August 11, 2010
FMU places 14 on D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards list
The NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association recently announced its annual list of recipients for the Division II ADA Academic Achievement Awards presented by WeatherPORT – a list that includes 14 student-athletes from Francis Marion University.
August 6, 2010
Edwards inks two wing players
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of two newcomers for the 2010-11 season: senior forward Dominique Coleman of Snellville, Ga., and junior swingman Matthew Todd of North Augusta.
July 1, 2010
92 FMU Student-Athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
The Peach Belt Conference announced that a record 1,079 student-athletes have been named to the 19th-annual Presidential Honor Roll. The list includes 92 student-athletes from Francis Marion University, representing all 12 of its sponsored sports.
March 5, 2010
Boyd named to All-PBC squad
Junior forward Simel Boyd was named to the All-Peach Belt Conference second-team at the PBC's basketball awards banquet, held Friday evening (March 5) in Aiken. The event was held prior to the conference’s championship weekend.
March 3, 2010
Patriots fall in PBC Quarterfinals, end season at 18-10
Second-seeded USC Aiken used a 17-0 run early in the game, holding third-seeded Francis Marion University scoreless for over seven minutes, en route to an 80-59 victory over the Patriots, Wednesday evening (March 3) in the quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.
March 2, 2010
FMU Men travel to USCA for PBC Tournament game on Wednesday
The third-seeded Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will travel across the state on Interstate 20 to play second-seeded USC Aiken in a first-round Peach Belt Conference Tournament game, Wednesday evening (March 3) at 7 p.m.
February 27, 2010
Patriot Men rally, then fall 78-76 in final seconds at AASU
Forward Keron McKenzie scored the game’s final five points in the last 27 seconds to lift Armstrong Atlantic State University to a 78-76 win over Francis Marion University, Saturday night (Feb. 27) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.
February 27, 2010
PBC Hoops Tournament pairs announced
Following the end of the 2009-2010 basketball regular season, the pairings for the Peach Belt Conference Tournaments have been announced with the FMU women hosting USCA on Tuesday and the men traveling to USCA on Wednesday.
February 26, 2010
Patriots look for smooth sailing against Pirates to end regular season
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will close out their regular-season schedules on Saturday (Feb. 27) with a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
February 24, 2010
Patriots turn cold in Sunshine State, fall 72-63 at Flagler
Francis Marion University could not overcome a cold shooting performance in its first visit to St. Augustine, Fla., and the Patriots fell to Flagler College 72-63, Wednesday night (Feb. 24) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
February 20, 2010
Patriots fall to 5th-ranked Jaguars 77-60
Three starters scored 17 points and fifth-ranked Augusta State University held Francis Marion University to 29.6 percent shooting over the final 20 minutes to claim a 77-60 Peach Belt Conference win, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20) in men's basketball action.
February 18, 2010
FMU men survive with 55-51 win over Bearcats
Junior swingman Simel Boyd scored 12 points and junior guard Bryant Julious sank two clinching free throws with four seconds left to carry Francis Marion University to a 55-51 come-from-behind win over Lander University, Wednesday night (Feb. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
February 13, 2010
Patriot Men drop 81-70 decision to Lakers
Saddled with an early 19-point deficit, the Francis Marion University men battled from behind the entire game but could not rally and eventually dropped an 81-70 decision to Clayton State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 13) in Peach Belt Conference basketball action.
February 10, 2010
FMU Men beat North Georgia 81-56
Seniors Kendrick Robinson and Kaylan Anderson scored 15 points each and Francis Marion University rode a hot-shooting first half performance to claim an 81-56 road victory over North Georgia College & State University, Wednesday night in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
February 9, 2010
Patriot Women remain 15th in Hoops Poll
Despite a pair of conference wins by double-figure margins, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team remained tied for 15th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Feb. 9). Both FMU basketball teams will play a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, Ga., on Wednesday evening.
February 6, 2010
Patriot Men fall in final minute to Pirates 63-61
Junior Simel Boyd came off the Francis Marion University bench to register team-high totals of 16 points and nine rebounds, but the Patriots dropped a last-minute 63-61 decision to visiting Armstrong Atlantic State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 6) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.
February 3, 2010
Patriots succumb in second half, fall 89-80
Despite getting a career-high 23 points from reserve guard Bryant Julious, Francis Marion University could not overcome numerous second-half turnovers and the Patriots dropped an 89-80 Peach Belt Conference game at UNC Pembroke, Wednesday night (Feb. 3).
January 31, 2010
Patriot marksman on target for 75-67 win over #24 Montevallo
Senior guard Kendrick Robinson scored a game-high 22 points to pace a hot-shooting Francis Marion University squad to a 75-67 road win over 24th-ranked University of Montevallo, Sunday evening (Jan. 31) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
January 29, 2010
Patriot Men fall at #25 GC&SU 71-61
Francis Marion University was unable to overcome a 13-point deficit at the free throw line as 25th-ranked Georgia College & State University took a 71-61 victory over the Patriots, Friday night (Jan. 29) in a match-up of Peach Belt Conference division leaders.
January 28, 2010
Patriot Men featured on WPDE TV-15
The Francis Marion University men's basketball team was recently featured in a piece on WPDE TV-15 sports. See here for the link:
January 27, 2010
Patriots take important PBC road trip
Despite winning its one game last week in convincing fashion, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team remained 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 26). This as the opening region polls of the season have been announced and as both the Francis Marion women and men prepare for a key Peach Belt Conference weekend road trip.
January 23, 2010
Francis Marion crushes Flagler 83-51 with dominant second-half
Junior swingman Simel Boyd scored a game-high 19 points and Francis Marion University used a 30-6 run to open the second half as the Patriots cruised to an 83-51 win over Flagler College, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 23) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
January 22, 2010
FMU entertains Flagler on Saturday
After a rare in-season week off, the Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference newcomer Flagler College on Saturday afternoon. The women’s game will tip off at 1:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.
January 17, 2010
Patriots avoid last-second pounce of Cougars for 65-62 victory
Junior forward Edward Gullatte scored the go-ahead basket on a slashing drive to the hoop with 1:01 remaining and Francis Marion University survived a last-second potential game-tying three-point attempt that narrowly missed as the Patriots claimed a 65-62 win over Columbus State University, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
January 16, 2010
Patriots weather Hurricanes for 68-60 win
Senior guard Kendrick Robinson scored 18 points and senior reserve guard Herman Mains added a season-high 13 points as Francis Marion University held off Georgia Southwestern State University for a 68-60 Peach Belt Conference win, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in men's basketball action.
January 15, 2010
FMU hoops hosts rare double DH this weekend
After playing three consecutive Peach Belt Conference games on the road, the Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams return home to host a rare double doubleheader this weekend.
January 13, 2010
Anderson's 24 leads FMU to 77-71 overtime road win
Senior Kaylan Anderson scored 24 points to lead Francis Marion University to a come-from-behind 77-71 overtime win at USC Aiken, Wednesday night (Jan. 13) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.
January 12, 2010
#18 Patriot Women and FMU Men at USCA on Wednesday
After splitting two conference road games last week, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team fell three positions to 18th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 12). Both the Francis Marion women and men will play a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at USC Aiken on Wednesday night (Jan. 13).
January 9, 2010
#3 Jaguars claw Francis Marion 89-62
Third-ranked Augusta State University used an 18-1 run early in the second half to pull away from Francis Marion University for an 89-62 win Saturday night (Jan. 9) in a battle for first place in the Peach Belt Conference's East Division.
January 8, 2010
Patriots travel to Augusta for key PBC twinbill
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will travel to play Augusta State University on Saturday evening (Jan. 9) in a key early-season Peach Belt Conference doubleheader.
January 6, 2010
Candelaria sparks Patriots past Lander 82-58
Junior point guard Mike Candelaria came off the bench to hit seven three-pointers and score 21 points to lead Francis Marion University to an 82-58 Peach Belt Conference victory over Lander University, Wednesday night (Jan. 6) at Horne Arena in men's basketball action.
January 5, 2010
Patriot Women ranked 15th; FMU plays at Lander
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 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 5). Both the Francis Marion women and men will play a PBC doubleheader at Lander University on Wednesday night (Jan. 6).
January 4, 2010
Patriots outlast Warriors behind balanced attack, 81-66
Senior guard Kendrick Robinson’s 14 points led three Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University defeated Southern Wesleyan University 81-66, Monday night (Jan. 4) in non-conference men’s basketball action.
January 2, 2010
FMU overcomes UNCP in final minute for 67-64 win
Francis Marion University scored the game’s final four points, including a go-ahead basket by 6-9 sophomore center Andrew Smith with 30 seconds left, to capture a 67-64 win over UNC Pembroke, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 2) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.
January 1, 2010
Patriots open New Year at home vs UNCP
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin the New Year by hosting local-Peach Belt Conference rival UNC Pembroke for a doubleheader on Saturday (Jan. 2). The Patriots will also be participating in the NCAA’s national Take A Kid to the Game program on that afternoon.
December 22, 2009
FMU announces Men's Basketball All-Decade Team
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball program has announced its All-Decade Team for the first 10 years of this century (2000s), a squad that includes two of the program’s Top 10 scorers.
December 5, 2009
FMU uses constructive first-half effort to down Builders 82-65
Francis Marion University played a nearly flawless first-half and then cruised to an 82-65 non-conference win over The Apprentice School, Saturday night (Dec. 5) in the men’s college basketball action.
December 4, 2009
Patriot Men look to "Build" on solid start
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will play its final game of the calendar year on Saturday when the 7-1 Patriots host The Apprentice School at 7 p.m. in the Smith University Center.
December 2, 2009
Balanced Patriot attack beats Pacers in PBC opener
Senior swingman Kaylan Anderson scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures as Francis Marion University beat USC Aiken 83-73, Wednesday night (Dec. 2) in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both squads.
December 1, 2009
Patriots open PBC hoops play
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will open Peach Belt Conference play when they play host to USC Aiken for a doubleheader on Wednesday (Dec. 2) evening. The twinbill will begin with the women’s game at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.
November 30, 2009
Anderson and Boyd swarm over Yellow Jackets in 93-53 FMU win
Senior Kaylan Anderson and junior Simel Boyd scored 28 and 23 points respectively as Francis Marion University downed Allen University 93-53, Monday night (Nov. 30) in non-conference men's basketball action.
November 24, 2009
Patriot Men fall to Builders 72-67 in overtime
Francis Marion University squandered a 14-point second-half lead and then committed six turnovers in overtime as the Patriots dropped their first game of the season 72-67 to The Apprentice School, Tuesday night (Nov. 24) in non-conference men's basketball action.
November 21, 2009
Francis Marion jostles Knights 89-68
Junior swingman Simel Boyd scored a season-high 27 points and senior guard Kendrick Robinson tallied a career-high 21 to lead Francis Marion University past St. Andrews Presbyterian College 89-68, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 21) in the third game of the UNC Pembroke Classic.
November 20, 2009
Patriots rally in OT to beat Cobras 72-68
Francis Marion University scored the game's final 10 points in overtime to erase a six-point deficit and beat local-rival Coker College 72-68, Friday evening (Nov. 20) in the opening game of the UNC Pembroke Classic.
November 18, 2009
Bench leads Francis Marion past Carver Bible 101-62
Junior 6-8 forward Robert Faulkner came off the bench to tally game-high totals of 22 points and 17 rebounds and lead Francis Marion University to a commanding 101-62 non-conference win over Carver Bible College, Wednesday night (Nov. 18) in the Patriots’ home opener for 2009-10.
November 17, 2009
FMU hosts RIOT at the RIM event on White-Out Wednesday
Francis Marion University will kick off the 2009-10 basketball season on Wednesday (Nov. 18) with its Riot at the Rim event sponsored by Chick-fil-A and Sodexho as the Patriots play their first home doubleheader of the season.
November 16, 2009
Patriots dump Gamecocks 87-75
Junior forward Robert Faulkner came off the bench to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds to lead Francis Marion University to an 87-75 win over the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, Monday evening (Nov. 16) on the second day of the Florida Tech Men's Basketball Tip-Off Classic.
November 15, 2009
FMU Men double-up UPR-Mayaguez 82-41 in opener
Sophomore 6-9 center Andrew Smith paced a balanced Francis Marion University scoring attack with 10 points as the Patriots cruised to an 82-41 doubling up of the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Sunday afternoon (Nov. 15) in men’s college basketball action.
November 13, 2009
New-Look Patriots open 2009-10 season in Sunshine State
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team, featuring an influx of 15 new faces, will open its 2009-10 season on Sunday at Florida Tech’s Tip-Off Classic in Melbourne, Fla.
November 6, 2009
Tiger Threes down Patriots 99-51
The Clemson Tigers connected on 14-of-27 three-point field goal attempts and cruised to a 99-51 exhibition win over Francis Marion University, Friday evening (Nov. 6) in men’s basketball action.
October 28, 2009
Francis Marion Men tabbed for sixth in PBC Preseason Hoops poll
Francis Marion University has been picked to finish sixth in the race for the 2009-10 Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball title, according to the annual preseason coaches’ poll. The Patriots play an exhibition game at Clemson on Nov. 6, before opening the regular season in Florida on Nov. 15-16.
October 26, 2009
Former FMU Cager receives alumni award
Robert W. Moore, orthopedic surgeon and owner of Hand Surgery Associates, and Stephen Randal Voss, associate professor in the Department of Biology in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, have been honored by the Francis Marion University Department of Biology with outstanding alumni awards. Moore is a former FMU basketball star.
October 14, 2009
Basketball Season is Here Oct. 15
The Francis Marion University men's and women's basketball teams officially open basketball season with practices on Thursday, Oct. 15.
August 28, 2009
FMU men's basketball announces 2009-10 schedule
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will open its 2009-10 schedule with an exhibition game at Clemson University.
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.
