August 24, 2010
FMU's Juric named to PBC Pre-Season Team
Francis Marion University senior defender Ivan Juric has been selected to the 2010 Peach Belt Conference Pre-Season All-Conference Team for men’s soccer.
July 29, 2010
Patriot Men's Soccer sets Family Weekend, Sept. 2-4
The Francis Marion University men's soccer team has scheduled its 2010 Family Weekend for September 2-4. The Patriots will play their first home contests of 2010 on Sept. 2 and on Sept. 4. A picnic
will be held on campus at The Grille on the FMU campus at 7:30 on Friday (Sept. 3) to celebrate the season.
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.
April 8, 2010
Patriot Soccer Camp set for July 29-31
The Francis Marion University men’s soccer program will hold its Patriot Soccer Academy Residential Camp, July 29-31. The camp is for boys ages 14 to 18.
December 14, 2009
Patriot Soccer earns second PBC Sportsmanship Award
The Peach Belt Conference recently announced the recipients of the PBC Team Sportsmanship Awards for the five conference-sponsored fall sports, and for the second consecutive year the Francis Marion University men’s soccer team earned the honor.
November 23, 2009
Two FMU booters named to PBC All-Academic Team
Francis Marion University senior midfielder Kyle Clinton and sophomore defender Sawyer Frank have been named to the 2009 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team for men’s soccer.
November 18, 2009
Clinton and Juric selected to Daktronics All-Region team
Francis Marion University senior midfielder Kyle Clinton and junior defender Ivan Juric have been selected to the 2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Men’s Soccer Team.
November 10, 2009
Three FMU booters named to All-PBC soccer squad
Three Francis Marion University men’s soccer players have been named to the Peach Belt Conference 2009 All-Conference Team: senior midfielder Kyle Clinton, junior forward Juan Rivas, and junior defender Ivan Juric.
November 3, 2009
FMU Soccer falls in OT at Montevallo
Arran McCarthy scored 5:46 into the first overtime session to give fourth-seeded University of Montevallo a 2-1 victory over fifth-seeded Francis Marion University, Tuesday evening (Nov. 3) in a quarterfinal match of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament. FMU (11-5-3) must wait to see if the Patriots receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
November 2, 2009
Patriots to tackle Falcons in PBC Tournament
Fifth-seeded Francis Marion University will travel west on Interstate 20 to play at the University of Montevallo on Tuesday evening (Nov. 3) in a first-round match of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament.
October 31, 2009
Patriot Men fall to Flagler 3-1
Flagler College took a 2-0 lead early in the second half and rode that advantage to a 3-1 win over Francis Marion University, Saturday night (Oct. 31) in Peach Belt Conference men's soccer action.
October 28, 2009
FMU keeper earns PBC award for third straight week
For the third straight week and fourth time this season, Francis Marion University junior Clark Richeson has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s “Goalkeeper of the Week,” this time for the week ending Oct. 25.
October 27, 2009
FMU blanks Catawba 2-0 for fifth straight win
Junior Juan Rivas assisted on a pair of goals, one in each half, to lead Francis Marion University to a 2-0 shutout of Catawba College, Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 27) in non-conference men's college soccer action.
October 24, 2009
Patriots beat #23 LMU 2-1 on the road
Senior Kyle Clinton's tie-breaking goal in the 58th minute gave Francis Marion University a 2-1 win over 23rd-ranked Lincoln Memorial University, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 24) in men's college soccer action.
October 21, 2009
Rivas and Patriots edge Pacers by a head
Junior forward Juan Rivas used his head to ever so slightly touch in a service by Emerson Peredo 8:35 into the first overtime period to give Francis Marion University a 2-1 win over USC Aiken, Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 21) in Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer action.
October 20, 2009
Patriot booters earn PBC defensive awards
For the second straight week, Francis Marion University junior Clark Richeson has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s “Goalkeeper of the Week,” while senior midfielder Alden Brooks was selected as the PBC’s “Defensive Player of the Week” for the week ending Oct. 18.
October 19, 2009
FMU holds pink matches on volleyball court and soccer field
Both the Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team and men’s soccer team will host matches this week while raising funds for and promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.
October 17, 2009
Ramjohn's goal provides Patriots with 1-0 win
Francis Marion University junior midfielder Julian Ramjohn scored in the 34th minute and junior goalkeeper Clark Richeson extended his scoreless streak to nearly 400 minutes as Francis Marion University blanked visiting North Georgia College & State University 1-0, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer action.
October 16, 2009
FMU holds Senior Days on soccer pitch (note time change)
Both the Francis Marion University men’s and women’s soccer teams will hold their respective Senior Days this weekend.
The Patriot Men will entertain North Georgia on Saturday at 4 p.m. (Kickoff pushed back two hours from the original start time of 2 p.m.), while the FMU Women will play host to Longwood on Sunday at 2 p.m.
October 15, 2009
Patriots edge UNCP 2-0 as Richeson extends streak
Francis Marion University capitalized on a pair of defensive breakdowns by UNC Pembroke to score a goal in each half and claim a 2-0 Peach Belt Conference win over the Braves, Thursday evening (Oct. 15) at Varsity Grounds.
October 13, 2009
Oct. 14 Men's Soccer match moved
Francis Marion University athletic officials announced that because of wet field conditions and the threat of more precipitation on Wednesday, the Oct. 14 home match against PBC foe UNC Pembroke has been changed to Thursday (Oct. 15) at 5 p.m. in Pembroke, N.C.
October 13, 2009
FMU's Richeson gains PBC weekly GK award
Francis Marion University junior Clark Richeson was named the Peach Belt Conference’s “Goalkeeper of the Week” for the week ending Oct. 11.
October 11, 2009
Patriots and Lakers battle to 0-0 tie
Defense was the name of the game on Sunday evening as Francis Marion University and Clayton State University battled to a 0-0 tie in Peach Belt Conference men's soccer action at Laker Field.
October 9, 2009
Foltanski's first-half tallies lift FMU past Newberry 4-0
Junior midfielder Chris Foltanski scored twice and assisted on a third goal to carry Francis Marion University to a 4-0 blanking of Newberry College, Friday afternoon (Oct. 9) in non-conference men’s soccer action.
October 3, 2009
FMU Men have soccer steak snapped with 2-0 loss
The Francis Marion University men's soccer team had its nine-match unbeaten streak in Peach Belt Conference play snapped by a 2-0 home loss to the University of Montevallo, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 3).
September 30, 2009
Patriots rally to tie Bearcats 2-2
Senior Kyle Clinton and sophomore Emerson Peredo scored second-half goals as Francis Marion University from a 2-0 deficit to tie Lander University 2-2, Wednesday night (Sept. 30) in Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer action.
September 29, 2009
Patriot pair earns PBC weekly honors
Francis Marion University junior defender Justin Kibler has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer “Defensive Player of the Week” for the week of Sept. 21-27, while junior Clark Richeson was named the PBC’s “Goalkeeper of the Week” for the same time period.
September 26, 2009
Dillihay's first-half score gives Patriots 1-0 win
Sophomore forward Adam Dillihay came off the bench to score a first-half goal and give Francis Marion University a 1-0 road win over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (Sept. 26) in Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer action.
September 22, 2009
Francis Marion ties #23 Coker 1-1
Francis Marion University sophomore Adrian Williams scored in the 53rd minute, but 23rd-ranked Coker College answered with the tying goal nine minutes later and the two local rivals settled for a 1-1 tie on Tuesday night (Sept. 22) in non-conference men's soccer action.
September 16, 2009
Patriots "rebound" for 2-1 win over Trojans
Junior midfielder Chris Foltanski headed in the rebound of a shot off the crossbar with 19:59 remaining to lift Francis Marion University to a 2-1 win over Mount Olive College, Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 16) in non-conference men’s soccer action.
September 12, 2009
Patriots drop 1-0 decision at Mars Hill
Mars Hill College scored with 2:03 left in the first half and that goal led to a 1-0 win over Francis Marion University, Friday night (Sept. 11) in men's soccer action at Meares Stadium.
September 6, 2009
Clinton uses noggin for 1-0 Patriot win
Senior Kyle Clinton made the most of his 6-4 frame as he headed in a corner kick in the 80th minute to give 18th-ranked Francis Marion University a 1-0 non-conference road win over Pfeiffer University, Sunday afternoon (Sept. 6) in men’s soccer action at N.E. Lefko Field.
September 1, 2009
FMU's Clinton named PBC "Player of the Week"
Francis Marion University senior midfielder Kyle Clinton has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer “Offensive Player of the Week” for the opening week of the 2009 season (ending Aug. 30), while the unbeaten Patriots move up four positions to 18th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Top 25 poll.
September 1, 2009
#18 FMU Men fall at Anderson 2-0
The 18th-ranked Francis Marion University men's soccer team had its 14-match regular-season unbeaten streak stopped by a 2-0 road loss at Anderson University on Tuesday night (Sept. 1).
August 29, 2009
Clinton leads #22 Patriots past Knights 4-1
Senior midfielder Kyle Clinton scored a pair of first-half goals to help lead 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University to a 4-1 non-conference win over St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Saturday afternoon (Aug. 29) in men’s college soccer action.
August 27, 2009
Richeson and #22 Patriots blank Bulldogs 2-0
The 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University men’s soccer team tallied a goal in each half en route to a 2-0 blanking of Wingate University, Thursday night at the WU Soccer Complex. The contest was the season opener for both teams.
August 26, 2009
Patriot men battle Bulldogs in soccer season opener
The 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University men’s soccer team will open its 2009 season on the road at Wingate University on Thursday evening (Aug. 27) at 7 p.m.
August 21, 2009
FMU men ranked 22nd ; Pair earns PBC honors
The Francis Marion University men’s soccer team is ranked 22nd in the 2009 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas preseason Top 25 poll released recently. A pair of Patriot players also earned Peach Belt Conference Preseason All-Conference recognition.
August 18, 2009
FMU falls to UNCW 3-0 in men's soccer exhibition
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Devan Carroll and Nassim Berhouni each scored early in the first and second halves, respectively, as UNC Wilmington notched a 3-0 win over visiting Francis Marion in a men’s soccer exhibition match on Tuesday at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.
August 14, 2009
Francis Marion selected as one of two PBC Men's Soccer favorites
Francis Marion University has been picked as one of two preseason favorites to win the 2009 Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer championship, according to the PBC coaches’ annual poll.
July 2, 2009
Patriots sign two soccer players
Francis Marion University men’s soccer coach Kevin Varnado has announced the signing of Gentry Johnson of Wilmington, N.C., and Ryan Lucas of Bedford, Texas, to national letters of intent to attend FMU and play for the Patriots this fall.
