June 24, 2011
FMU inks six women's basketball players
Francis Marion University women’s basketball head coach Kate Glusko has announced the addition of six players for the 2011-12 season: 5-7 senior guard Tiara Gause of Fayetteville, N.C., 6-0 senior center Danielle Gibson of Roebuck, S.C., 5-9 junior guard Hattie Harris of Mason, Tenn., 5-7 junior guard Shameka Smith of Centreville, Va., 5-8 junior guard Carmella Thompson of Oklahoma City, Okla., and 6-1 freshman post player Nakesha Whitaker of Bonneau, S.C.

June 16, 2011
Francis Marion's Pearl Moore to enter Hall
Former Francis Marion women's basketball star and 1979 graduate Pearl Moore will enter the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday evening (June 11).

June 15, 2011
June 15 Team Camp Tournament schedule
Here is the Francis Marion University Women's Basketball Team Camp tournament schedule for June 15.

June 11, 2011
FMU's Pearl Moore to enter WBB Hall of Fame on June 11
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., will hold its 2011 induction ceremony on Saturday, June 11, and 1979 Francis Marion University graduate Pearl Moore will be among the group of five going in.

April 26, 2011
FMU sets Women's Basketball Team & Individual Summer Camps
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program has set the dates for its annual Team and Individual Summer Camps for 2011. A two-day Team Camp will be held on June 14-15, while a one-day session of the Individual Camp will be held June 25.

March 29, 2011
Singleton-Bates gains WBCA (HM) All-America recognition
For the third consecutive year, Francis Marion University senior guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates has earned honorable mention All-America recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA).

March 19, 2011
25th anniversary of NAIA National Championship
March 18 will be the 25th anniversary of Francis Marion winning the 1986 NAIA women's basketball national championship. Learn of or relive those moments with this Morning News article and accompanying photos.

March 16, 2011
FMU Women's Basketball hosts Elite Camp (Showcase) on April 10
The Francis Marion University women's basketball program will host an Elite Camp (Showcase) on Sunday, April 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center.

March 11, 2011
Patriots fall to Lakers in NCAA Tournament
Top-seeded and second-ranked Clayton State University used a 16-4 run over the final seven minutes of the first half en route to a 79-54 win over eight-seeded Francis Marion University, Friday evening (March 11) in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional women’s basketball tournament.

March 11, 2011
Singleton-Bates named to All-Region team for second time
Francis Marion University senior 5-10 guard Shannon Singleton-Bates has earned first-team Daktronics, Inc., Division II All-Southeast Region Team recognition for the second consecutive year. She is now eligible for possible All-America honors.

March 10, 2011
Patriot Women prepare for NCAA Tournament
Francis Marion University will make its fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament when the eighth-seeded Patriots play top-seeded Clayton State University on Friday evening (March 11) in one of four first-round games at the Southeast Regional in Morrow, Ga..

March 7, 2011
Game times set for NCAA Women's Basketball Regional
The game times have been set for the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Tournament Southeast Regional to be played in Morrow, Ga., on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (March 11, 12, 14). Francis Marion University (18-9) is seeded eighth and will meet the host school and top-seed Clayton State University at 6 p.m. on Friday evening.

March 6, 2011
Francis Marion Women earn NCAA Big Dance invitation
The Francis Marion University women's basketball team learned Sunday night that it has earned a fourth straight invitation to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, and that the Patriots will be the eighth seed in the Southeast Regional to be played in Morrow, Ga., on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (March 11, 12, 14).

March 2, 2011
Patriot Women fall short in PBC Tournament upset bid at #12 USCA
Third-seeded Francis Marion University held an 11-point lead with seven minutes remaining in their Peach Belt Conference Tournament Quarterfinal game on Wednesday night at 12th-ranked and second-seeded USC Aiken, but the Lady Pacers closed the game with a 22-6 run and escaped with a 71-66 victory.

March 1, 2011
Patriot Women open PBC Tournament at #12 USCA on Wednesday
The third-seeded Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will travel to play 12th-ranked and second-seeded USC Aiken in a first-round Peach Belt Conference Tournament game, Wednesday evening (March 2) at 7 p.m.

February 27, 2011
Francis Marion hoops teams travel in PBC Tournament
Both the Francis Marion University men's and women's basketball teams will take to the road this week for first-round games in the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Tournament: MBB at Augusta State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and WBB at USC Aiken on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

February 26, 2011
Singleton-Bates shines on Senior Day as Patriots blast Lady Pirates 98-56
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 27 points in her final home appearance and Francis Marion University cruised past Armstrong Atlantic State University 98-56, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 26) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 25, 2011
FMU celebrates Homecoming on Feb. 26; Pats host Pirates
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference foe Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday (Feb. 26) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2011 and Senior Day. The women’s basketball game will tip-off at 1:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.

February 23, 2011
Patriots turn Saints' sins into points for 74-50 win
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 20 points and Francis Marion University converted 27 Flagler College turnovers into 27 points as the Patriots claimed a 74-50 win on Wednesday evening (Feb. 23) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 22, 2011
Kim Slawson Hawkins and Bob Wilson to enter FMU Athletic Hall of Fame
Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced that former basketball players Kim Slawson Hawkins and Bob Wilson, both of whom also returned to coach at the university, are the newest inductees into the FMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming activities on Saturday, Feb. 26, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

February 19, 2011
Patriot Women win on Belcher's overtime lay-in, 54-52
Junior forward T.T. Belcher capped a double-double effort with the game-winning lay-up with 19 seconds left in overtime to lift Francis Marion University to a 54-52 victory over Augusta State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 19) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 16, 2011
FMU Women fall to second-ranked team for second straight game
Francis Marion University trailed by only two points at halftime, but eventually cold shooting and turnovers doomed the Patriots to a 78-65 road loss to second-ranked Lander University, Wednesday evening (Feb. 16) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 12, 2011
#2 Clayton State beats Francis Marion Women 80-60
Forward Teshymia Tillman scored a career-high 27 points and second-ranked Clayton State University led from start-to-finish during a 80-60 victory over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 12) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action at the Athletics and Fitness Center.

February 9, 2011
Patriot Women fall to Lady Saints 67-63
A cold-shooting second-half performance doomed Francis Marion University to a 67-63 Peach Belt Conference loss to visiting North Georgia College & State University, Wednesday evening (Feb. 9) in women’s basketball action.

February 8, 2011
Patriots entertain Saints for PBC hoops twinbill on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will host North Georgia College & State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening (Feb. 9) as the school holds its annual Girl Scouts Night. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

February 5, 2011
Team effort gives Patriots 75-70 road win over Pirates
Seven players scored at least eight points as Francis Marion University used a balanced attack to build a 19-point second-half lead and then held off a late Armstrong Atlantic State University rally to claim a 75-70 Peach Belt Conference win, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 5) in women’s basketball action.

February 2, 2011
Backcourt leads Francis Marion past UNCP 75-60
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates and sophomore Courtney Mealing combined for 53 points on 19-of-33 shooting to power Francis Marion University to its sixth consecutive win, a 75-60 defeat of visiting UNC Pembroke, Wednesday evening (Feb. 2) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 1, 2011
Patriot Cagers hold clinic at Boys & Girls Club
Members of the Francis Marion University women's basketball program recently conducted a clinic at the Florence area Boys & Girls Club. The coaching staff and players instructed the young players in different fundamentals, including passing, shooting, and defense.

February 1, 2011
Francis Marion battles Braves in local clash on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to an important Peach Belt Conference doubleheader against local-rival UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Feb. 2). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 30, 2011
Balanced Patriot attack downs Falcon Women 76-59
Senior reserve point guard Monica Mann scored 13 points to lead five players in double figures as Francis Marion University pulled away in the second half to take a 76-59 win over the University of Montevallo, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 30) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 28, 2011
Patriot backcourt declaws Bobcats in 73-55 FMU win
The backcourt trio of Shannon Singleton-Bates, Courtney Mealing, and Robin Colbert combined for 58 points to lead Francis Marion University to a key 73-55 Peach Belt Conference win over Georgia College, Friday evening (Jan. 28) in women’s basketball action.

January 27, 2011
Patriots tip-off BIG weekend with Bobcats on Friday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will open a key weekend of Peach Belt Conference play when they host Georgia College for a doubleheader on Friday evening (Jan. 28). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, FMU will entertain the University of Montevallo at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

January 22, 2011
Patriots warm up in Florida with third straight win
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 22 points and Francis Marion University never trailed in securing a 67-48 Peach Belt Conference road win at Flagler College, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 22) in women’s basketball action.

January 16, 2011
Patriots overcome Cougar attack and survive with 77-72 win
Senior point guard Robin Colbert grabbed an offensive rebound and converted a three-point play with 25 seconds left to help rally Francis Marion University to a 77-72 win over Columbus State University, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 15, 2011
Patriots Mann-age bad weather, beat Hurricanes 71-70
Senior reserve point guard Monica Mann scored the game-winning points on a jumper in the lane with five seconds left to give Francis Marion University a 71-70 Peach Belt Conference victory over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 15) in women’s basketball action.

January 13, 2011
FMU's Colbert named PBC "Player of the Week"
Francis Marion University senior point guard Robin Colbert has been named the Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball “Player of the Week” for the week of Jan. 3-9.

January 12, 2011
Patriots drop OT decision to #18 USCA 74-66
Despite 22 points from senior Shannon Singleton-Bates as she moved closer to the program's Top 10 list for scoring, Francis Marion University lost a heart-breaking 74-66 overtime decision to 18th-ranked USC Aiken, Wednesday evening (Jan. 12) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 8, 2011
Colbert delivers Patriots past ASU 86-64
Senior point guard Robin Colbert scored a career-high 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and handed out six assists to lead Francis Marion University to an 86-64 win over Augusta State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 8) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 7, 2011
Patriots entertain Jaguars for Saturday doubleheader
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Augusta State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Saturday (Jan. 8) afternoon with the women’s game starting at 1:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.

January 5, 2011
Patriots fall short in upset bid of second-ranked Lady Bearcats, 86-81
Despite 24 points from Shannon-Singleton-Bates and a career-high 18 from senior point guard Robin Colbert, Francis Marion University was unable to hold off a late rally by second-ranked and unbeaten Lander University and the Patriots fell 86-81, Wednesday evening (Jan. 5) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 4, 2011
FMU hosts Lander for Wednesday twinbill
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Lander University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Jan. 5) evening. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 2, 2011
Patriots stumble in New Year opener 85-74 at UNCP
Despite a career-high 32 points from senior Shannon Singleton-Bates, Francis Marion University could not overcome a 25-4 run by UNC Pembroke to end the first half and the Patriot women fell 85-74, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 2) in women’s Peach Belt Conference college basketball action.

December 30, 2010
Patriot Women travel to the Queen City to dethrone Royals 69-52
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a game-high 16 points and a pair of Francis Marion University post players turned in career-high nights as the Patriots claimed a 69-52 non-conference win over Queens University of Charlotte, Thursday evening (Dec. 30) in women’s college basketball action.

December 28, 2010
Patriot Women return to action against Royals
After a Christmas break, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will return to action on Thursday (Dec. 30) when the Patriots play at Queens University of Charlotte. The game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in Queen’s Ovens Athletic Center.

December 22, 2010
Patriot trio leads FMU to 90-76 win at the beach
The trio of senior Shannon Singleton-Bates, senior Robin Colbert, and sophomore Courtney Mealing combined for 65 points to carry Francis Marion University to a 90-76 win over Virginia Intermont College, Sunday evening (Dec. 19) in the final game of the Crescent Bank Carolinas Challenge women’s basketball tripleheader.

December 17, 2010
SSB leads Patriots to OT victory in the FLA
Senior Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 22 points, including five consecutive points late in overtime, to help spark Francis Marion University to a 75-66 non-conference victory over Eckerd College, Friday afternoon (Dec. 17) in women’s college basketball action.

December 15, 2010
FMU Women cagers look for sunshine in Florida and at beach
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will return to action after exams with a pair of games this weekend: at Eckerd College and versus Virginia Intermont College in the Crescent Bank Carolinas Challenge in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

December 8, 2010
Glusko announces two basketball signees
Francis Marion University first-year women’s basketball head coach Kate Glusko has announced the signing of two players during the recent early signing period: 6-0 forward Daphne Walker of Jacksonville, Fla., and 5-5 guard Jadda Jefferies of Burlington, N.C. Both will attend FMU in the fall of 2011 and play for the Patriots in 2011-12.

December 6, 2010
Patriot Women out-Mann Bulldogs 90-79
Senior point guard Monica Mann scored a career-high equaling 18 points, including five free throws in the final minute, to lead 25th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 90-79 road win over Barton College, Monday evening (Dec. 6) in women's college basketball action.

December 4, 2010
Patriot Women fall to Bears in final minute 67-65
Despite a late rally that erased a six-point deficit, 25th-ranked Francis Marion University dropped its second straight contest in the final minute, losing 67-65 to Shaw University, Saturday afternoon (Dec. 4) in non-conference women's basketball action. The contest was played at Alfred Ely Beach High School in Savannah, Ga.

December 1, 2010
Pacers rally and nip Patriots at the tape, 66-64
Despite a career-high 17 points from freshman guard Brittany Christian, 25th-ranked Francis Marion University was outscored 12-3 over the final 7:56 as the Patriots fell to USC Aiken 66-64, Wednesday evening (Dec. 1) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

November 30, 2010
Patriot Women enter Top 25 hoops poll
After opening the season with three convincing wins, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team has entered the USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll at the No. 25 position. The poll was released Tuesday, Nov. 30.

November 26, 2010
FMU rides hot start to dethrone King 92-63
Francis Marion University connected on 16 of its first 20 field goal attempts en route to an early 23-point margin and rode that hot start to a 92-63 non-conference win over King College, Friday afternoon (Nov. 26) in women’s college basketball action.

November 24, 2010
Patriots prepare for wind storm on Friday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will host the King College Lady Tornado on Friday afternoon (Nov. 26), while the FMU men’s squad will travel across the border to play in Wingate University’s OrthoCarolina Classic this weekend.

November 23, 2010
Patriot Women win home opener 101-63 over Morris
Sophomore guard Courtney Mealing recorded her second straight 20-point game to lead Francis Marion University to a relatively easy 101-63 victory over Morris College, Tuesday evening (Nov. 23) in the Patriot women's home opener for 2010-11.

November 22, 2010
Turner earns PBC award; Patriots host Morris for DH on Tuesday
Francis Marion University junior forward Liki Turner has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week for the opening portion of the 2010-11 season, while both the FMU men’s and women’s teams will host Morris College for a doubleheader on Tuesday evening (Nov. 23), the only hoops twinbill on the slate before Christmas.

November 12, 2010
Mealing helps Glusko win in debut as Patriots' coach 78-68
First-year head coach Kate Glusko won in her debut on the Francis Marion University bench as sophomore guard Courtney Mealing scored a career-high 27 points and the Patriots downed Fayetteville State University 78-68, Friday evening (Nov. 12) in women’s college basketball action.

November 11, 2010
FMU hosts Tip-Off Basketball Bash
Before a group of ardent Patriot supporters, the Francis Marion University men's and women's basketball teams recently hosted a Tip-Off Bash in the Lee Nursing Building lobby. This meet-and-greet-and-mingle event was to initiate the start of "basketball fever season" in the Florence community.

November 11, 2010
Glusko Gusto as Patriot Women open new hoops era
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team, under the direction of first-year head coach Kate Glusko, will open its 2010-11 season on Friday evening (Nov. 12) when the Patriots take to the road to battle Fayetteville State University. The season opener will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in FSU’s 5,000-seat Felton J. Capel Arena.

November 5, 2010
Boyd and Singleton-Bates named to PBC Preseason Cage Teams
Francis Marion University senior swing players Simel Boyd and Shannon Singleton-Bates have been named to the Peach Belt Conference’s preseason All-Conference men’s and women’s basketball teams as selected by the league’s head coaches.

October 26, 2010
FMU Women tabbed for third in PBC Preseason Hoops poll
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team has been picked to finish third according to the annual preseason coaches’ poll released on Tuesday (Oct. 26).

October 7, 2010
FMU to hold Youth Basketball Clinic on Nov. 1
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball programs will hold a Youth Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, on Monday, Nov. 1. The camp is being held on a day when Florence School District One students are out of school because of parent-teacher conferences. The camp will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

August 11, 2010
FMU Women add post player from Sunshine State
Francis Marion University first-year women’s basketball head coach Kate Glusko has announced that 6-2 junior forward Hannah Jones of Ocala, Fla., will transfer from Santa Fe College and attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2010-11.

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.

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
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.