allen University, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 29) in non-conference men’s basketball action.

November 22, 2008
Inside strength paces Francis Marion past Cobras in Zaxby's Tip-Off Clazzic
Senior post players Stanley Jones and Kevin Clark combined for 27 points and 26 rebounds to lead unbeaten Francis Marion University to a 68-59 win over local-rival Coker College, Saturday evening (Nov. 22) in the final game of 2008 Zaxby’s Tip-Off Clazzic.

November 21, 2008
Francis Marion spells Bees 82-65 in Zaxby's Tip-Off Clazzic
Senior forward Sam Smith scored 18 points and backcourt mates Kendrick Robinson and Crayton Jones posted career highs of 16 and 15 points respectively as Francis Marion University defeated Savannah College of Art and Design 82-65, Friday night (Nov. 21) in the Zaxby’s Tip-Off Clazzic.

November 16, 2008
FMU Men beat UPR-Rio Piedras 95-75 behind Jones' 23 points
Senior center Stanley Jones scored 23 points to lead six Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University cruised to a 95-75 victory over the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, Sunday afternoon (Nov. 16) on the final day of the Florida Tech Tip-Off Classic.

November 15, 2008
Mr. Smith leads Patriots to season-opening win 78-61
Senior forward Sam Smith scored a career-high 29 points on 13-of-17 shooting and Francis Marion University rallied in the second half to claim a season-opening 78-61 win over the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) in the Florida Tech Tip-Off Classic.

November 13, 2008
FMU men's hoop team opens season against UPR in Florida
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team opens its 2008-09 season on Saturday (Nov. 15) at 4 p.m. when the Patriots play the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in the Florida Tech Tip-Off Classic. FMU will play the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Sunday at 2 p.m. The four-team classic will be played in FIT’s 1,500-seat Clemente Center.

October 31, 2008
Patriot Men tabbed ninth in pre-season PBC MBB poll
USC Aiken has been selected as the favorite to win the 2008-09 Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball title in a poll of the league’s head coaches released this week, while Francis Marion University was picked to finish ninth.

October 21, 2008
Edwards and Patriots to conduct youth basketball clinic
Francis Marion University men’s basketball head coach Gary Edwards and members of his 2008-09 Patriot squad will conduct a free Youth Basketball Clinic, for ages 6 to 13, on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the McLeod Health & Fitness Center. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

July 31, 2008
Former Big Ten cager named to assistant FMU hoops post
Francis Marion University men’s basketball head coach Gary Edwards has announced that former Big Ten player and Racine, Wis., native Sharif Chambliss has joined his staff as an assistant coach.

July 1, 2008
Patriot Men ink tranfer guards
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of guards Kendrick Robinson of Goose Creek and Anthony Wallen of Anderson, Ala., to the Patriot hoop squad. Both are transferring from junior colleges and will have two years of eligibility.

June 24, 2008
FMU Men gain services of Paladin post player
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-9, 235-pound center Stanley Jones of Miami, Fla., is transferring from Furman University to join the Patriot program. Jones will have one year of eligibility at FMU.