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July 10, 2010
FMU's Pearl Moore picked for WBB Hall of Fame
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., has announced its class of 2011 inductees, a group that includes 1979 Francis Marion University graduate Pearl Moore.

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.

June 17, 2010
Patriot cagers add Lady Catamounts forward
Francis Marion University first-year women’s basketball head coach Kate Glusko has announced that 5-11 forward T.T. Belcher of Fayetteville, N.C., will transfer from Western Carolina University and attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2010-11.

June 9, 2010
Raleigh guard to attend Francis Marion
Francis Marion University has announced that 5-7 guard Brittany Christian of Raleigh, N.C., has signed a national letter of intent to attend FMU and play for the Patriots this fall.

June 4, 2010
FMU Women's Basketball to hold summer camps
First-year Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Kate Glusko has announced that the program will host a one-day Team Camp Shootout on Saturday, June 26, and a one-day Shooting Clinic on Sunday, June 27.

June 4, 2010
Hampton cager to join FMU Women
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program has announced that 5-8 sophomore swing player Jasmine Williams-Hayes of Yorktown, Va., will transfer from Hampton University to FMU and will play for the Patriots this fall.

May 31, 2010
FMU names Kate Glusko as new women's basketball coach
Francis Marion University athletic director Murray Hartzler announced on Monday (May 31) the hiring of Kate Glusko as the university’s new head coach for women’s basketball. The announcement was made at a news conference at the Cottage on the FMU campus.

May 6, 2010
WBCA's Pink Zone initiative raises over $1 million
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced outstanding results from its 2010 WBCA Pink Zone® initiative. To date, the initiative has unified 1,809 teams and organizations through their participation in the 2010 breast cancer awareness campaign, held February 12-21. Francis Marion University hosted its Pink Zone game on Feb. 13 against Clayton State University.

April 30, 2010
Heather Macy leaves FMU for ECU post
Francis Marion University women’s basketball head coach Heather Macy announced her resignation on Friday (April 30) in order to take the head coaching position at East Carolina University. Macy was introduced as the Lady Pirates’ new coach at a Friday afternoon press conference.

March 31, 2010
FMU Women Hoopsters end season ranked 20th
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team is ranked 20th in the final 2010 USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 poll.

March 26, 2010
SSB earns WBCA honorable mention All-America honors
For the second consecutive year, Francis Marion University junior guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates has earned honorable mention All-America recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA).

March 22, 2010
Macy to speak at Warriors Basketball Clinic
Francis Marion University women's basketball head coach Heather Macy will speak at the second-annual Warriors Basketball Coaches Clinic on March 27 in Fayetteville, N.C.

March 17, 2010
Hoops Honors for Patriot Women
Two Francis Marion University women’s basketball players recently earned post-season honors. Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named to the first-team Daktronics All-Southeast Region squad and was named a finalist for the WBCA NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America squad which will be announced in the coming weeks. Senior Nicole Mealing was named to the All-Tournament Team at the recent NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Tournament in Greenwood.

March 14, 2010
Patriots fall 103-96 in NCAA Regional Semifinal
Junior 4-11 point guard Jasmine Gunn scored 45 points and set a national tournament record by making 23 free throws to lead seventh-seeded Tusculum College to a 103-96 victory over third-seeded and 20th-ranked Francis Marion University, Saturday night (March 13) in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Southeast Regional.

March 12, 2010
Patriots outlast Newberry 103-96, advance in NCAAs
Seniors Eboni Fields and Nicole Mealing scored 21 and 20 points respectively to lead third-seeded and 20th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 103-96 win over Newberry College, Friday afternoon (March 12) in the opening game of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Southeast Regional.

March 11, 2010
NCAA II Southeast Regional website
For information concerning the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament Southeast Regional click here.

March 7, 2010
Patriot Women fall in PBC title game
Tournament Most Valuable Player Teshymia Tillman scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead 21st-ranked Clayton State University to a 94-75 win over 17th-ranked Francis Marion University, Sunday afternoon (March 7) in the championship game of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament.

March 7, 2010
Patriot Women earn NCAA Big Dance invitation
The Francis Marion University women's basketball team learned Sunday night that it has earned a third straight invitation to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, and that the Patriots will be the third seed in the Southeast Regional to be played in Greenwood, S.C., on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (March 12, 13, 15). The three-day regional will be hosted by Lander University in its 2,500-seast Finis Horne Arena.

March 6, 2010
Patriots rally past Bobcats in second half, reach PBC title game
The nation’s second-highest scoring offense turned to its defense in the second half as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University rallied past Georgia College & State University 66-61, Saturday afternoon (March 6) in the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament.

March 5, 2010
Three Patriot Women earn PBC honors
Three Francis Marion University women's basketball players were honored at the Peach Belt Conference’s basketball awards banquet, held Friday evening (March 5) in Aiken. Shannon Singleton-Bates was named a first-team All-PBC performer, while Eboni Fields was selected to the second-team and Robin Colbert was named the PBC’s Defensive Player of the Year.

March 3, 2010
FMU women cagers now 17th in Top 25 poll
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (March 2).

March 1, 2010
Patriot Women host USCA in PBC TOurnament first round on Tuesday
The 18th-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will play host to third-seeded USC Aiken for a first-round Peach Belt Conference Tournament game, Tuesday evening (March 2) at 7 p.m.

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 27, 2010
#18 Patriot Women sink Pirates 104-81
Freshman guard Courtney Mealing scored a career-high 19 points and for the second consecutive game Francis Marion University registered a red-hot second-half shooting performance as the 18th-ranked Patriots raced past Armstrong Atlantic State University 104-81, Saturday evening (Feb. 27) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 24, 2010
#18 Patriots catch fire in second half, down Saints 105-86
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 25 points and 18th-ranked Francis Marion University shot 71 percent in the second half en route to a 105-86 Peach Belt Conference win over Flagler College, Wednesday evening (Feb. 24) in women’s basketball action.

February 23, 2010
Patriot Women now 18th; Hoopsters in FLA
Following two wins last week, including one over a top-10 opponent, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 18th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Both FMU basketball teams are in the Sunshine State to make their first-ever visit to Flagler College for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening.

February 22, 2010
FMU's Singleton-Bates named PBC "Player of the Week"
Francis Marion University junior Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named the Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball “Player of the Week” for the week of Feb. 15-21.

February 20, 2010
#19 FMU rolls to 89-47 win with five in double figures
Senior guard Eboni Fields paced five Patriots in double figures with 17 points as 19th-ranked Francis Marion University rolled to an 89-47 Homecoming win over Augusta State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 19, 2010
FMU celebrates Homecoming on Saturday; Pats host Jaguars
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference foe Augusta State University on Saturday (Feb. 20) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2010.

February 18, 2010
Patriot Women rebound with 82-71 win over #7 Lander
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 25 points and 19th-ranked Francis Marion University never trailed after the opening minutes as the Patriots defeated seventh-ranked Lander University 82-71, Wednesday evening (Feb. 17) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 16, 2010
Patriots celebrate Senior Night vs Lander on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will celebrate Senior Night when the Patriots play host to Lander University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening (Feb. 17). The women’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

February 13, 2010
Patriot Women lose second-half lead and fall in battle of No. 15 squads
Despite holding a 19-point lead with under 10 minutes remaining, Francis Marion University dropped a 92-82 decision to Clayton State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 13) in a battle of two squads both ranked 15th this week in the NCAA Division II women’s Top 25 poll.

February 12, 2010
Patriots host Lakers in PBC showdown on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Clayton State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader 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. in the Smith University Center.

February 10, 2010
SSB and Franks combine for 41 as #15 Patriots ascend past Saints 93-70
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 21 points and senior Shana Franks added 20 as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University captured its 10th straight win with a 93-70 road victory over North Georgia College & State University, Wednesday evening (Feb. 10) in Peach Belt Conference women’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
Fields of Threes again carries #15 FMU Women to win
Senior guard Eboni Fields scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting and 15th-ranked Francis Marion University cruised to an 84-67 Peach Belt Conference win over Armstrong Atlantic State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 6) in women’s basketball action.

February 3, 2010
Fields and Threes pace #15 Patriots past UNCP 98-82
Senior guard Eboni Fields scored 20 points and led a second-half three-point barrage by Francis Marion University as the 15th-ranked Patriots raced past UNC Pembroke 98-82, Wednesday night (Feb. 3) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action.

February 2, 2010
Patriot Women now 15th; Cagers travel to UNCP on Wednesday
After winning two Peach Belt Conference road games in convincing fashion, 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 (Feb. 2). Both FMU basketball teams will make the short trip up I-95 to face UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Feb. 3) in a PBC doubleheader.

January 31, 2010
Tucker and Franks pace #17 Patriots to 23-point road win
Seniors Precious Tucker and Shana Franks each scored 18 points to lead 17th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 91-68 road win over the University of Montevallo, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 31) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 29, 2010
Franks and Fields lead Francis Marion to 92-77 win
Seniors Shana Franks and Eboni Fields scored season-high point totals of 24 and 21 respectively to lead 17th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 92-77 win over Georgia College & State University, Friday evening (Jan. 29) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action.

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
SSB scores career-high 28 as Patriots paint Flagler 97-63
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a career-high 28 points and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University used a dominant performance inside the paint to down Flagler College 97-63, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 23) in Peach Belt Conference women’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 19, 2010
Patriot Women advance one spot in Top 25 poll
After sweeping three conference games last week, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one spot to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 19).

January 17, 2010
Patriot Women out-Mann CSU 90-85
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a season-high 25 points and junior reserve guard Monica Mann hit four free throws in the final 24 seconds to help 18th-ranked Francis Marion University to a hard-fought 90-85 Peach Belt Conference win over Columbus State University, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 17) in women’s basketball action.

January 16, 2010
Mealings help #18 Patriots past GSW 87-74
Sisters Nicole and Courtney Mealing came off the Francis Marion University bench and combined for 31 points, including all 11 in a decisive second-half run, as the 18th-ranked Patriots bested Georgia Southwestern State University 87-74, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Peach Belt Conference women’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
Patriots edge USCA 79-77 for Macy's 100th win
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 14 points including a key late basket as 18th-ranked Francis Marion University edged USC Aiken 79-77 on Wednesday night (Jan. 12) to hand Patriot head coach Heather Macy her 100th career win.

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
Mealing sisters carry #15 Patriots past ASU 86-62
Freshman Courtney Mealing and senior Nicole Mealing combined for 29 points, including 15 in a late game-deciding run, as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University beat Augusta State University 86-62, Saturday evening (Jan. 9) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action.

January 6, 2010
#15 Patriot Women fall to #20 Lander 91-86
Lander University shot a sizzling 59 percent in the second half and the 20th-ranked Lady Bearcats claimed a 91-86 win over 15th-ranked Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Jan. 6) in a Peach Belt Conference battle for first place in the Eastern Division.

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 2, 2010
Three-pointers carry Patriot Women past UNCP 77-65
Seniors Nicole Mealing and Shana Franks posted season-high totals of 20 and 19 points respectively and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University connected on 13 three-pointers to record a 77-65 Peach Belt Conference win over UNC Pembroke, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 2) in women’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 29, 2009
FMU announces All-Decade WBB Team
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program has announced its All-Decade Team for the first 10 years of this century (2000s), a squad that includes five 1,000-point scorers and three of the top assists leaders.

December 20, 2009
Patriots rebound for 111-77 win at Carolina's Challenge
Senior guard Eboni Fields scored a season-high 19 points on six three-pointers as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University rode a red-hot shooting performance to a 111-77 win over Bluefield College (Va.), Sunday afternoon (Dec. 20) at the Carolina's Challenge women's basketball event.

December 19, 2009
FMU in Carolina's Challenge on Dec. 20
The nationally-ranked Francis Marion University women's basketball team will face Bluefield College on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. as part of the prestigious Carolina's Challenge in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

December 19, 2009
Bulldogs hand FMU Women first loss, 87-85
Wingate University took advantage of 50 trips to the free throw line, making 37, and held on for an 87-85 upset of 17th-ranked Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Dec. 19) on the second day of the OrthoCarolina Women's Basketball Classic.

December 18, 2009
#17 Patriots rally past Tusculum 83-71
Francis Marion University opened the second half with a 19-0 run to erase a three-point halftime deficit and the 17th-ranked Patriots went on to claim an 83-71 win over Tusculum College, Friday night (Dec. 18) in the OrthoCarolina Classic hosted by Wingate University.

December 16, 2009
FMU Women remain 17th in poll, face tough weekend
The unbeaten 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 (Dec. 15) night. FMU (7-0) is preparing for a tough weekend that will see the Patriots play three games in less than 48 hours.

December 8, 2009
Patriot Women move up one spot in Top 25 poll
The unbeaten Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Dec. 8).

December 7, 2009
Colbert's last-minute heroics carry Patriots past Barton 88-80
On a night when 18th-ranked Francis Marion University struggled at the free throw line, junior point guard Robin Colbert hit six-of-six at the foul line in the final 1:19 to carry the Patriots past Barton College 88-80, Monday night (Dec. 7) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

December 2, 2009
Patriot Women rally late for 69-65 victory in PBC opener
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left and junior Robin Colbert added a pair of insurance free throws with four ticks left to rally 18th-ranked Francis Marion University past USC Aiken 69-65, Wednesday evening (Dec. 2) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

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 28, 2009
Patriot Women sting Yellow Jackets 122-47
Senior Dawn Coleman scored a career-high 19 points to lead six players in double figures as 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University cruised past winless Allen University 122-47, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 28) in women’s basketball action.

November 27, 2009
SSB and Patriots clip Lady Falcons 86-56
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a season-high 23 points in only 22 minutes of action and the Francis Marion University pull-court defense continued to force turnovers as the 22nd-ranked Patriots defeated St. Augustine’s College 86-56, Friday afternoon (Nov. 27) in non-conference women’s college basketball action.

November 24, 2009
Patriot Women crack Top 25, host two Holiday games
The unbeaten Francis Marion University women’s basketball team entered the USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll this week at the No. 22 position. The Patriots will also offer holiday shoppers a break from the hustle and bustle with a pair of afternoon games this holiday weekend.

November 23, 2009
FMU Women announce Honorary Coaches for 2009-10
The Francis Marion University women's basketball program has announced its Honorary Coaches for the 2009-10 season.

November 21, 2009
Patriots tread on Cobras 106-48
Senior forward Precious Tucker scored a season-high 18 points and Francis Marion University closed the first half on a 27-5 run to down local-rival Coker College 106-48, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 21) in women’s college basketball action.

November 20, 2009
Patriots battle Lady Cobras on Saturday
Continuing its seven-game season-opening home stand, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will entertain local-rival Coker College on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center.

November 18, 2009
Patriot Women outlast Lady Broncos in second frame for 91-61 win
Senior forward Precious Tucker scored 17 points and aided an 18-1 second-half run that led Francis Marion University to a convincing 91-61 victory over visiting Fayetteville State University, Wednesday evening (Nov. 18) in women’s college basketball action.

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 15, 2009
Patriot Women stifle Valkyries 91-57
Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates led three starters in double figures with 14 points and the Francis Marion University defense forced 55 Converse College turnovers as the Patriots claimed a season-opening 91-57 win, Sunday afternoon (Nov. 15) in women’s college basketball action.

November 13, 2009
FMU Women look to Heat Up the PBC in 2009-10
With four returning starters from a Sweet Sixteen squad and a team that led the nation in scoring each of the past two years, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team has adopted the slogan “Feel the Heat” for the 2009-10 campaign that begins on Nov. 15.

November 13, 2009
Patriots to face one of their own
The Francis Marion University women's basketball team will face of one of its own when the Patriots face Converse College and head coach Joanna Tincher on Nov. 15.

November 9, 2009
See the MATTCHUP with the FMU Patriot Women
WBTW TV-13 sports director Matt Lincoln took on the Francis Marion University women's basketball team in a recent practice session as part of his MATTCHUP segment. The video piece will air on both the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts on Monday, Nov. 9.

November 7, 2009
FMU Women beat Division I Eagles 65-56
Senior guard Eboni Fields scored 13 points to lead three players in double figures and the Francis Marion University defense forced 33 Winthrop University turnovers as the Patriots claimed a 65-56 exhibition win over the NCAA Division I Eagles, Saturday night (Nov. 7) in women's basketball action.

November 5, 2009
First-half run keys #5 Tar Heels past Patriots
Fifth-ranked North Carolina used a 21-0 run midway through the first half to break open a close game and the Tar Heels cruised to a 105-64 exhibition win over Francis Marion University, Thursday evening (Nov. 5) in women's basketball action.

November 5, 2009
FMU Women just miss out on Top 25 ranking
Despite returning four starters from a Sweet Sixteen squad, Francis Marion University missed out on earning a preseason national ranking by just one point as the USA Today/ESPN Division II Women’s Basketball Top 25 Preseason Coaches’ Poll was released this week.

November 3, 2009
FMU's Singleton-Bates named to Preseason All-PBC Team
Francis Marion University junior guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named to the Peach Belt Conference’s preseason All-Conference women’s basketball team as selected by the league’s head coaches.

October 30, 2009
Patriot Women place second in PBC Preseason Basketball Poll
With four returning starters from last year’s conference championship squad, Francis Marion University has been picked to finish second in the battle for the 2010 Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball crown according to the annual preseason poll of the league’s coaches.

October 30, 2009
FMU to hold Youth Basketball Clinic, Nov. 2
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will hold a Youth Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, on Monday, Nov. 2. The camp is being held on a day when Florence School District One students are out of school because of parent-teacher conferences.

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.

October 14, 2009
Patriot Women offer Basketball Coaching Clinic, Oct. 24
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program will offer a Basketball Coaching Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24.

July 1, 2009
FMU to play in Carolina's Challenge in Myrtle Beach
Francis Marion University athletic officials have announced that the Patriot women’s basketball team will participate in the 2009 Carolina’s Challenge this December in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Francis Marion will play Bluefield (Va.) College at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The University of North Carolina will meet the University of South Carolina at 3 p.m. and Coastal Carolina University will play Savannah State University in the nightcap at 5 p.m.

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#17 Patriot Women survive quarterfinal test, 75-64
Senior forward Nicole Mealing scored a team-high 17 points and 17th-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University closed the game on a 14-4 run to defeat third-seeded USC Aiken 75-64, Tuesday evening (March 2) in the quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament.

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Home \| Roster \| Schedule/Results \| Statistics \| Media Guide \| News \| Coaches \| Facebook/Twitter \| Recruiting Questionnaire \| Program Fast Facts \| Summer Camps 2010 Dates \| Archives July 10, 2010 FMU's Pearl Moore picked for WBB Hall of Fame The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., has announced its class of 2011 inductees, a group that includes 1979 Francis Marion University graduate Pearl Moore. 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. June 17, 2010 Patriot cagers add Lady Catamounts forward Francis Marion University first-year women’s basketball head coach Kate Glusko has announced that 5-11 forward T.T. Belcher of Fayetteville, N.C., will transfer from Western Carolina University and attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2010-11. June 9, 2010 Raleigh guard to attend Francis Marion Francis Marion University has announced that 5-7 guard Brittany Christian of Raleigh, N.C., has signed a national letter of intent to attend FMU and play for the Patriots this fall. June 4, 2010 FMU Women's Basketball to hold summer camps First-year Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Kate Glusko has announced that the program will host a one-day Team Camp Shootout on Saturday, June 26, and a one-day Shooting Clinic on Sunday, June 27. June 4, 2010 Hampton cager to join FMU Women The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program has announced that 5-8 sophomore swing player Jasmine Williams-Hayes of Yorktown, Va., will transfer from Hampton University to FMU and will play for the Patriots this fall. May 31, 2010 FMU names Kate Glusko as new women's basketball coach Francis Marion University athletic director Murray Hartzler announced on Monday (May 31) the hiring of Kate Glusko as the university’s new head coach for women’s basketball. The announcement was made at a news conference at the Cottage on the FMU campus. May 6, 2010 WBCA's Pink Zone initiative raises over $1 million The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced outstanding results from its 2010 WBCA Pink Zone® initiative. To date, the initiative has unified 1,809 teams and organizations through their participation in the 2010 breast cancer awareness campaign, held February 12-21. Francis Marion University hosted its Pink Zone game on Feb. 13 against Clayton State University. April 30, 2010 Heather Macy leaves FMU for ECU post Francis Marion University women’s basketball head coach Heather Macy announced her resignation on Friday (April 30) in order to take the head coaching position at East Carolina University. Macy was introduced as the Lady Pirates’ new coach at a Friday afternoon press conference. March 31, 2010 FMU Women Hoopsters end season ranked 20th The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team is ranked 20th in the final 2010 USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 poll. March 26, 2010 SSB earns WBCA honorable mention All-America honors For the second consecutive year, Francis Marion University junior guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates has earned honorable mention All-America recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA). March 22, 2010 Macy to speak at Warriors Basketball Clinic Francis Marion University women's basketball head coach Heather Macy will speak at the second-annual Warriors Basketball Coaches Clinic on March 27 in Fayetteville, N.C. March 17, 2010 Hoops Honors for Patriot Women Two Francis Marion University women’s basketball players recently earned post-season honors. Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named to the first-team Daktronics All-Southeast Region squad and was named a finalist for the WBCA NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America squad which will be announced in the coming weeks. Senior Nicole Mealing was named to the All-Tournament Team at the recent NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Tournament in Greenwood. March 14, 2010 Patriots fall 103-96 in NCAA Regional Semifinal Junior 4-11 point guard Jasmine Gunn scored 45 points and set a national tournament record by making 23 free throws to lead seventh-seeded Tusculum College to a 103-96 victory over third-seeded and 20th-ranked Francis Marion University, Saturday night (March 13) in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Southeast Regional. March 12, 2010 Patriots outlast Newberry 103-96, advance in NCAAs Seniors Eboni Fields and Nicole Mealing scored 21 and 20 points respectively to lead third-seeded and 20th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 103-96 win over Newberry College, Friday afternoon (March 12) in the opening game of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Southeast Regional. March 11, 2010 NCAA II Southeast Regional website For information concerning the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament Southeast Regional click here. March 7, 2010 Patriot Women fall in PBC title game Tournament Most Valuable Player Teshymia Tillman scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead 21st-ranked Clayton State University to a 94-75 win over 17th-ranked Francis Marion University, Sunday afternoon (March 7) in the championship game of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament. March 7, 2010 Patriot Women earn NCAA Big Dance invitation The Francis Marion University women's basketball team learned Sunday night that it has earned a third straight invitation to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, and that the Patriots will be the third seed in the Southeast Regional to be played in Greenwood, S.C., on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (March 12, 13, 15). The three-day regional will be hosted by Lander University in its 2,500-seast Finis Horne Arena. March 6, 2010 Patriots rally past Bobcats in second half, reach PBC title game The nation’s second-highest scoring offense turned to its defense in the second half as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University rallied past Georgia College & State University 66-61, Saturday afternoon (March 6) in the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament. March 5, 2010 Three Patriot Women earn PBC honors Three Francis Marion University women's basketball players were honored at the Peach Belt Conference’s basketball awards banquet, held Friday evening (March 5) in Aiken. Shannon Singleton-Bates was named a first-team All-PBC performer, while Eboni Fields was selected to the second-team and Robin Colbert was named the PBC’s Defensive Player of the Year. March 3, 2010 FMU women cagers now 17th in Top 25 poll The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (March 2). March 1, 2010 Patriot Women host USCA in PBC TOurnament first round on Tuesday The 18th-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will play host to third-seeded USC Aiken for a first-round Peach Belt Conference Tournament game, Tuesday evening (March 2) at 7 p.m. 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 27, 2010 #18 Patriot Women sink Pirates 104-81 Freshman guard Courtney Mealing scored a career-high 19 points and for the second consecutive game Francis Marion University registered a red-hot second-half shooting performance as the 18th-ranked Patriots raced past Armstrong Atlantic State University 104-81, Saturday evening (Feb. 27) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. February 24, 2010 #18 Patriots catch fire in second half, down Saints 105-86 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 25 points and 18th-ranked Francis Marion University shot 71 percent in the second half en route to a 105-86 Peach Belt Conference win over Flagler College, Wednesday evening (Feb. 24) in women’s basketball action. February 23, 2010 Patriot Women now 18th; Hoopsters in FLA Following two wins last week, including one over a top-10 opponent, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 18th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Both FMU basketball teams are in the Sunshine State to make their first-ever visit to Flagler College for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening. February 22, 2010 FMU's Singleton-Bates named PBC "Player of the Week" Francis Marion University junior Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named the Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball “Player of the Week” for the week of Feb. 15-21. February 20, 2010 #19 FMU rolls to 89-47 win with five in double figures Senior guard Eboni Fields paced five Patriots in double figures with 17 points as 19th-ranked Francis Marion University rolled to an 89-47 Homecoming win over Augusta State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. February 19, 2010 FMU celebrates Homecoming on Saturday; Pats host Jaguars The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference foe Augusta State University on Saturday (Feb. 20) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2010. February 18, 2010 Patriot Women rebound with 82-71 win over #7 Lander Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 25 points and 19th-ranked Francis Marion University never trailed after the opening minutes as the Patriots defeated seventh-ranked Lander University 82-71, Wednesday evening (Feb. 17) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. February 16, 2010 Patriots celebrate Senior Night vs Lander on Wednesday The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will celebrate Senior Night when the Patriots play host to Lander University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening (Feb. 17). The women’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m. February 13, 2010 Patriot Women lose second-half lead and fall in battle of No. 15 squads Despite holding a 19-point lead with under 10 minutes remaining, Francis Marion University dropped a 92-82 decision to Clayton State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 13) in a battle of two squads both ranked 15th this week in the NCAA Division II women’s Top 25 poll. February 12, 2010 Patriots host Lakers in PBC showdown on Saturday The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Clayton State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader 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. in the Smith University Center. February 10, 2010 SSB and Franks combine for 41 as #15 Patriots ascend past Saints 93-70 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 21 points and senior Shana Franks added 20 as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University captured its 10th straight win with a 93-70 road victory over North Georgia College & State University, Wednesday evening (Feb. 10) in Peach Belt Conference women’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 Fields of Threes again carries #15 FMU Women to win Senior guard Eboni Fields scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting and 15th-ranked Francis Marion University cruised to an 84-67 Peach Belt Conference win over Armstrong Atlantic State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 6) in women’s basketball action. February 3, 2010 Fields and Threes pace #15 Patriots past UNCP 98-82 Senior guard Eboni Fields scored 20 points and led a second-half three-point barrage by Francis Marion University as the 15th-ranked Patriots raced past UNC Pembroke 98-82, Wednesday night (Feb. 3) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action. February 2, 2010 Patriot Women now 15th; Cagers travel to UNCP on Wednesday After winning two Peach Belt Conference road games in convincing fashion, 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 (Feb. 2). Both FMU basketball teams will make the short trip up I-95 to face UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Feb. 3) in a PBC doubleheader. January 31, 2010 Tucker and Franks pace #17 Patriots to 23-point road win Seniors Precious Tucker and Shana Franks each scored 18 points to lead 17th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 91-68 road win over the University of Montevallo, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 31) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. January 29, 2010 Franks and Fields lead Francis Marion to 92-77 win Seniors Shana Franks and Eboni Fields scored season-high point totals of 24 and 21 respectively to lead 17th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 92-77 win over Georgia College & State University, Friday evening (Jan. 29) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action. 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 SSB scores career-high 28 as Patriots paint Flagler 97-63 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a career-high 28 points and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University used a dominant performance inside the paint to down Flagler College 97-63, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 23) in Peach Belt Conference women’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 19, 2010 Patriot Women advance one spot in Top 25 poll After sweeping three conference games last week, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one spot to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Jan. 19). January 17, 2010 Patriot Women out-Mann CSU 90-85 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a season-high 25 points and junior reserve guard Monica Mann hit four free throws in the final 24 seconds to help 18th-ranked Francis Marion University to a hard-fought 90-85 Peach Belt Conference win over Columbus State University, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 17) in women’s basketball action. January 16, 2010 Mealings help #18 Patriots past GSW 87-74 Sisters Nicole and Courtney Mealing came off the Francis Marion University bench and combined for 31 points, including all 11 in a decisive second-half run, as the 18th-ranked Patriots bested Georgia Southwestern State University 87-74, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Peach Belt Conference women’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 Patriots edge USCA 79-77 for Macy's 100th win Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 14 points including a key late basket as 18th-ranked Francis Marion University edged USC Aiken 79-77 on Wednesday night (Jan. 12) to hand Patriot head coach Heather Macy her 100th career win. 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 Mealing sisters carry #15 Patriots past ASU 86-62 Freshman Courtney Mealing and senior Nicole Mealing combined for 29 points, including 15 in a late game-deciding run, as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University beat Augusta State University 86-62, Saturday evening (Jan. 9) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action. January 6, 2010 #15 Patriot Women fall to #20 Lander 91-86 Lander University shot a sizzling 59 percent in the second half and the 20th-ranked Lady Bearcats claimed a 91-86 win over 15th-ranked Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Jan. 6) in a Peach Belt Conference battle for first place in the Eastern Division. 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 2, 2010 Three-pointers carry Patriot Women past UNCP 77-65 Seniors Nicole Mealing and Shana Franks posted season-high totals of 20 and 19 points respectively and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University connected on 13 three-pointers to record a 77-65 Peach Belt Conference win over UNC Pembroke, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 2) in women’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 29, 2009 FMU announces All-Decade WBB Team The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program has announced its All-Decade Team for the first 10 years of this century (2000s), a squad that includes five 1,000-point scorers and three of the top assists leaders. December 20, 2009 Patriots rebound for 111-77 win at Carolina's Challenge Senior guard Eboni Fields scored a season-high 19 points on six three-pointers as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University rode a red-hot shooting performance to a 111-77 win over Bluefield College (Va.), Sunday afternoon (Dec. 20) at the Carolina's Challenge women's basketball event. December 19, 2009 FMU in Carolina's Challenge on Dec. 20 The nationally-ranked Francis Marion University women's basketball team will face Bluefield College on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. as part of the prestigious Carolina's Challenge in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. December 19, 2009 Bulldogs hand FMU Women first loss, 87-85 Wingate University took advantage of 50 trips to the free throw line, making 37, and held on for an 87-85 upset of 17th-ranked Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Dec. 19) on the second day of the OrthoCarolina Women's Basketball Classic. December 18, 2009 #17 Patriots rally past Tusculum 83-71 Francis Marion University opened the second half with a 19-0 run to erase a three-point halftime deficit and the 17th-ranked Patriots went on to claim an 83-71 win over Tusculum College, Friday night (Dec. 18) in the OrthoCarolina Classic hosted by Wingate University. December 16, 2009 FMU Women remain 17th in poll, face tough weekend The unbeaten 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 (Dec. 15) night. FMU (7-0) is preparing for a tough weekend that will see the Patriots play three games in less than 48 hours. December 8, 2009 Patriot Women move up one spot in Top 25 poll The unbeaten Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up one position to 17th in this week’s USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Dec. 8). December 7, 2009 Colbert's last-minute heroics carry Patriots past Barton 88-80 On a night when 18th-ranked Francis Marion University struggled at the free throw line, junior point guard Robin Colbert hit six-of-six at the foul line in the final 1:19 to carry the Patriots past Barton College 88-80, Monday night (Dec. 7) in non-conference women’s basketball action. December 2, 2009 Patriot Women rally late for 69-65 victory in PBC opener Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left and junior Robin Colbert added a pair of insurance free throws with four ticks left to rally 18th-ranked Francis Marion University past USC Aiken 69-65, Wednesday evening (Dec. 2) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. 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 28, 2009 Patriot Women sting Yellow Jackets 122-47 Senior Dawn Coleman scored a career-high 19 points to lead six players in double figures as 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University cruised past winless Allen University 122-47, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 28) in women’s basketball action. November 27, 2009 SSB and Patriots clip Lady Falcons 86-56 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a season-high 23 points in only 22 minutes of action and the Francis Marion University pull-court defense continued to force turnovers as the 22nd-ranked Patriots defeated St. Augustine’s College 86-56, Friday afternoon (Nov. 27) in non-conference women’s college basketball action. November 24, 2009 Patriot Women crack Top 25, host two Holiday games The unbeaten Francis Marion University women’s basketball team entered the USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 coaches’ poll this week at the No. 22 position. The Patriots will also offer holiday shoppers a break from the hustle and bustle with a pair of afternoon games this holiday weekend. November 23, 2009 FMU Women announce Honorary Coaches for 2009-10 The Francis Marion University women's basketball program has announced its Honorary Coaches for the 2009-10 season. November 21, 2009 Patriots tread on Cobras 106-48 Senior forward Precious Tucker scored a season-high 18 points and Francis Marion University closed the first half on a 27-5 run to down local-rival Coker College 106-48, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 21) in women’s college basketball action. November 20, 2009 Patriots battle Lady Cobras on Saturday Continuing its seven-game season-opening home stand, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will entertain local-rival Coker College on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center. November 18, 2009 Patriot Women outlast Lady Broncos in second frame for 91-61 win Senior forward Precious Tucker scored 17 points and aided an 18-1 second-half run that led Francis Marion University to a convincing 91-61 victory over visiting Fayetteville State University, Wednesday evening (Nov. 18) in women’s college basketball action. 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 15, 2009 Patriot Women stifle Valkyries 91-57 Junior Shannon Singleton-Bates led three starters in double figures with 14 points and the Francis Marion University defense forced 55 Converse College turnovers as the Patriots claimed a season-opening 91-57 win, Sunday afternoon (Nov. 15) in women’s college basketball action. November 13, 2009 FMU Women look to Heat Up the PBC in 2009-10 With four returning starters from a Sweet Sixteen squad and a team that led the nation in scoring each of the past two years, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team has adopted the slogan “Feel the Heat” for the 2009-10 campaign that begins on Nov. 15. November 13, 2009 Patriots to face one of their own The Francis Marion University women's basketball team will face of one of its own when the Patriots face Converse College and head coach Joanna Tincher on Nov. 15. November 9, 2009 See the MATTCHUP with the FMU Patriot Women WBTW TV-13 sports director Matt Lincoln took on the Francis Marion University women's basketball team in a recent practice session as part of his MATTCHUP segment. The video piece will air on both the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts on Monday, Nov. 9. November 7, 2009 FMU Women beat Division I Eagles 65-56 Senior guard Eboni Fields scored 13 points to lead three players in double figures and the Francis Marion University defense forced 33 Winthrop University turnovers as the Patriots claimed a 65-56 exhibition win over the NCAA Division I Eagles, Saturday night (Nov. 7) in women's basketball action. November 5, 2009 First-half run keys #5 Tar Heels past Patriots Fifth-ranked North Carolina used a 21-0 run midway through the first half to break open a close game and the Tar Heels cruised to a 105-64 exhibition win over Francis Marion University, Thursday evening (Nov. 5) in women's basketball action. November 5, 2009 FMU Women just miss out on Top 25 ranking Despite returning four starters from a Sweet Sixteen squad, Francis Marion University missed out on earning a preseason national ranking by just one point as the USA Today/ESPN Division II Women’s Basketball Top 25 Preseason Coaches’ Poll was released this week. November 3, 2009 FMU's Singleton-Bates named to Preseason All-PBC Team Francis Marion University junior guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates has been named to the Peach Belt Conference’s preseason All-Conference women’s basketball team as selected by the league’s head coaches. October 30, 2009 Patriot Women place second in PBC Preseason Basketball Poll With four returning starters from last year’s conference championship squad, Francis Marion University has been picked to finish second in the battle for the 2010 Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball crown according to the annual preseason poll of the league’s coaches. October 30, 2009 FMU to hold Youth Basketball Clinic, Nov. 2 The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will hold a Youth Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, on Monday, Nov. 2. The camp is being held on a day when Florence School District One students are out of school because of parent-teacher conferences. 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. October 14, 2009 Patriot Women offer Basketball Coaching Clinic, Oct. 24 The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program will offer a Basketball Coaching Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24. July 1, 2009 FMU to play in Carolina's Challenge in Myrtle Beach Francis Marion University athletic officials have announced that the Patriot women’s basketball team will participate in the 2009 Carolina’s Challenge this December in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Francis Marion will play Bluefield (Va.) College at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The University of North Carolina will meet the University of South Carolina at 3 p.m. and Coastal Carolina University will play Savannah State University in the nightcap at 5 p.m. No date #17 Patriot Women survive quarterfinal test, 75-64 Senior forward Nicole Mealing scored a team-high 17 points and 17th-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University closed the game on a 14-4 run to defeat third-seeded USC Aiken 75-64, Tuesday evening (March 2) in the quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament.
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