The Sugar Bears of the University of Central Arkansas finally ran out of gas, and time Thursday night, as Washburn held on for a 69-67 win in the Final Four of the NCAA Division II tournament. Washburn will face Seattle Pacific for the national championship Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Recap:
http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/womens/recaps/d2_0324_62
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Friday, March 25, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--BASEBALL--EASTER WEEKEND 2005
North Florida (21-8, 7-5) at Francis Marion (20-7-1, 10-7-1)
The Ospreys make the long trip up Interstate 95 to face the Patriots in a battle of nationally ranked top ten teams. UNF enters the series ranked fifth in the nation, while FMU comes in with the number ten national ranking, both according to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Both squads find themselves in the thick of things in the Peach Belt Conference, as they are currently locked in a virtual tie with USC Aiken for third place in the league standings. The Ospreys will look to build on a six game winning streak.
Game times:
Doubleheader--Friday 1 p.m. EST
Saturday 1 p.m. EST
Audio: http://www.unfospreys.com
Kennesaw State (18-10, 9-6) at Augusta State (20-9-1, 5-6-1)
The Fighting Owls head east along Interstate 20 to take on the Jaguars in another battle of nationally ranked teams, as KSU is ranked 12th, while ASU is ranked 26th. However, the Jaguars find themselves in the middle of the pack in the PBC despite a three game winning streak, while the Owls currently sit in second place in the league, trailing first place Lander by a few percentage points.
Game times:
Friday 3 p.m. EST
Doubleheader--Saturday 12:30 p.m. EST
Information:
Kennesaw State: http://www.ksuowls.com
Augusta State: http://www.aug.edu/athletics
The Ospreys make the long trip up Interstate 95 to face the Patriots in a battle of nationally ranked top ten teams. UNF enters the series ranked fifth in the nation, while FMU comes in with the number ten national ranking, both according to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Both squads find themselves in the thick of things in the Peach Belt Conference, as they are currently locked in a virtual tie with USC Aiken for third place in the league standings. The Ospreys will look to build on a six game winning streak.
Game times:
Doubleheader--Friday 1 p.m. EST
Saturday 1 p.m. EST
Audio: http://www.unfospreys.com
Kennesaw State (18-10, 9-6) at Augusta State (20-9-1, 5-6-1)
The Fighting Owls head east along Interstate 20 to take on the Jaguars in another battle of nationally ranked teams, as KSU is ranked 12th, while ASU is ranked 26th. However, the Jaguars find themselves in the middle of the pack in the PBC despite a three game winning streak, while the Owls currently sit in second place in the league, trailing first place Lander by a few percentage points.
Game times:
Friday 3 p.m. EST
Doubleheader--Saturday 12:30 p.m. EST
Information:
Kennesaw State: http://www.ksuowls.com
Augusta State: http://www.aug.edu/athletics
Thursday, March 24, 2005
CENTRAL ARKANSAS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ADVANCES TO FINAL FOUR!!!
With the four Elite Eight games completed, the Final Four of the 2005 NCAA, Division II Women's Basketball Championship has taken shape. Central Arkansas, Merrimack, Seattle Pacific and Washburn are onto the national semifinals in Hot Springs, Ark. Thursday, March 24. Merrimack advanced with a 79-78 victory over St. Cloud State. Seattle Pacific ousted Grand Valley State 67-55. Washburn eliminated Charleston 73-60. Central Arkansas topped Shaw 87-73.
Here's a look at the matchups in the national semifinals:
Merrimack v. Seattle Pacific (7 p.m. EST)
Central Arkansas v. Washburn (9 p.m. EST)
Source: http://www.d2basketball.com
Here's a look at the matchups in the national semifinals:
Merrimack v. Seattle Pacific (7 p.m. EST)
Central Arkansas v. Washburn (9 p.m. EST)
Source: http://www.d2basketball.com
Friday, March 18, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--BASEBALL--WEEK ENDING 03/18-20/2005
Several key games highlight the schedule in both the Gulf South and Peach Belt Conferences this weekend. So, what are we waiting for? Let's go!
NOTE: All national rankings are courtesy of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. http://www.baseball-news.com.
Armstrong Atlantic State (19-2, 2-1) at North Florida (17-8, 4-5)
We'll start in Jacksonville, Fla., where the sixth ranked Ospreys play host to the 29th ranked Pirates in this key Peach Belt Conference series. AASU moved into a first place tie with Lander (18-8, 6-3) after winning two out of three games against Augusta State last weekend. Meanwhile, UNF made things in the middle of the pack after taking two of three games from Kennesaw State.
Audio: http://www.unfospreys.com
Central Arkansas (14-9, 5-1) at Delta State (20-3, 2-1)
The Bears head east to Cleveland, Miss. to face the defending national champion and fourth ranked Statesmen in a key Gulf South Conference West Division series. UCA pulled into second place in the GSC West standings after winning two out of three games over Harding last weekend, while DSU took two of three games against Southern Arkansas.
Audio: http://www.gostatesmen.com
North Alabama (15-8) at West Georgia (19-9)
The Lions will travel to Carrollton, Ga. to battle in the Braves in the Gulf South Conference East Division opener for both teams. UNA Head Coach Mike Lane won his 900th game Tuesday, as the Lions defeated Martin Methodist. On the other hand, the Braves hope to bounce back after splitting a doubleheader with Shorter College Monday, winning the opener 3-2 in eight innings, only to lose the nightcap 10-7.
USC Aiken (16-6, 4-5) at Georgia College & State University (16-10, 7-5)
The 25th ranked Bobcats will entertain the 27th ranked Pacers in this critical PBC tilt at John Kurtz Field. Both teams enter the series having won five straight games. The winner of this series hopes to make an already muddy PBC race even muddier.
Audio: http://www.country102fm.com
NOTE: All national rankings are courtesy of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. http://www.baseball-news.com.
Armstrong Atlantic State (19-2, 2-1) at North Florida (17-8, 4-5)
We'll start in Jacksonville, Fla., where the sixth ranked Ospreys play host to the 29th ranked Pirates in this key Peach Belt Conference series. AASU moved into a first place tie with Lander (18-8, 6-3) after winning two out of three games against Augusta State last weekend. Meanwhile, UNF made things in the middle of the pack after taking two of three games from Kennesaw State.
Audio: http://www.unfospreys.com
Central Arkansas (14-9, 5-1) at Delta State (20-3, 2-1)
The Bears head east to Cleveland, Miss. to face the defending national champion and fourth ranked Statesmen in a key Gulf South Conference West Division series. UCA pulled into second place in the GSC West standings after winning two out of three games over Harding last weekend, while DSU took two of three games against Southern Arkansas.
Audio: http://www.gostatesmen.com
North Alabama (15-8) at West Georgia (19-9)
The Lions will travel to Carrollton, Ga. to battle in the Braves in the Gulf South Conference East Division opener for both teams. UNA Head Coach Mike Lane won his 900th game Tuesday, as the Lions defeated Martin Methodist. On the other hand, the Braves hope to bounce back after splitting a doubleheader with Shorter College Monday, winning the opener 3-2 in eight innings, only to lose the nightcap 10-7.
USC Aiken (16-6, 4-5) at Georgia College & State University (16-10, 7-5)
The 25th ranked Bobcats will entertain the 27th ranked Pacers in this critical PBC tilt at John Kurtz Field. Both teams enter the series having won five straight games. The winner of this series hopes to make an already muddy PBC race even muddier.
Audio: http://www.country102fm.com
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
LYNN ENDS MONTEVALLO BASKETBALL SEASON
MONTEVALLO (3/15) -- James Taylor scored 15 points, while Austin Faber and James Cage added 12 and 10 points, respectively, to lead No. 12 Lynn University to a 67-51 victory over No. 18 University of Montevallo in the championship game of the NCAA Division II South Regional at the People's Bank and Trust Arena Tuesday night. James Hall, who was later named to the South Regional All-Tournament team, led UM with 19 points and nine rebounds. Caleb Kennedy and D.J. Towns, in their final games as UM Falcons, collected 12 points each.UM concludes the 2004-05 season as champions of the Gulf South Conference and NCAA South Regional finalist, and finishes with a 26-7 record overall.
Source: University of Montevallo (Ala.) Sports Information Department
http://www.montevallo.edu/athletics
Source: University of Montevallo (Ala.) Sports Information Department
http://www.montevallo.edu/athletics
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
REGIONAL FINAL PREVIEW
SOUTH REGIONAL FINAL--MEN--Tuesday at Montevallo, Ala.
Lynn (27-5) vs. Montevallo (26-6)
It's one versus two for the right to represent the South Region in the Elite Eight, as the two-time Gulf South Conference champion Falcons face the Fighting Knights in the title game Tuesday. Both teams held on for hard-fought wins in Sunday's regional semifinals, as Lynn eliminated Central Arkansas 73-69, while Montevallo downed Eckerd 65-62. The Falcons hope to put a stop to the Fighting Knights 10-game winning streak, and advance to their first-ever Elite Eight in only their second trip to the NCAA tournament.
If you can't make the trip to UM, you can listen online at http://www.montevallo.edu/athletics starting at 7 p.m. CST.
BRIEFLY:
Columbus State saw its hopes for an upset fall by the wayside, as the Cougars fell to top-ranked Bowie State 84-72. The loss ended the Cougars season at 23-9. Meanwhile, in the other South Atlantic men's regional semifinal, Virginia Union ensured that no Peach Belt Conference team would advance to the regional, as the Panthers ousted USC Upstate 85-70. The Spartans ended their season with a 24-8 record.
In the women's South regional final at Conway, Ark., top seed and host Central Arkansas denied Henderson State a return trip to the Elite Eight, as the Sugar Bears downed the Lady Reddies 76-61. The win extended UCA's winning streak to 18 games, while winning 24 of its 25 contests.
Finally, in case you missed it, Kennesaw State men's basketball team's quest for a repeat national championship at the NCAA Division II level ended at the hands of Columbus State on Saturday with an 83-78 overtime loss. That loss not only ended the Fighting Owls season at 24-6, but also brought an end to KSU's tenure as a Division II school. Kennesaw State will join the NCAA Division I ranks, as well as the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2005-06.
Lynn (27-5) vs. Montevallo (26-6)
It's one versus two for the right to represent the South Region in the Elite Eight, as the two-time Gulf South Conference champion Falcons face the Fighting Knights in the title game Tuesday. Both teams held on for hard-fought wins in Sunday's regional semifinals, as Lynn eliminated Central Arkansas 73-69, while Montevallo downed Eckerd 65-62. The Falcons hope to put a stop to the Fighting Knights 10-game winning streak, and advance to their first-ever Elite Eight in only their second trip to the NCAA tournament.
If you can't make the trip to UM, you can listen online at http://www.montevallo.edu/athletics starting at 7 p.m. CST.
BRIEFLY:
Columbus State saw its hopes for an upset fall by the wayside, as the Cougars fell to top-ranked Bowie State 84-72. The loss ended the Cougars season at 23-9. Meanwhile, in the other South Atlantic men's regional semifinal, Virginia Union ensured that no Peach Belt Conference team would advance to the regional, as the Panthers ousted USC Upstate 85-70. The Spartans ended their season with a 24-8 record.
In the women's South regional final at Conway, Ark., top seed and host Central Arkansas denied Henderson State a return trip to the Elite Eight, as the Sugar Bears downed the Lady Reddies 76-61. The win extended UCA's winning streak to 18 games, while winning 24 of its 25 contests.
Finally, in case you missed it, Kennesaw State men's basketball team's quest for a repeat national championship at the NCAA Division II level ended at the hands of Columbus State on Saturday with an 83-78 overtime loss. That loss not only ended the Fighting Owls season at 24-6, but also brought an end to KSU's tenure as a Division II school. Kennesaw State will join the NCAA Division I ranks, as well as the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2005-06.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
COLUMBUS STATE DETHRONES KENNESAW STATE!!!!!
It's all over for the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team, as the defending NCAA Division II national champions saw their quest for a repeat halted all too abruptly in a 83-78 overtime loss to Columbus State in the first round of the South Atlantic regional at Bowie, Md. Saturday.
The Cougars (23-8) will face top seeded Bowie State in a regional semifinal game Sunday. The Bulldogs also needed overtime to hold off eighth seeded Tusculum 91-88.
Here are some scores from other regional games involving D-II South Sports teams. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
MEN
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Montevallo, Ala.
Central Arkansas 74, West Georgia 71
Lynn 89, Lane 61
Eckerd 81, Florida Gulf Coast, 79
Montevallo 74, Barry 48
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Bowie, Md.
USC Upstate 63, Winston-Salem State 59
Virginia Union 85, Catawba 81
WOMEN
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Conway, Ark.
Henderson State 69, Valdosta State 56
Central Arkansas 103, Fort Valley State 88
FINALS--MONDAY
Henderson State vs. Central Arkansas
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Raleigh, N.C.
Carson-Newman 75, Clayton State 61
Shaw 105, Wingate 74
For more information on the other regionals, as well as any webcasts, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com. Also, don't forget to log on to http://www.ussportsradio.com for continuing coverage of the men's NCAA South Atlantic Regional from Bowie, Md.
The Cougars (23-8) will face top seeded Bowie State in a regional semifinal game Sunday. The Bulldogs also needed overtime to hold off eighth seeded Tusculum 91-88.
Here are some scores from other regional games involving D-II South Sports teams. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
MEN
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Montevallo, Ala.
Central Arkansas 74, West Georgia 71
Lynn 89, Lane 61
Eckerd 81, Florida Gulf Coast, 79
Montevallo 74, Barry 48
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Bowie, Md.
USC Upstate 63, Winston-Salem State 59
Virginia Union 85, Catawba 81
WOMEN
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Conway, Ark.
Henderson State 69, Valdosta State 56
Central Arkansas 103, Fort Valley State 88
FINALS--MONDAY
Henderson State vs. Central Arkansas
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Raleigh, N.C.
Carson-Newman 75, Clayton State 61
Shaw 105, Wingate 74
For more information on the other regionals, as well as any webcasts, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com. Also, don't forget to log on to http://www.ussportsradio.com for continuing coverage of the men's NCAA South Atlantic Regional from Bowie, Md.
Saturday, March 12, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--03/12-13/2005
NOTE: With basketball season over for most schools, baseball is already in full swing. For the remainder of the 2005 season, D-II South Sports will spotlight some of the key conference match-ups on the diamond. So, sit back and enjoy reading!
The Peach Belt Conference has the toughest baseball competition in all of NCAA Division II. With six teams (#7 Lander, #8 Kennesaw State, #12 North Florida, #21 UNC Pembroke, #25 Augusta State, and #28 Francis Marion) currently ranked in the Collegiate Baseball Top 30, and at least four other teams (Columbus State, GC&SU, USC Aiken, and USC Upstate) receiving votes, this season promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Here's a look at some of the key series in the PBC this weekend.
Kennesaw State (14-6, 6-3) at North Florida (14-7, 2-4)
The Fighting Owls face the Ospreys in the last regular season series ever between the two schools as Peach Belt Conference members, as both schools will head to the Atlantic Sun Conference and the NCAA Division I level after this season. Ironically, KSU enters the three-game set tied with Lander for first place in the PBC, while UNF sits in sole possession of last place despite the lofty national ranking. The Ospreys recently went 6-1 in their own Kennel Club Classic, all against their future D-I foes, with the lone loss coming Friday against Ohio State.
UNC Pembroke (18-7, 5-4) at Francis Marion (15-6-1, 5-6-1)
The upstart Braves make the short trip down Interstate 95 to Florence, S.C. to face the Patriots in another battle of top 30 teams, as UNCP is ranked 21st, while FMU is ranked 28th. The Braves trail Kennesaw State and Lander by one full game heading into the series.
Augusta State (16-7-1, 4-4-1) at Armstrong Atlantic State (16-1, 0-0)
The Jaguars battle the Pirates in this battle of Georgia schools. Apparently, no one is paying attention to AASU and its fast start, as the Pirates are the only team in the PBC not to receive any votes in the Collegiate Baseball rankings. However, Head Coach Joe Roberts and his charges hope to send a message to the pollsters, as well as the rest of the conference this weekend.
The Peach Belt Conference has the toughest baseball competition in all of NCAA Division II. With six teams (#7 Lander, #8 Kennesaw State, #12 North Florida, #21 UNC Pembroke, #25 Augusta State, and #28 Francis Marion) currently ranked in the Collegiate Baseball Top 30, and at least four other teams (Columbus State, GC&SU, USC Aiken, and USC Upstate) receiving votes, this season promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Here's a look at some of the key series in the PBC this weekend.
Kennesaw State (14-6, 6-3) at North Florida (14-7, 2-4)
The Fighting Owls face the Ospreys in the last regular season series ever between the two schools as Peach Belt Conference members, as both schools will head to the Atlantic Sun Conference and the NCAA Division I level after this season. Ironically, KSU enters the three-game set tied with Lander for first place in the PBC, while UNF sits in sole possession of last place despite the lofty national ranking. The Ospreys recently went 6-1 in their own Kennel Club Classic, all against their future D-I foes, with the lone loss coming Friday against Ohio State.
UNC Pembroke (18-7, 5-4) at Francis Marion (15-6-1, 5-6-1)
The upstart Braves make the short trip down Interstate 95 to Florence, S.C. to face the Patriots in another battle of top 30 teams, as UNCP is ranked 21st, while FMU is ranked 28th. The Braves trail Kennesaw State and Lander by one full game heading into the series.
Augusta State (16-7-1, 4-4-1) at Armstrong Atlantic State (16-1, 0-0)
The Jaguars battle the Pirates in this battle of Georgia schools. Apparently, no one is paying attention to AASU and its fast start, as the Pirates are the only team in the PBC not to receive any votes in the Collegiate Baseball rankings. However, Head Coach Joe Roberts and his charges hope to send a message to the pollsters, as well as the rest of the conference this weekend.
NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT UPDATE
NOTE: Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
The Clayton College & State University women's basketball team made good in its first-ever NCAA tournament game, as the second seeded Lakers defeated seventh seeded Newberry 79-54 in the first round of the South Atlantic regional Friday at Raleigh, N.C. The Lakers (25-6) will face Carson-Newman in Saturday's regional semifinal. The Lady Eagles defeated Fayetteville State 79-67.
The news was not as good for the other Peach Belt Conference teams in the NCAA tournament, however, as eighth seeded USC Aiken (19-13) saw its season end with a 77-48 loss to top seeded Shaw, while fourth seeded Columbus State (20-11) fell to fifth seeded Wingate (21-10) 82-71.
In the South regionals at Conway, Ark., top seeded Central Arkansas (25-6) rolled past eighth seeded Rollins 88-58, fifth seeded Fort Valley State (22-9) crushed fourth seeded Tuskegee (19-11) 77-53, third seeded Henderson State (24-9) got by sixth seeded Paine (18-12) 80-72, and second seeded Valdosta State defeated seventh seeded Florida Tech (21-10) 67-49.
Saturday's games:
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Conway, Ark.
Central Arkansas (25-6) vs. Fort Valley State (22-9)
Valdosta State (24-6) vs. Henderson State (24-9)
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Raleigh, N.C.
Clayton State (25-6) vs. Carson-Newman (24-7)
The Clayton College & State University women's basketball team made good in its first-ever NCAA tournament game, as the second seeded Lakers defeated seventh seeded Newberry 79-54 in the first round of the South Atlantic regional Friday at Raleigh, N.C. The Lakers (25-6) will face Carson-Newman in Saturday's regional semifinal. The Lady Eagles defeated Fayetteville State 79-67.
The news was not as good for the other Peach Belt Conference teams in the NCAA tournament, however, as eighth seeded USC Aiken (19-13) saw its season end with a 77-48 loss to top seeded Shaw, while fourth seeded Columbus State (20-11) fell to fifth seeded Wingate (21-10) 82-71.
In the South regionals at Conway, Ark., top seeded Central Arkansas (25-6) rolled past eighth seeded Rollins 88-58, fifth seeded Fort Valley State (22-9) crushed fourth seeded Tuskegee (19-11) 77-53, third seeded Henderson State (24-9) got by sixth seeded Paine (18-12) 80-72, and second seeded Valdosta State defeated seventh seeded Florida Tech (21-10) 67-49.
Saturday's games:
SOUTH REGIONAL--at Conway, Ark.
Central Arkansas (25-6) vs. Fort Valley State (22-9)
Valdosta State (24-6) vs. Henderson State (24-9)
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--at Raleigh, N.C.
Clayton State (25-6) vs. Carson-Newman (24-7)
Friday, March 11, 2005
NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW--PART FOUR
NOTE: This is the final installment of a four part series previewing the NCAA Division II basketball tournament, with the women's regionals starting Friday, followed by the men on Saturday. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--MEN--at Bowie, Md.
Bowie State (24-4) vs. Tusculum (18-10)
The Bulldogs earned the top seed and host role for the South Atlantic regional despite being upset in the quarterfinal round of the CIAA tournament by eventual runner-up Fayetteville State. On the other hand, the Pioneers earned their first-ever NCAA tournament berth by pulling off two upsets: one over top seed Catawba in the semifinals, and another over second seeded Lenoir-Rhyne to win the South Atlantic Conference tournament.
Columbus State (22-8) vs. Kennesaw State (24-5)
When the Cougars faced the defending national champion Fighting Owls in the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference tournament last weekend, Yandel Brown exploded for a game-high 30 points, as CSU routed KSU 90-68. Now the two teams will play each other again, likely for the final time, as Kennesaw State makes the move to the NCAA Division I ranks after this season. This contest could go down as one of the best games in NCAA Division II tournament history.
USC Upstate (23-7) vs. Winston-Salem State (22-7)
The Spartans also fell to this aforementioned Columbus State squad in last Sunday's PBC tournament title game, as the regular season co-champions fell to the Cougars 93-81. Now USC Upstate must try to bounce back against the CIAA Rams, who, like Kennesaw State, are also planning a move to the NCAA Division II level for 2005-06.
Catawba (23-6) vs. Virginia Union (24-4)
The Indians take on the Panthers in this CIAA vs. SAC match-up. After making a surprise run to the SAC tournament championship last season, the Indians won this season's SAC regular season title, only to fall to Tusculum in the semifinals of this year's tournament. Meanwhile, VUU won an unprecedented 16th CIAA tournament tile by defeating Fayetteville State in the title game last Saturday.
For more information on the NCAA Division II tournament, as well as action on the other regionals nationwide, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL--MEN--at Bowie, Md.
Bowie State (24-4) vs. Tusculum (18-10)
The Bulldogs earned the top seed and host role for the South Atlantic regional despite being upset in the quarterfinal round of the CIAA tournament by eventual runner-up Fayetteville State. On the other hand, the Pioneers earned their first-ever NCAA tournament berth by pulling off two upsets: one over top seed Catawba in the semifinals, and another over second seeded Lenoir-Rhyne to win the South Atlantic Conference tournament.
Columbus State (22-8) vs. Kennesaw State (24-5)
When the Cougars faced the defending national champion Fighting Owls in the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference tournament last weekend, Yandel Brown exploded for a game-high 30 points, as CSU routed KSU 90-68. Now the two teams will play each other again, likely for the final time, as Kennesaw State makes the move to the NCAA Division I ranks after this season. This contest could go down as one of the best games in NCAA Division II tournament history.
USC Upstate (23-7) vs. Winston-Salem State (22-7)
The Spartans also fell to this aforementioned Columbus State squad in last Sunday's PBC tournament title game, as the regular season co-champions fell to the Cougars 93-81. Now USC Upstate must try to bounce back against the CIAA Rams, who, like Kennesaw State, are also planning a move to the NCAA Division II level for 2005-06.
Catawba (23-6) vs. Virginia Union (24-4)
The Indians take on the Panthers in this CIAA vs. SAC match-up. After making a surprise run to the SAC tournament championship last season, the Indians won this season's SAC regular season title, only to fall to Tusculum in the semifinals of this year's tournament. Meanwhile, VUU won an unprecedented 16th CIAA tournament tile by defeating Fayetteville State in the title game last Saturday.
For more information on the NCAA Division II tournament, as well as action on the other regionals nationwide, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW--PART THREE
NOTE: Our outlook on the 2005 NCAA Division II basketball tournament with a preview of the South region men's bracket. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION--MEN--at Montevallo, Ala.
Lynn (25-5) vs. Lane (16-14)
The Knights take on the Dragons in this match-up of automatic qualifiers. Lynn advanced to the NCAA tournament by winning the Sunshine State Conference title, while the Dragons came into the SIAC tournament seeded seventh, yet won four straight games to win that league's automatic bid.
Central Arkansas (22-7) vs. West Georgia (23-6)
The Bears battle the Braves in a battle of Gulf South Conference squads. Both teams reached the semifinals of last weekend's GSC tournament before being eliminated: UCA by eventual champion Montevallo, and West Georgia by Delta State, respectively. Now the two teams will vie for the right to face the winner of the Lynn-Lane contest.
Florida Gulf Coast (24-6) vs. Eckerd (20-10)
In its first year of NCAA Division II eligibility, the Eagles are making their first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament. FGCU will face a Tritons that's no stranger to postseason play, as Eckerd won the Sunshine State Conference tournament last year, and reached the finals of this year's tournament before losing to Lynn.
Barry (23-8) vs. Montevallo (24-6)
The Buccaneers earned their first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament despite losing in the quarterfinals of the SSC tournament to Tampa, 56-54, last week. Meanwhile, the Falcons not only won their second straight Gulf South Conference tournament title by beating Delta State, 72-60, they also earned the right to host the South regional. Anyway you look at it, this should be one of the best early round match-ups of the NCAA tournament.
SOUTH REGION--MEN--at Montevallo, Ala.
Lynn (25-5) vs. Lane (16-14)
The Knights take on the Dragons in this match-up of automatic qualifiers. Lynn advanced to the NCAA tournament by winning the Sunshine State Conference title, while the Dragons came into the SIAC tournament seeded seventh, yet won four straight games to win that league's automatic bid.
Central Arkansas (22-7) vs. West Georgia (23-6)
The Bears battle the Braves in a battle of Gulf South Conference squads. Both teams reached the semifinals of last weekend's GSC tournament before being eliminated: UCA by eventual champion Montevallo, and West Georgia by Delta State, respectively. Now the two teams will vie for the right to face the winner of the Lynn-Lane contest.
Florida Gulf Coast (24-6) vs. Eckerd (20-10)
In its first year of NCAA Division II eligibility, the Eagles are making their first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament. FGCU will face a Tritons that's no stranger to postseason play, as Eckerd won the Sunshine State Conference tournament last year, and reached the finals of this year's tournament before losing to Lynn.
Barry (23-8) vs. Montevallo (24-6)
The Buccaneers earned their first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament despite losing in the quarterfinals of the SSC tournament to Tampa, 56-54, last week. Meanwhile, the Falcons not only won their second straight Gulf South Conference tournament title by beating Delta State, 72-60, they also earned the right to host the South regional. Anyway you look at it, this should be one of the best early round match-ups of the NCAA tournament.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW--PART TWO
NOTE: Our NCAA Division II basketball tournament outlook continues with the women's bracket in the South Atlantic region. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION--WOMEN--at Raleigh, N.C.
Shaw (29-1) vs. USC Aiken (19-12)
The Lady Bears hope the third time will be the charm, as they hold the top seed in the South Atlantic regional for the third year in a row. The last two years, a Peach Belt Conference team has eliminated Shaw from postseason play: Augusta State in 2004, and North Florida in 2003, both eventual Elite Eight participants. As for USCA, the Lady Pacers will make their second appearance in the NCAA tournament, their first since 2002.
Columbus State (20-10) vs. Wingate (20-10)
The Lady Cougars return to the NCAA tournament after a one year absence last season. CSU will face a Wingate team that fell to Carson-Newman in the finals of the South Atlantic Conference tournament.
Carson-Newman (23-7) vs. Fayetteville State (16-9)
The Lady Eagles take on the Lady Broncos in the 3-6 match-up. C-N earned the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament by winning the SAC tournament title. On the other hand, Fayetteville earned its way to an at-large bid despite losing in the quarterfinals of the CIAA tournament to Winston-Salem State.
Newberry (18-11) vs. Clayton State (24-6)
The Lakers face the the Lady Indians in a battle of first-time participants in the NCAA tournament. Clayton State swept the regular season and tournament titles in the Peach Belt Conference, while Newberry earned its initial trip to postseason after finishing fifth in the SAC at the end of the regular season.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION--WOMEN--at Raleigh, N.C.
Shaw (29-1) vs. USC Aiken (19-12)
The Lady Bears hope the third time will be the charm, as they hold the top seed in the South Atlantic regional for the third year in a row. The last two years, a Peach Belt Conference team has eliminated Shaw from postseason play: Augusta State in 2004, and North Florida in 2003, both eventual Elite Eight participants. As for USCA, the Lady Pacers will make their second appearance in the NCAA tournament, their first since 2002.
Columbus State (20-10) vs. Wingate (20-10)
The Lady Cougars return to the NCAA tournament after a one year absence last season. CSU will face a Wingate team that fell to Carson-Newman in the finals of the South Atlantic Conference tournament.
Carson-Newman (23-7) vs. Fayetteville State (16-9)
The Lady Eagles take on the Lady Broncos in the 3-6 match-up. C-N earned the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament by winning the SAC tournament title. On the other hand, Fayetteville earned its way to an at-large bid despite losing in the quarterfinals of the CIAA tournament to Winston-Salem State.
Newberry (18-11) vs. Clayton State (24-6)
The Lakers face the the Lady Indians in a battle of first-time participants in the NCAA tournament. Clayton State swept the regular season and tournament titles in the Peach Belt Conference, while Newberry earned its initial trip to postseason after finishing fifth in the SAC at the end of the regular season.
Monday, March 07, 2005
NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW--PART ONE
NOTE: This is the first of a four part series previewing the 2005 NCAA Division II basketball tournament. For the next several days, D-II South Sports will break down each match-up within the South and South Atlantic regions, both men and women. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION--WOMEN--at Conway, Ark.
Central Arkansas (24-6) vs. Rollins (21-9)
The Sugar Bears take on the Tars in the 1-8 match-up. This contest features two teams that won their way to the NCAA tournament by way of winning the automatic bid: UCA won the Gulf South Conference tournament, while Rollins overcame being the fifth seed to win the Sunshine State Conference tournament for the second year in a row.
Tuskegee (19-10) vs. Fort Valley State (21-9)
The Tigerettes face the Wildcats in a battle of SIAC teams. Tuskegee edged out FVSU to win the regular season title, but only one of these squads will advance to round two.
Henderson State (23-9) vs. Paine (18-11)
The Reddies battle the Lions in the 3-6 game Friday. HSU hopes to return to the Elite Eight after making a Cinderella run last season, but won't be sneaking up on anyone this season. On the other hand, Paine enters the NCAA tournament after winning the SIAC tournament.
Florida Tech (21-9) vs. Valdosta State (23-6)
The 2-7 contest features two teams that earned at-large bids after losing in the finals of their respective conference tournaments: Florida Tech in the SSC, VSU in the GSC. The Lady Blazers will make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1997.
SOUTH REGION--WOMEN--at Conway, Ark.
Central Arkansas (24-6) vs. Rollins (21-9)
The Sugar Bears take on the Tars in the 1-8 match-up. This contest features two teams that won their way to the NCAA tournament by way of winning the automatic bid: UCA won the Gulf South Conference tournament, while Rollins overcame being the fifth seed to win the Sunshine State Conference tournament for the second year in a row.
Tuskegee (19-10) vs. Fort Valley State (21-9)
The Tigerettes face the Wildcats in a battle of SIAC teams. Tuskegee edged out FVSU to win the regular season title, but only one of these squads will advance to round two.
Henderson State (23-9) vs. Paine (18-11)
The Reddies battle the Lions in the 3-6 game Friday. HSU hopes to return to the Elite Eight after making a Cinderella run last season, but won't be sneaking up on anyone this season. On the other hand, Paine enters the NCAA tournament after winning the SIAC tournament.
Florida Tech (21-9) vs. Valdosta State (23-6)
The 2-7 contest features two teams that earned at-large bids after losing in the finals of their respective conference tournaments: Florida Tech in the SSC, VSU in the GSC. The Lady Blazers will make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1997.
NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
Here are the selections for the 2005 NCAA Division II basketball tournament, in both the South and South Atlantic regions. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
WOMEN
SOUTH REGION--at Conway, Ark.
1. Central Arkansas
8. Rollins
4. Tuskegee
5. Fort Valley State
3. Henderson State
6. Paine
7. Florida Tech
2. Valdosta State
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION--at Raleigh, N.C.
1. Shaw
8. USC Aiken
4. Columbus State
5. Wingate
3. Carson-Newman
6. Fayetteville State
7. Newberry
2. Clayton State
MEN
SOUTH REGION--at Montevallo, Ala.
1. Lynn
8. Lane
4. Central Arkansas
5. West Georgia
3. Florida Gulf Coast
6. Eckerd
7. Barry
2. Montevallo
For more information on the other six regional brackets, as well as complete schedules, visit http://www.ncaasports.com. The women's tournament starts on Thursday, while the men's first round starts Friday.
WOMEN
SOUTH REGION--at Conway, Ark.
1. Central Arkansas
8. Rollins
4. Tuskegee
5. Fort Valley State
3. Henderson State
6. Paine
7. Florida Tech
2. Valdosta State
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION--at Raleigh, N.C.
1. Shaw
8. USC Aiken
4. Columbus State
5. Wingate
3. Carson-Newman
6. Fayetteville State
7. Newberry
2. Clayton State
MEN
SOUTH REGION--at Montevallo, Ala.
1. Lynn
8. Lane
4. Central Arkansas
5. West Georgia
3. Florida Gulf Coast
6. Eckerd
7. Barry
2. Montevallo
For more information on the other six regional brackets, as well as complete schedules, visit http://www.ncaasports.com. The women's tournament starts on Thursday, while the men's first round starts Friday.
Friday, March 04, 2005
COUNTDOWN TO MARCH MADNESS--MEN--WEEK ENDING 02/05/2005
NOTE: This is the final installment of "Countdown To March Madness" for the 2004-05 basketball season, as Selection Sunday gets closer and closer. As always, the teams and conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION
1. Lynn
2. Florida Gulf Coast
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Central Arkansas
6. Benedict
7. Arkansas-Monticello
8. Eckerd
9. Barry
10. Ouachita Baptist
ANALYSIS: Projected number of bids to the NCAA tournament are marked in parentheses. Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are in BOLD type and ALL CAPS.
GULF SOUTH (4): West Georgia, Montevallo, and Central Arkansas appear to be serious locks for the NCAA tournament. UAM is going the wrong way entering the GSC tournament, as the Boll Weevils have lost five straight games.
SIAC (1): Only the winner of the SIAC tournament in Albany, Ga. will be invited to the NCAA tournament. Albany State, Benedict, and Paine are favored to get that one bid.
Sunshine State/Independents (3): Lynn and Florida Gulf Coast, ranked first and second respectively in this week's South region poll, should get bids regardless of what happens this weekend. Ninth ranked Barry may need to win SSC tournament to earn a ticket to the NCAA tourney.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Bowie State
2. USC Upstate
3. Kennesaw State
4. Virginia Union
5. Winston-Salem State
6. Columbus State
7. Catawba
8. Augusta State
9. North Carolina Central
10. Clayton State
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (3): This always competitive conference could get as many as four bids to the NCAA tournament, with Bowie State, Virginia Union, and Winston-Salem State being definite locks.
PEACH BELT (4): Regular season co-champs Kennesaw State and USC Upstate appear to be NCAA bound regardless of the eventual outcome of the PBC tournament, as is Columbus State. The winner of the Augusta State-Clayton State game in Friday night's quarterfinals could decide if the PBC gets a fourth bid.
South Atlantic (1): Catawba is the serious favorite to win the SAC tournament. If a second team wants to join the Indians at the dance, they'll need to win the conference tournament. That means somebody would have to upset Catawba eventually.
For a complete round-up of the rankings in all eight NCAA Division II regions, visit http://www.ncaasports.com.
SOUTH REGION
1. Lynn
2. Florida Gulf Coast
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Central Arkansas
6. Benedict
7. Arkansas-Monticello
8. Eckerd
9. Barry
10. Ouachita Baptist
ANALYSIS: Projected number of bids to the NCAA tournament are marked in parentheses. Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are in BOLD type and ALL CAPS.
GULF SOUTH (4): West Georgia, Montevallo, and Central Arkansas appear to be serious locks for the NCAA tournament. UAM is going the wrong way entering the GSC tournament, as the Boll Weevils have lost five straight games.
SIAC (1): Only the winner of the SIAC tournament in Albany, Ga. will be invited to the NCAA tournament. Albany State, Benedict, and Paine are favored to get that one bid.
Sunshine State/Independents (3): Lynn and Florida Gulf Coast, ranked first and second respectively in this week's South region poll, should get bids regardless of what happens this weekend. Ninth ranked Barry may need to win SSC tournament to earn a ticket to the NCAA tourney.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Bowie State
2. USC Upstate
3. Kennesaw State
4. Virginia Union
5. Winston-Salem State
6. Columbus State
7. Catawba
8. Augusta State
9. North Carolina Central
10. Clayton State
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (3): This always competitive conference could get as many as four bids to the NCAA tournament, with Bowie State, Virginia Union, and Winston-Salem State being definite locks.
PEACH BELT (4): Regular season co-champs Kennesaw State and USC Upstate appear to be NCAA bound regardless of the eventual outcome of the PBC tournament, as is Columbus State. The winner of the Augusta State-Clayton State game in Friday night's quarterfinals could decide if the PBC gets a fourth bid.
South Atlantic (1): Catawba is the serious favorite to win the SAC tournament. If a second team wants to join the Indians at the dance, they'll need to win the conference tournament. That means somebody would have to upset Catawba eventually.
For a complete round-up of the rankings in all eight NCAA Division II regions, visit http://www.ncaasports.com.
COUNTDOWN TO MARCH MADNESS--MEN--WEEK ENDING 02/05/2005
NOTE: This is the final installment of "Countdown To March Madness" for the 2004-05 basketball season, as Selection Sunday gets closer and closer. As always, the teams and conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION
1. Lynn
2. Florida Gulf Coast
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Central Arkansas
6. Benedict
7. Arkansas-Monticello
8. Eckerd
9. Barry
10. Ouachita Baptist
ANALYSIS: Projected number of bids to the NCAA tournament are marked in parentheses. Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are in BOLD type and ALL CAPS.
GULF SOUTH (4): West Georgia, Montevallo, and Central Arkansas appear to be serious locks for the NCAA tournament. UAM is going the wrong way entering the GSC tournament, as the Boll Weevils have lost five straight games.
SIAC (1): Only the winner of the SIAC tournament in Albany, Ga. will be invited to the NCAA tournament. Albany State, Benedict, and Paine are favored to get that one bid.
Sunshine State/Independents (3): Lynn and Florida Gulf Coast, ranked first and second respectively in this week's South region poll, should get bids regardless of what happens this weekend. Ninth ranked Barry may need to win SSC tournament to earn a ticket to the NCAA tourney.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Bowie State
2. USC Upstate
3. Kennesaw State
4. Virginia Union
5. Winston-Salem State
6. Columbus State
7. Catawba
8. Augusta State
9. North Carolina Central
10. Clayton State
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (3): This always competitive conference could get as many as four bids to the NCAA tournament, with Bowie State, Virginia Union, and Winston-Salem State being definite locks.
PEACH BELT (4): Regular season co-champs Kennesaw State and USC Upstate appear to be NCAA bound regardless of the eventual outcome of the PBC tournament, as is Columbus State. The winner of the Augusta State-Clayton State game in Friday night's quarterfinals could decide if the PBC gets a fourth bid.
South Atlantic (1): Catawba is the serious favorite to win the SAC tournament. If a second team wants to join the Indians at the dance, they'll need to win the conference tournament. That means somebody would have to upset Catawba eventually.
For a complete round-up of the rankings in all eight NCAA Division II regions, visit http://www.ncaasports.com.
SOUTH REGION
1. Lynn
2. Florida Gulf Coast
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Central Arkansas
6. Benedict
7. Arkansas-Monticello
8. Eckerd
9. Barry
10. Ouachita Baptist
ANALYSIS: Projected number of bids to the NCAA tournament are marked in parentheses. Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are in BOLD type and ALL CAPS.
GULF SOUTH (4): West Georgia, Montevallo, and Central Arkansas appear to be serious locks for the NCAA tournament. UAM is going the wrong way entering the GSC tournament, as the Boll Weevils have lost five straight games.
SIAC (1): Only the winner of the SIAC tournament in Albany, Ga. will be invited to the NCAA tournament. Albany State, Benedict, and Paine are favored to get that one bid.
Sunshine State/Independents (3): Lynn and Florida Gulf Coast, ranked first and second respectively in this week's South region poll, should get bids regardless of what happens this weekend. Ninth ranked Barry may need to win SSC tournament to earn a ticket to the NCAA tourney.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Bowie State
2. USC Upstate
3. Kennesaw State
4. Virginia Union
5. Winston-Salem State
6. Columbus State
7. Catawba
8. Augusta State
9. North Carolina Central
10. Clayton State
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (3): This always competitive conference could get as many as four bids to the NCAA tournament, with Bowie State, Virginia Union, and Winston-Salem State being definite locks.
PEACH BELT (4): Regular season co-champs Kennesaw State and USC Upstate appear to be NCAA bound regardless of the eventual outcome of the PBC tournament, as is Columbus State. The winner of the Augusta State-Clayton State game in Friday night's quarterfinals could decide if the PBC gets a fourth bid.
South Atlantic (1): Catawba is the serious favorite to win the SAC tournament. If a second team wants to join the Indians at the dance, they'll need to win the conference tournament. That means somebody would have to upset Catawba eventually.
For a complete round-up of the rankings in all eight NCAA Division II regions, visit http://www.ncaasports.com.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
COUNTDOWN TO MARCH MADNESS--WOMEN--WEEK ENDING MARCH 5, 2005
NOTE: This is the final installment of "Countdown To March Madness" for the 2004-05 season. As always, the women's teams are featured on Thursday, followed by the men on Friday. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION
1. Central Arkansas
2. Henderson State
3. Tuskegee
4. Valdosta State
5. West Florida
6. West Georgia
7. Florida Tech
8. Fort Valley State
9. Paine
10. Florida Gulf Coast
ANALYSIS: Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type. The number of projected bids to the NCAA tournament for each conference are marked in parentheses.
Gulf South (5): Central Arkansas, Henderson State, and Valdosta State seem to be locks for NCAA bids, regardless of what happens in the GSC tournament.
SIAC (2): Tuskegee and Fort Valley State are the leading candidates to get NCAA bids, barring an upset in the SIAC tournament.
Sunshine State/Independent (1): Florida Tech may be the lone SSC women's squad to advance to postseason play. Florida Gulf Coast (20-8) needs help from the conference tournaments to reach first-ever NCAA tournament.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Shaw
2. Clayton State
3. Carson-Newman
4. Columbus State
5. Fayetteville State
6. Wingate
7. USC Aiken
8. GC&SU
9. Catawba
10. Johnson C. Smith
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (2): Shaw is lock to reach to the NCAA tournament, with a perfect 22-0 in-region record. But Fayetteville State and Johnson C. Smith stand to battle for a potential second bid.
Peach Belt (4): Regular season champion Clayton State hopes to add a tournament title to its wish list. Columbus State needs at least 20 wins to boost its postseason resume, as does USC Aiken. An early exit from the PBC tournament could cost Georgia College & State University dearly come selection time.
South Atlantic (2): Carson-Newman looks like to lock to advance to the NCAA's. Wingate may also need to at least reach the finals of the SAC tourney to bolster its NCAA hopes. A third team, Catawba, may need to win it all to get the automatic bid.
For a complete breakdown on all of the regional rankings, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com.
SOUTH REGION
1. Central Arkansas
2. Henderson State
3. Tuskegee
4. Valdosta State
5. West Florida
6. West Georgia
7. Florida Tech
8. Fort Valley State
9. Paine
10. Florida Gulf Coast
ANALYSIS: Conferences covered by D-II South Sports are marked in BOLD type. The number of projected bids to the NCAA tournament for each conference are marked in parentheses.
Gulf South (5): Central Arkansas, Henderson State, and Valdosta State seem to be locks for NCAA bids, regardless of what happens in the GSC tournament.
SIAC (2): Tuskegee and Fort Valley State are the leading candidates to get NCAA bids, barring an upset in the SIAC tournament.
Sunshine State/Independent (1): Florida Tech may be the lone SSC women's squad to advance to postseason play. Florida Gulf Coast (20-8) needs help from the conference tournaments to reach first-ever NCAA tournament.
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
1. Shaw
2. Clayton State
3. Carson-Newman
4. Columbus State
5. Fayetteville State
6. Wingate
7. USC Aiken
8. GC&SU
9. Catawba
10. Johnson C. Smith
ANALYSIS:
CIAA (2): Shaw is lock to reach to the NCAA tournament, with a perfect 22-0 in-region record. But Fayetteville State and Johnson C. Smith stand to battle for a potential second bid.
Peach Belt (4): Regular season champion Clayton State hopes to add a tournament title to its wish list. Columbus State needs at least 20 wins to boost its postseason resume, as does USC Aiken. An early exit from the PBC tournament could cost Georgia College & State University dearly come selection time.
South Atlantic (2): Carson-Newman looks like to lock to advance to the NCAA's. Wingate may also need to at least reach the finals of the SAC tourney to bolster its NCAA hopes. A third team, Catawba, may need to win it all to get the automatic bid.
For a complete breakdown on all of the regional rankings, log on to http://www.ncaasports.com.
CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ROUND-UP--03/02/2005
Yandel Brown put on yet another offensive show for Columbus State, as he scored 22 points to lead the Cougars to an easy 92-62 win over UNC Pembroke in the first round of the Peach Belt Conference men's basketball tournament Wednesday. The Cougars (19-8) will the North Division's second seed, Lander University (17-10) in the quarterfinals Friday at 1 p.m. EST.
Elsewhere in the PBC tournament, Armstrong Atlantic State (15-13) won its second straight game after losing four in a row, as the South Division's fifth seeded Pirates routed North Division fourth seed Francis Marion (10-17) 66-39. In the third game of the day, North Division fifth seed USC Aiken (7-20) snapped a ten game skid by knocking off South Division fourth seed North Florida (14-17) 80-72. Finally, Karim Telfer's trey with 1.6 seconds left lifted Augusta State (18-10) to a 75-73 win over Georgia College & State University (13-15).
OTHER SCORES:
Gulf South Conference Tournament (Women)
Arkansas-Monticello 63, Alabama-Huntsville 60
Montevallo 61, W5 Ouachita Baptist 49
Gulf South Conference Tournament (Men)
Harding 86, Valdosta State 66
Ouachita Baptist 73, North Alabama 58
Elsewhere in the PBC tournament, Armstrong Atlantic State (15-13) won its second straight game after losing four in a row, as the South Division's fifth seeded Pirates routed North Division fourth seed Francis Marion (10-17) 66-39. In the third game of the day, North Division fifth seed USC Aiken (7-20) snapped a ten game skid by knocking off South Division fourth seed North Florida (14-17) 80-72. Finally, Karim Telfer's trey with 1.6 seconds left lifted Augusta State (18-10) to a 75-73 win over Georgia College & State University (13-15).
OTHER SCORES:
Gulf South Conference Tournament (Women)
Arkansas-Monticello 63, Alabama-Huntsville 60
Montevallo 61, W5 Ouachita Baptist 49
Gulf South Conference Tournament (Men)
Harding 86, Valdosta State 66
Ouachita Baptist 73, North Alabama 58
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
D-II SOUTH SPORTS CONFERENCE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ROUND-UP--03/01/2005
Day one of the 2005 Peach Belt Conference basketball tournament in Augusta, Ga. has ended , and two of the three lower seeds have emerged victorious. The biggest shocker of the day came in Tuesday's first game, as the North Division's sixth seed, Lander (13-14) upset the South Division's third seed, Georgia College & State University (18-10), 72-59. The Bearcats will play PBC North second seed USC Aiken Thursday at 1 p.m. EST
In other games, the University of North Florida Lady Ospreys, who entered the PBC tourney as the fifth seed in the South Division, held off a late rally by USC Upstate to win 59-57. UNF (13-15) will face PBC regular season champion Clayton State (21-6) Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.
In the last game of the night, Kennesaw State (17-11) was the lone higher seeded team to advance to the quarterfinals, as the South Division fourth seeded Lady Owls rallied from a double digit deficit in the second half to edge Francis Marion (11-17) 70-69. KSU will face PBC North Division champion UNC Pembroke (18-9) at 6 p.m. EST Thursday. Columbus State (19-8) and Augusta State (14-13) round out the Thursday night quarterfinal action in the Peach Belt Conference women's tourney at 8 p.m. EST.
In other games, the University of North Florida Lady Ospreys, who entered the PBC tourney as the fifth seed in the South Division, held off a late rally by USC Upstate to win 59-57. UNF (13-15) will face PBC regular season champion Clayton State (21-6) Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.
In the last game of the night, Kennesaw State (17-11) was the lone higher seeded team to advance to the quarterfinals, as the South Division fourth seeded Lady Owls rallied from a double digit deficit in the second half to edge Francis Marion (11-17) 70-69. KSU will face PBC North Division champion UNC Pembroke (18-9) at 6 p.m. EST Thursday. Columbus State (19-8) and Augusta State (14-13) round out the Thursday night quarterfinal action in the Peach Belt Conference women's tourney at 8 p.m. EST.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
BASKETBALL POSTSEASON PAGE IS HERE
Please visit our basketball postseason basketball page at http://d2southsports.tripod.com, and click on the "BASKETBALL POSTSEASON PAGE" link in ALL CAPS. There, you can keep up with all of the postseason action, from the conference tournaments, tho the Elite Eight.
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