The University of West Georgia men's basketball team completed a two-game sweep that could prove crucial to their NCAA tournament hopes later in the season, as the Braves upset nationally eighth-ranked Florida Southern 89-68 Thursday, followed by an 87-68 over Florida Tech Friday night. Click on the links shown below for summaries of West Georgia's performance over the last two days.
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Saturday, December 31, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/30/2005
NOTE: Please click on the links listed below to listen live to the following games.
TOP WOMEN'S GAMES
Armstrong Atlantic State (5-4, 0-2) at USC Aiken (4-4, 0-1)--Friday 5:30 p.m. EST
Sure, 2005 is coming to an end, but this is still a key Peach Belt Conference game as a new year arrives. Both the Lady Pacers and Lady Pirates hope to ring in 2006 with their PBC win of the season.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Georgia College & State University (5-3) at Presbyterian (10-3)--Friday 7 p.m. EST
The Bobcats will play their first game in almost three weeks, as they travel to Clinton, S.C. to face a Blue Hose team that lost back-to-back games to Montevallo and Armstrong Atlantic State prior to the Christmas break. Meanwhile, the GC&SU men, who pulled out a tough 61-60 win at Augusta State on Dec. 10, will look to end 2005 on a winning note, despite the long layoff.
TOP WOMEN'S GAMES
Armstrong Atlantic State (5-4, 0-2) at USC Aiken (4-4, 0-1)--Friday 5:30 p.m. EST
Sure, 2005 is coming to an end, but this is still a key Peach Belt Conference game as a new year arrives. Both the Lady Pacers and Lady Pirates hope to ring in 2006 with their PBC win of the season.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Georgia College & State University (5-3) at Presbyterian (10-3)--Friday 7 p.m. EST
The Bobcats will play their first game in almost three weeks, as they travel to Clinton, S.C. to face a Blue Hose team that lost back-to-back games to Montevallo and Armstrong Atlantic State prior to the Christmas break. Meanwhile, the GC&SU men, who pulled out a tough 61-60 win at Augusta State on Dec. 10, will look to end 2005 on a winning note, despite the long layoff.
Monday, December 19, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/20/2005
NOTE: Click on the linked school to listen to live audio.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Florida Tech (6-3) at Armstrong Atlantic State (4-4)--Tuesday 5:30 p.m. EST
After pulling off back-to-back upset wins over Tusculum and #15 Carson-Newman in their own Chatham Orthopedics Holiday Classic last weekend, the Lady Pirates hope to go into the Christmas break with a better than .500 mark with a win over the Lady Panthers in non-conference action. AASU is 0-2 in Peach Belt Conference action, while FIT is 0-1 thus far in the Sunshine State Conference.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Florida Tech (6-3) at Armstrong Atlantic State (4-4)--Tuesday 5:30 p.m. EST
After pulling off back-to-back upset wins over Tusculum and #15 Carson-Newman in their own Chatham Orthopedics Holiday Classic last weekend, the Lady Pirates hope to go into the Christmas break with a better than .500 mark with a win over the Lady Panthers in non-conference action. AASU is 0-2 in Peach Belt Conference action, while FIT is 0-1 thus far in the Sunshine State Conference.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/19/2005
NOTE: Click on the linked school name to listen to live audio.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Delta State (8-0) at North Georgia (7-0)--Monday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Saints play host to the Lady Statesmen in a battle of undefeated teams in Dahlonega, Ga. While Delta State has been a perennial power at the NCAA Division II level for many years, North Georgia is in its first year of D-II status, and can't compete in the Peach Belt Conference tournament, regardless of how the rest of the regular season goes. Still, the game against the Lady Statesmen represents the first real test for the Lady Saints this season.
USC Upstate (6-1, 2-0) at Clayton State (5-2, 0-2)--Monday 7:30 p.m. EST
The Spartans pay a visit to Morrow, Ga. to face the Lakers in a key Peach Belt Conference contest before Christmas. Upstate will try to bounce back from last Wednesday's loss to Presbyterian, while PBC preseason favorite Clayton State finds itself in a must-win situation in order to avoid going into the holiday break 0-3 in conference action.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Delta State (8-0) at North Georgia (7-0)--Monday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Saints play host to the Lady Statesmen in a battle of undefeated teams in Dahlonega, Ga. While Delta State has been a perennial power at the NCAA Division II level for many years, North Georgia is in its first year of D-II status, and can't compete in the Peach Belt Conference tournament, regardless of how the rest of the regular season goes. Still, the game against the Lady Statesmen represents the first real test for the Lady Saints this season.
USC Upstate (6-1, 2-0) at Clayton State (5-2, 0-2)--Monday 7:30 p.m. EST
The Spartans pay a visit to Morrow, Ga. to face the Lakers in a key Peach Belt Conference contest before Christmas. Upstate will try to bounce back from last Wednesday's loss to Presbyterian, while PBC preseason favorite Clayton State finds itself in a must-win situation in order to avoid going into the holiday break 0-3 in conference action.
Friday, December 16, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/17/2005
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Mars Hill (7-2) at Clayton State (5-1)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Lakers play host to the Lady Lions in a battle of the Peach Belt Conference vs. the South Atlantic Conference. Clayton State enters the contest with four players averaging double figures. Jasmine Peterson is the leader in that department with 15 points per game, followed by Sharon Wiles and Shelcey Harp with 13 points per game each, and Teri Willis with 11 points per game.
Game Notes
Presbyterian (10-2) at Armstrong Atlantic State (5-2)--Saturday 8 p.m. EST
The Pirates play host to the nation's 24th ranked Blue Hose to finish the Chatham Orthopedics Classic on the AASU campus. The Blue Hose gave the nation's top ranked Falcons from the University of Montevallo all it could handle before losing 59-52 Friday, while the Pirates downed Lenoir-Rhyne 66-55 in the same Chatham Orthopedics Classic.
Mars Hill (7-2) at Clayton State (5-1)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Lakers play host to the Lady Lions in a battle of the Peach Belt Conference vs. the South Atlantic Conference. Clayton State enters the contest with four players averaging double figures. Jasmine Peterson is the leader in that department with 15 points per game, followed by Sharon Wiles and Shelcey Harp with 13 points per game each, and Teri Willis with 11 points per game.
Game Notes
Presbyterian (10-2) at Armstrong Atlantic State (5-2)--Saturday 8 p.m. EST
The Pirates play host to the nation's 24th ranked Blue Hose to finish the Chatham Orthopedics Classic on the AASU campus. The Blue Hose gave the nation's top ranked Falcons from the University of Montevallo all it could handle before losing 59-52 Friday, while the Pirates downed Lenoir-Rhyne 66-55 in the same Chatham Orthopedics Classic.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/16/2005
TOP MEN'S GAME
#1 Montevallo (8-0) vs. #24 Presbyterian (10-1)--at Savannah, Ga.--Friday 3 p.m. EST
The top-ranked Falcons will put their perfect season, as well as their top national ranking on the line in this battle of top 25 teams at the Chatham Orthopedics Holiday Classic on the campus of Armstrong Atlantic State University. The Blue Hose have already knocked off one nationally-ranked opponent so far this season, as they handed #21 USC Upstate its first loss of the season in a 74-63 win Wednesday.
Additional information:
AASU Press Release
Live Stats
NOTE: National rankings are courtesy of the NABC/Division II Bulletin poll.
#1 Montevallo (8-0) vs. #24 Presbyterian (10-1)--at Savannah, Ga.--Friday 3 p.m. EST
The top-ranked Falcons will put their perfect season, as well as their top national ranking on the line in this battle of top 25 teams at the Chatham Orthopedics Holiday Classic on the campus of Armstrong Atlantic State University. The Blue Hose have already knocked off one nationally-ranked opponent so far this season, as they handed #21 USC Upstate its first loss of the season in a 74-63 win Wednesday.
Additional information:
AASU Press Release
Live Stats
NOTE: National rankings are courtesy of the NABC/Division II Bulletin poll.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/15/2005
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
UNC Pembroke (6-1, 1-1) at North Georgia (6-0, 2-0)--Thursday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Saints have proven their doubters wrong thus far in their first season in the Peach Belt Conference, as they have downed long established programs Augusta State and USC Aiken in their first two games. Now the North Georgia face their first real test of the young season, as they play host to a Lady Braves team that has split its first two PBC contests. It's too bad the Lady Saints can't play in the conference tournament come March, as they're ineligible for postseason play since this is their first year as an NCAA Division II member.
TOP MEN'S GAME
UNC Pembroke (4-4, 1-1) at North Georgia (3-2, 2-0)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EST
Yes, they're barely above .500 overall, but the Saints are undefeated so far in their rookie season in the Peach Belt Conference, thanks to wins over Augusta State and USC Aiken. Like their female counterparts, the North Georgia men must learn to play for a PBC regular season title, as they're ineligible for the PBC tournament due to their first-year status as an NCAA member.
UNC Pembroke (6-1, 1-1) at North Georgia (6-0, 2-0)--Thursday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Saints have proven their doubters wrong thus far in their first season in the Peach Belt Conference, as they have downed long established programs Augusta State and USC Aiken in their first two games. Now the North Georgia face their first real test of the young season, as they play host to a Lady Braves team that has split its first two PBC contests. It's too bad the Lady Saints can't play in the conference tournament come March, as they're ineligible for postseason play since this is their first year as an NCAA Division II member.
TOP MEN'S GAME
UNC Pembroke (4-4, 1-1) at North Georgia (3-2, 2-0)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EST
Yes, they're barely above .500 overall, but the Saints are undefeated so far in their rookie season in the Peach Belt Conference, thanks to wins over Augusta State and USC Aiken. Like their female counterparts, the North Georgia men must learn to play for a PBC regular season title, as they're ineligible for the PBC tournament due to their first-year status as an NCAA member.
D2SS NEWS AND NOTES--12/14/2005
With Christmas just around the corner, here's one final recap of the fall sports season, as well as some early thoughts on the basketball season. So, without further ado, let's get started.
NCAA TOURNAMENT REVIEW: D-II South Nation was well represented in the NCAA Division II tournaments in men's and women's soccer, as well as volleyball. The main problem was most of those teams didn't even make it past the first two rounds, let alone the Final Four.
Case in point, the University of North Alabama Lions volleyball team, which had just one loss heading into the South Central Regional. The top seeded Lions reached the second round of the regionals before being upset by Central Missouri State. The loss ended UNA's season at 36-2. Other teams in D-II South Nation didn't fare well, either, as the Gulf South Conference's other NCAA tournament representatives, Harding and Alabama-Huntsville, were eliminated in the first round by Washburn and Truman, respectively. Also, five-time SIAC tournament champion Albany State also fell in round one to UNA, as the Lions swept the Lady Rams in three game. Finally, Peach Belt Conference tournament champion Francis Marion was sent packing by eventual Final Four participant Tampa after the first round of the South regional, as the Patriots found themselves on the wrong end of a season-ending three-game sweep against the Spartans.
In women's soccer action, the University of West Florida Argonauts advanced the farthest in the NCAA tournament, defeating fellow GSC foe Lincoln Memorial 3-1 in the first round, shutting out Tampa 1-0 in the second round, before being blanked themselves by Carson-Newman 2-0 in the national quarterfinals. The loss gave UWF a season ending record of 19-2-2 overall. As for the Peach Belt Conference, that league's only representative, Clayton State, saw its season end in abrupt fashion, as the Lakers fell to Carson-Newman 2-0, ending their season at 15-3-2.
Finally, in men's soccer, Lander was one of three PBC squads to advance to the NCAA tournament in 2005, as the Bearcats knocked off league rivals UNC Pembroke and Clayton State to earn a quartefinal appearance. However, Lynn proved to be too much for Lander in that cotnest, as the Knights cruised to an easy 8-0 win. By the way, Lynn fell in the national semifinals to eventual national champion Fort Lewis (Colo.) 6-4 on Dec. 2.
EARLY THOUGHTS ON HOOPS: Yes, it's the middle of December, and most schools are either in the midst of finals, or in the middle of a long holiday break. Still, it's never too early to talk about basketball in D-II South Nation. Starting things off with Gulf South Conference women's basketball, it seems that the balance of power just might reside in the West Division, with Ouachita Baptist off to an 8-0 start, while Delta State is 7-0 as of Dec. 13. If that's not enough, at least three teams have at least one loss thus far, with Arkansas Tech (6-1), Henderson State (6-1), and Christian Brothers (5-1) all sporting a combined 17-3 record. But don't count out Harding, whose Lady Bisons are off to a 7-2 start. In the East Division, Valdosta State and West Florida might the teams to beat when conference play starts after New Year's Day, with the Lady Blazers starting at 7-1, while West Florida is 6-2.
On the men's side, Montevallo currently holds the nation's top ranking at the NCAA Division II level, as the Falcons are off to their one of their best starts in school history at 8-0. But UM could find it tough to stay on top as the season progresses, as the Falcons compete in the always tough GSC. In fact, of the eight teams in the GSC East, only Lincoln Memorial (1-7) currently has an overall losing record. One team that has sent an early message to the rest of the division and league that it will be a squad to contend with is Valdosta State. First-year head coach Mike Helfer got his first GSC East win on Dec. 10 when the Blazers downed West Florida 74-69. That victory gave the VSU men an early leg up on their other division rivals, as they improved to 1-0 in GSC East action. The Blazers are also riding a current five-game winning streak, the latest win coming in a 105-82 win over Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Dec. 14 Also, Alabama-Huntsville has gotten off to a hot start, as the Chargers are 8-1, and currently ranked 22nd in the nation. The West Division has three teams with identical 6-1 records, with Arkansas Tech, Central Arkansas, and Delta State flexing their muscles. That's not to mention Harding has been hot starting out of the gate, as the Bisons are sporting a 7-2 mark, while Arkansas-Monticello is 4-1. So, no matter how you look at things, the Gulf South Conference once again will be one of the nation's hot spots for competitive NCAA Division II basketball.
That's all for now. But keep visiting this blog for more holiday hoops thoughts for the rest of this month, and then some. In the meantime, have a very happy holiday.
NCAA TOURNAMENT REVIEW: D-II South Nation was well represented in the NCAA Division II tournaments in men's and women's soccer, as well as volleyball. The main problem was most of those teams didn't even make it past the first two rounds, let alone the Final Four.
Case in point, the University of North Alabama Lions volleyball team, which had just one loss heading into the South Central Regional. The top seeded Lions reached the second round of the regionals before being upset by Central Missouri State. The loss ended UNA's season at 36-2. Other teams in D-II South Nation didn't fare well, either, as the Gulf South Conference's other NCAA tournament representatives, Harding and Alabama-Huntsville, were eliminated in the first round by Washburn and Truman, respectively. Also, five-time SIAC tournament champion Albany State also fell in round one to UNA, as the Lions swept the Lady Rams in three game. Finally, Peach Belt Conference tournament champion Francis Marion was sent packing by eventual Final Four participant Tampa after the first round of the South regional, as the Patriots found themselves on the wrong end of a season-ending three-game sweep against the Spartans.
In women's soccer action, the University of West Florida Argonauts advanced the farthest in the NCAA tournament, defeating fellow GSC foe Lincoln Memorial 3-1 in the first round, shutting out Tampa 1-0 in the second round, before being blanked themselves by Carson-Newman 2-0 in the national quarterfinals. The loss gave UWF a season ending record of 19-2-2 overall. As for the Peach Belt Conference, that league's only representative, Clayton State, saw its season end in abrupt fashion, as the Lakers fell to Carson-Newman 2-0, ending their season at 15-3-2.
Finally, in men's soccer, Lander was one of three PBC squads to advance to the NCAA tournament in 2005, as the Bearcats knocked off league rivals UNC Pembroke and Clayton State to earn a quartefinal appearance. However, Lynn proved to be too much for Lander in that cotnest, as the Knights cruised to an easy 8-0 win. By the way, Lynn fell in the national semifinals to eventual national champion Fort Lewis (Colo.) 6-4 on Dec. 2.
EARLY THOUGHTS ON HOOPS: Yes, it's the middle of December, and most schools are either in the midst of finals, or in the middle of a long holiday break. Still, it's never too early to talk about basketball in D-II South Nation. Starting things off with Gulf South Conference women's basketball, it seems that the balance of power just might reside in the West Division, with Ouachita Baptist off to an 8-0 start, while Delta State is 7-0 as of Dec. 13. If that's not enough, at least three teams have at least one loss thus far, with Arkansas Tech (6-1), Henderson State (6-1), and Christian Brothers (5-1) all sporting a combined 17-3 record. But don't count out Harding, whose Lady Bisons are off to a 7-2 start. In the East Division, Valdosta State and West Florida might the teams to beat when conference play starts after New Year's Day, with the Lady Blazers starting at 7-1, while West Florida is 6-2.
On the men's side, Montevallo currently holds the nation's top ranking at the NCAA Division II level, as the Falcons are off to their one of their best starts in school history at 8-0. But UM could find it tough to stay on top as the season progresses, as the Falcons compete in the always tough GSC. In fact, of the eight teams in the GSC East, only Lincoln Memorial (1-7) currently has an overall losing record. One team that has sent an early message to the rest of the division and league that it will be a squad to contend with is Valdosta State. First-year head coach Mike Helfer got his first GSC East win on Dec. 10 when the Blazers downed West Florida 74-69. That victory gave the VSU men an early leg up on their other division rivals, as they improved to 1-0 in GSC East action. The Blazers are also riding a current five-game winning streak, the latest win coming in a 105-82 win over Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Dec. 14 Also, Alabama-Huntsville has gotten off to a hot start, as the Chargers are 8-1, and currently ranked 22nd in the nation. The West Division has three teams with identical 6-1 records, with Arkansas Tech, Central Arkansas, and Delta State flexing their muscles. That's not to mention Harding has been hot starting out of the gate, as the Bisons are sporting a 7-2 mark, while Arkansas-Monticello is 4-1. So, no matter how you look at things, the Gulf South Conference once again will be one of the nation's hot spots for competitive NCAA Division II basketball.
That's all for now. But keep visiting this blog for more holiday hoops thoughts for the rest of this month, and then some. In the meantime, have a very happy holiday.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/14/2005
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Shaw (3-3) at Georgia College & State University (4-3)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Bobcats hope to bounce back after losing to nationally 18th ranked Rollins 71-62 at home Monday night. Meanwhile, the Lady Bears have up and down so far this season, falling back to .500 after being knocked off at Barton 82-74 last Saturday (Dec. 10).
Shaw (3-3) at Georgia College & State University (4-3)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Bobcats hope to bounce back after losing to nationally 18th ranked Rollins 71-62 at home Monday night. Meanwhile, the Lady Bears have up and down so far this season, falling back to .500 after being knocked off at Barton 82-74 last Saturday (Dec. 10).
Monday, December 12, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/12/2005
TOP WOMEN'S GAME:
Rollins (8-0) at Georgia College & State University (4-2)--Monday 4 p.m. EST
After earning a hard-fought 74-69 overtime Peach Belt Conference win at Augusta State Saturday night, the Lady Bobcats will face a stiff non-conference test against the Lady Tars at home. It doesn't get any easier for head coach John Carrick and his charges from there, as the GC&SU women will host Shaw Wednesday.
Rollins (8-0) at Georgia College & State University (4-2)--Monday 4 p.m. EST
After earning a hard-fought 74-69 overtime Peach Belt Conference win at Augusta State Saturday night, the Lady Bobcats will face a stiff non-conference test against the Lady Tars at home. It doesn't get any easier for head coach John Carrick and his charges from there, as the GC&SU women will host Shaw Wednesday.
Friday, December 09, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/09/2005
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
West Georgia (5-3) at Columbus State (5-4)--Saturday 2 p.m. EST
The Lady Cougars host the Lady Braves in a battle of the Peach Belt Conference vs. the Gulf South Conference.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Catawba (10-0) at West Georgia (6-2)--Saturday 1 p.m. EST
The Braves entertain the 11th ranked Indians in a big early season non-conference match-up.
West Florida (5-1) at Valdosta State (3-2)--Saturday 7 p.m. EST
It's the Gulf South Conference East Division opener for both teams, in December, as Argonauts take on the Blazers.
West Georgia (5-3) at Columbus State (5-4)--Saturday 2 p.m. EST
The Lady Cougars host the Lady Braves in a battle of the Peach Belt Conference vs. the Gulf South Conference.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Catawba (10-0) at West Georgia (6-2)--Saturday 1 p.m. EST
The Braves entertain the 11th ranked Indians in a big early season non-conference match-up.
West Florida (5-1) at Valdosta State (3-2)--Saturday 7 p.m. EST
It's the Gulf South Conference East Division opener for both teams, in December, as Argonauts take on the Blazers.
Saturday, December 03, 2005
MUST SEE GAMES--12/03/2005
NOTE: D-II South Sports presents the basketball version of "Must See Games" for a second straight year. During the season, D2SS will select at least one women's and one men's game involving teams in the Gulf South Conference, the Peach Belt Conference, or the SIAC. So, sit back, and enjoy! Click on the team name to listen to live audio of the selected game (s).
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Georgia College & State University (3-1, 1-0) at Clayton State (4-1, 1-0)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The defending Peach Belt Conference regular season and tournament champions will face a stiff test in the Lady Bobcats. Both teams won their season openers Wednesday, as the Lady Lakers defeated Armstrong Atlantic 78-60, while GC&SU downed PBC preseason favorite Columbus State 62-52.
TOP MEN'S GAME
Armstrong Atlantic State (4-1, 1-0) at Columbus State (5-2, 0-1)
Yes, the calendar may say December, but already the nationally 19th ranked Cougars find themselves in a must-win situation in Peach Belt Conference play after finding themselves on the wrong end of a 77-62 upset loss at GC&SU Wednesday. On the other hand, the Pirates might have a say in who wins the PBC crown in 2006 after knocking off preseason pick Clayton State 69-63.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Georgia College & State University (3-1, 1-0) at Clayton State (4-1, 1-0)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The defending Peach Belt Conference regular season and tournament champions will face a stiff test in the Lady Bobcats. Both teams won their season openers Wednesday, as the Lady Lakers defeated Armstrong Atlantic 78-60, while GC&SU downed PBC preseason favorite Columbus State 62-52.
TOP MEN'S GAME
Armstrong Atlantic State (4-1, 1-0) at Columbus State (5-2, 0-1)
Yes, the calendar may say December, but already the nationally 19th ranked Cougars find themselves in a must-win situation in Peach Belt Conference play after finding themselves on the wrong end of a 77-62 upset loss at GC&SU Wednesday. On the other hand, the Pirates might have a say in who wins the PBC crown in 2006 after knocking off preseason pick Clayton State 69-63.
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