Believe it or not, it's been two months since the last post. Here's a short version of what has happened since then.
VOLLEYBALL
Gulf South Conference
West Georgia wins first-ever volleyball championship
NCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament Bracket
Peach Belt Conference
USC Aiken advances to NCAA volleyball regional
SIAC
Albany State wins seventh straight tournament title
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Peach Belt Conference
Columbus State falls to Tampa in national quarterfinals
Penalty kicks ended the Lady Cougars season against the eventual national champion Spartans n mid-Noveember.
Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Bracket
MEN'S SOCCER
Gulf South Conference
The University of Montevallo Falcons reach the D-II Final Four, but fall short of the title match after losing to Lincoln Memorial.
Article courtesy of University of Montevallo Sports Information
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
CATCHING UP
Again, sorry for the lack of updates on this blog. Still, with the fall sports regular season winding down, it's a good time to take a look at what's happened in D-II South Nation since the last entry. So, without any further ado, let's go!
VOLLEYBALL
Gulf South Conference: There may be a change at the top in the East Division, as West Florida (25-4, 8-0 GSC East as of Oct. 26), has been in first place for much of the season. Still, North Alabama (17-13, 7-2) has managed to put together a decent showing in conference matches, despite its mediocre overall record. West Alabama (25-3, 7-2) and West Georgia (22-10, 4-5) have also been pleasant surprises.
In the West, it has basically been a two-team race all year, as Henderson State (20-8, 9-1 GSC) and Harding (22-8, 9-1) have been the top two squads in that division. Arkansas Tech (21-11, 7-3) hopes to makes a serious push for a higher seed should the Golden Suns win their final two matches.
Peach Belt Conference: USC Aiken (19-4, 5-0 PBC) is in the driver's seat heading into the stretch run, with matches against second place Lander (19-7, 3-2), and third-place Armstrong Atlantic State (14-17, 4-3) still to come. The Pacers do battle with the Bearcats on Oct. 31, and the Pirates on Nov. 3, both at home.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Gulf South Conference: It's been a three-team race for the GSC regular season title between West Florida (12-2, 7-0), Montevallo (11-6, 6-1), and Ouachita Baptist (12-2-2, 6-1). A fourth team, Harding (9-7-1, 4-2-1), has already clinched the fourth and final spot in the upcoming Gulf South Conference tournament. But UWF can clinch the top seed with a win over UM Friday night (Oct. 26). An Argonaut loss to Montevallo, though, opens the door to a three-way for first place should OBU defeat HU Friday.
Peach Belt Conference: In its just its fourth season, Columbus State (13-3-1, 7-0) can win the regular season title outright if they can defeat Georgia College & State University (12-3, 5-2) Saturday. Don't count out Lander (12-3, 6-1) and Armstrong Atlantic State (11-3-1, 5-1-1) as serious contenders to win the conference tournament, though.
MEN'S SOCCER
Gulf South Conference: It all comes down to one match for the GSC regular season title, as Montevallo (15-1-1, 5-0) pays a visit to West Florida (14-1, 5-0), in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night.
Peach Belt Conference: As the regular season wraps us this weekend, the question is this: "Who is in the driver's seat for the top seed in next week's PBC tournament? Click the link below to find out the answer.
FULL STORY
VOLLEYBALL
Gulf South Conference: There may be a change at the top in the East Division, as West Florida (25-4, 8-0 GSC East as of Oct. 26), has been in first place for much of the season. Still, North Alabama (17-13, 7-2) has managed to put together a decent showing in conference matches, despite its mediocre overall record. West Alabama (25-3, 7-2) and West Georgia (22-10, 4-5) have also been pleasant surprises.
In the West, it has basically been a two-team race all year, as Henderson State (20-8, 9-1 GSC) and Harding (22-8, 9-1) have been the top two squads in that division. Arkansas Tech (21-11, 7-3) hopes to makes a serious push for a higher seed should the Golden Suns win their final two matches.
Peach Belt Conference: USC Aiken (19-4, 5-0 PBC) is in the driver's seat heading into the stretch run, with matches against second place Lander (19-7, 3-2), and third-place Armstrong Atlantic State (14-17, 4-3) still to come. The Pacers do battle with the Bearcats on Oct. 31, and the Pirates on Nov. 3, both at home.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Gulf South Conference: It's been a three-team race for the GSC regular season title between West Florida (12-2, 7-0), Montevallo (11-6, 6-1), and Ouachita Baptist (12-2-2, 6-1). A fourth team, Harding (9-7-1, 4-2-1), has already clinched the fourth and final spot in the upcoming Gulf South Conference tournament. But UWF can clinch the top seed with a win over UM Friday night (Oct. 26). An Argonaut loss to Montevallo, though, opens the door to a three-way for first place should OBU defeat HU Friday.
Peach Belt Conference: In its just its fourth season, Columbus State (13-3-1, 7-0) can win the regular season title outright if they can defeat Georgia College & State University (12-3, 5-2) Saturday. Don't count out Lander (12-3, 6-1) and Armstrong Atlantic State (11-3-1, 5-1-1) as serious contenders to win the conference tournament, though.
MEN'S SOCCER
Gulf South Conference: It all comes down to one match for the GSC regular season title, as Montevallo (15-1-1, 5-0) pays a visit to West Florida (14-1, 5-0), in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night.
Peach Belt Conference: As the regular season wraps us this weekend, the question is this: "Who is in the driver's seat for the top seed in next week's PBC tournament? Click the link below to find out the answer.
FULL STORY
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
PEACH BELT CONFERENCE HAS NEW WEBSITE
The Peach Belt Conference website has a new look. Check it out by clicking the link below.
http://www.peachbelt.com/information/news/20070917newsiterel
Oh, and by the way, sorry for the long hiatus on this blog!
http://www.peachbelt.com/information/news/20070917newsiterel
Oh, and by the way, sorry for the long hiatus on this blog!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW--PART 2--PEACH BELT CONFERENCE
Our second installment of fall sports previews at D2SS revolves around the Peach Belt Conference.
NOTE: Predicted order of finish courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
VOLLEYBALL
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. USC Aiken
2. Armstrong Atlantic State
3. Francis Marion
4. UNC Pembroke
5. Lander
6. Augusta State
With the recent departure of USC Upstate to the NCAA Division I level, the PBC is down to just six schools for volleyball. That fact doesn't seem to faze USCA, whose Pacers were selected by the coaches to finish on top by the coaches. Don't count out AASU, though, as the Pirates hope to win at least 20 matches for the ninth straight year.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. Columbus State
2. Armstrong Atlantic State
3. Clayton State
4. GCSU
5. North Georgia
6. UNC Pembroke
7. USC Aiken
8. Lander
9. Georgia Southwestern State
The programs themselves may be relatively, but both CSU and AASU have vaulted themselves to the upper echelon of PBC women's soccer during their brief, respective history. Barring any serious injury or other misfortune, expect the Cougars and Pirates to finish at the top again, and maybe make a return trip to the NCAA Division II tournament.
MEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. Lander
2. Clayton State
3. USC Aiken
4. UNC Pembroke
5. Francis Marion
6. North Georgia
7. Georgia Southwestern State
After winning a share of the PBC regular season crown last year, and taking home the tournament title, the Bearcats want it all to themselves this year. But lurking right behind LU are the Lakers of Clayton State, who want to very much derail the Bearcats postseason dreams, and earn a trip to the NCAA tournament.
NOTE: Predicted order of finish courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
VOLLEYBALL
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. USC Aiken
2. Armstrong Atlantic State
3. Francis Marion
4. UNC Pembroke
5. Lander
6. Augusta State
With the recent departure of USC Upstate to the NCAA Division I level, the PBC is down to just six schools for volleyball. That fact doesn't seem to faze USCA, whose Pacers were selected by the coaches to finish on top by the coaches. Don't count out AASU, though, as the Pirates hope to win at least 20 matches for the ninth straight year.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. Columbus State
2. Armstrong Atlantic State
3. Clayton State
4. GCSU
5. North Georgia
6. UNC Pembroke
7. USC Aiken
8. Lander
9. Georgia Southwestern State
The programs themselves may be relatively, but both CSU and AASU have vaulted themselves to the upper echelon of PBC women's soccer during their brief, respective history. Barring any serious injury or other misfortune, expect the Cougars and Pirates to finish at the top again, and maybe make a return trip to the NCAA Division II tournament.
MEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. Lander
2. Clayton State
3. USC Aiken
4. UNC Pembroke
5. Francis Marion
6. North Georgia
7. Georgia Southwestern State
After winning a share of the PBC regular season crown last year, and taking home the tournament title, the Bearcats want it all to themselves this year. But lurking right behind LU are the Lakers of Clayton State, who want to very much derail the Bearcats postseason dreams, and earn a trip to the NCAA tournament.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW--PART 1--GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE
D-II South Sports begins its three-part fall sports preview covering the volleyball and soccer programs in the Gulf South Conference, Peach Belt Conference, and the SIAC. First up is the Gulf South Conference.
NOTE: Predicted order is courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
VOLLEYBALL
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
EAST DIVISION
1. North Alabama
2. West Florida
3. West Georgia
4. Valdosta State
5. Alabama-Huntsville
6. Montevallo
7. West Alabama
WEST DIVISION
1. Harding
2. Henderson State
3. Ouachita Baptist
4. Arkansas Tech
5. Arkansas-Monticello
6. Southern Arkansas
7. Christian Brothers
Once again, UNA is the team to beat in the GSC East this season, and Lions hope to add a 17th conference title, not to mention a return trip to the NCAA Division II Final Four this season. Don't count out UWF, though, as the Argonauts are coming off their first-ever NCAA tourmanent appearance from last season.
In the GSC West, Harding once again will be the hunted, while the HSU Lady Reddies hope to derail the Bisons quest for yet another division title. HU has won the GSC West title five years in a row.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. West Florida
2. Harding
3. Ouachita Baptist
4. West Georgia
5. Montevallo
6. Alabama-Huntsville
7. North Alabama
8. Christian Brothers
9. Delta State
After earning a berth in the NCAA Division II South Regional in 2006, losing to Tampa in the finals, UWF hopes to go one step further in 2007, and advance to at least the national quarterfinals.
However, the Argos could be facing stiff competition in the GSC, as Harding received two first-place in being picked to finish second in the preseason coaches poll. Ouachita Baptist, West Georgia, Montevallo, and Alabama-Huntsville could also figure into the race for the four spots in the conference tournament.
MEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. West Florida
2. Montevallo
3. Christian Brothers
4. Alabama-Huntsville
5. Ouachita Baptist
6. Harding
7. Delta State
After coming off a D-II Final Four appearance a year ago, the Argonauts (20-1-3 in '06) hope to take another step, and win a national championship. But Montevallo might have a say in who finishes on top in the GSC, as the Falcons were picked to finish second by the coaches, despite receiving only one first-place vote. CBU and UAH are definite sleepers to sneak up on either UWF, UM, or both.
NOTE: Predicted order is courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
VOLLEYBALL
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
EAST DIVISION
1. North Alabama
2. West Florida
3. West Georgia
4. Valdosta State
5. Alabama-Huntsville
6. Montevallo
7. West Alabama
WEST DIVISION
1. Harding
2. Henderson State
3. Ouachita Baptist
4. Arkansas Tech
5. Arkansas-Monticello
6. Southern Arkansas
7. Christian Brothers
Once again, UNA is the team to beat in the GSC East this season, and Lions hope to add a 17th conference title, not to mention a return trip to the NCAA Division II Final Four this season. Don't count out UWF, though, as the Argonauts are coming off their first-ever NCAA tourmanent appearance from last season.
In the GSC West, Harding once again will be the hunted, while the HSU Lady Reddies hope to derail the Bisons quest for yet another division title. HU has won the GSC West title five years in a row.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. West Florida
2. Harding
3. Ouachita Baptist
4. West Georgia
5. Montevallo
6. Alabama-Huntsville
7. North Alabama
8. Christian Brothers
9. Delta State
After earning a berth in the NCAA Division II South Regional in 2006, losing to Tampa in the finals, UWF hopes to go one step further in 2007, and advance to at least the national quarterfinals.
However, the Argos could be facing stiff competition in the GSC, as Harding received two first-place in being picked to finish second in the preseason coaches poll. Ouachita Baptist, West Georgia, Montevallo, and Alabama-Huntsville could also figure into the race for the four spots in the conference tournament.
MEN'S SOCCER
HOW THEY WILL FINISH
1. West Florida
2. Montevallo
3. Christian Brothers
4. Alabama-Huntsville
5. Ouachita Baptist
6. Harding
7. Delta State
After coming off a D-II Final Four appearance a year ago, the Argonauts (20-1-3 in '06) hope to take another step, and win a national championship. But Montevallo might have a say in who finishes on top in the GSC, as the Falcons were picked to finish second by the coaches, despite receiving only one first-place vote. CBU and UAH are definite sleepers to sneak up on either UWF, UM, or both.
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN SEEKS FULL D-II STATUS
Georgia Southwestern State University, which is now in its second year as a Peach Belt Conference member, could soon gain full membership in the NCAA Division II ranks by 2008.
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
Saturday, August 04, 2007
CLAYTON STATE SIGNS ILLINOIS JUCO STANDOUT
MORROW, Ga. – July 31, 2007 – The Clayton State Laker men’s basketball team and head coach Gordon Gibbons moved a step closer towards completing its 2007-08 recruiting class on Tuesday with the signing of junior guard/forward Ricky Garrett from Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill.
Garrett becomes the fifth signee of the 2007-08 Laker recruiting class, joining point guard Tracey Williams from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Fla., junior wing Bernard Fields from Aiken Technical College in Aiken, S.C., sophomore wing/small forward Will Lewis from Truett-McConnell Junior College in Cleveland, Ga., and freshman power forward Torrin Green from North Clayton High School in College Park, Ga.
The addition of the 6-foot-5, 195-pound Garrett to go along with Fields (6-4, 190), Lewis (6-6, 210), Williams (6-1, 190) and returning three-year starter Michael Sloan (6-4, 180) makes the Lakers bigger, stronger and more athletic on the perimeter for the 2007-08 season.
“Ricky brings experience and athleticism to our program,” said Gibbons, who is 121-57 in six seasons at Clayton State . “He will compliment his teammates with his good all-around game.”
A native of Rome , Ga. , Garrett played two seasons at Wabash Valley for veteran head coach Dan Sparks, one of the winningest head coaches all-time at the junior college level. This season, he averaged 10 points and three rebounds a game for a balanced Wabash Valley squad that finished 20-11 for the 2006-07 season.
He opened the season with a bang, scoring 27 points against Volunteer State and 21 points against Lincoln Land . For the season, Garrett reached double-figures in 10 games for the Warriors this season, garnering second team NJCAA All-Region 24 honors.
Garrett enjoyed a stellar prep career at Rome High School , where he averaged 13 points and four rebounds a game and was selected first team All-Region. In addition, he was also selected two-time All-Area by the Rome News-Tribune, and finished his career ranked fourth all-time in points scored at Rome .
Gibbons plans to finish the recruiting class by signing one, maybe two players before the team reports back to campus for the fall semester.
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
Garrett becomes the fifth signee of the 2007-08 Laker recruiting class, joining point guard Tracey Williams from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Fla., junior wing Bernard Fields from Aiken Technical College in Aiken, S.C., sophomore wing/small forward Will Lewis from Truett-McConnell Junior College in Cleveland, Ga., and freshman power forward Torrin Green from North Clayton High School in College Park, Ga.
The addition of the 6-foot-5, 195-pound Garrett to go along with Fields (6-4, 190), Lewis (6-6, 210), Williams (6-1, 190) and returning three-year starter Michael Sloan (6-4, 180) makes the Lakers bigger, stronger and more athletic on the perimeter for the 2007-08 season.
“Ricky brings experience and athleticism to our program,” said Gibbons, who is 121-57 in six seasons at Clayton State . “He will compliment his teammates with his good all-around game.”
A native of Rome , Ga. , Garrett played two seasons at Wabash Valley for veteran head coach Dan Sparks, one of the winningest head coaches all-time at the junior college level. This season, he averaged 10 points and three rebounds a game for a balanced Wabash Valley squad that finished 20-11 for the 2006-07 season.
He opened the season with a bang, scoring 27 points against Volunteer State and 21 points against Lincoln Land . For the season, Garrett reached double-figures in 10 games for the Warriors this season, garnering second team NJCAA All-Region 24 honors.
Garrett enjoyed a stellar prep career at Rome High School , where he averaged 13 points and four rebounds a game and was selected first team All-Region. In addition, he was also selected two-time All-Area by the Rome News-Tribune, and finished his career ranked fourth all-time in points scored at Rome .
Gibbons plans to finish the recruiting class by signing one, maybe two players before the team reports back to campus for the fall semester.
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
FRANCIS MARION MEN'S SOCCER HAS NEW COACH
Subject: New Coach, Old Players as Patriot Booters open camp
FLORENCE, SC -- The Francis Marion University men’s soccer team will begin preparations for its 2007 campaign under new head coach Kevin Varnado with two-a-day practices starting Monday morning (Aug. 6).
Varnado, an assistant to former head coach Murray Hartzler for the past five seasons, welcomes back 17 of 20 letterwinners, including 10 of 11 starters, from last year’s 4-12-1 squad. The Patriots open their season Friday, Aug. 24, by hosting Lees-McRae College in 4 p.m. match.
“I am anxious, nervous, and somewhat excited,” Varnado said as the opening day approaches. “I have been doing the office work since last winter, now I am ready to tackle the on-field, in-season coaching aspect.”
The Francis Marion roster also includes six incoming freshmen: goalkeeper Clark Richeson ( Mansfield , TX ), forward Juan Rivas ( Clearwater , FL ), backs Gregory Harley (Mt. Pleasant, SC) and Justin Kibler ( Pickerington , OH ), and midfielders Chris Foltanski ( Long Valley , NJ ) and Ivan Juric ( Toronto , Ontario , Canada ).
“These newcomers, along with the returnees, will provide us with depth and experience at each position – a valuable commodity,” said Varnado. “Juric will probably be our most impactful newcomer. He has played at a high level of competition in Canada , and will add a great deal of talent to our midfield. Kibler also has a chance to contribute this season, and I am anxious to watch his transition to the college game.
“Richeson strengthens our keeper position. He was a four-time All-District player in high school who recorded more than 20 shutouts, and his addition, along with returnees Jeremy Crooks (South Florence High School product) and Nick Krywyj, should make for a very competitive battle for playing time in goal.
“I also have high hopes for the other three first-year players. Their contributions will depend on the time it takes to adjust to college play. Once that happens, they will make us a stronger club.”
Among the returnees are five senior starters, including 2006 leading scorer Jonathan Bartomioli, who tallied five goals and four assists last fall. Sophomore Kyle Clinton, who scored six times in 2006, also returns. “ ‘Barts’ and Kyle will be looked to for scoring this season, but it is my hope that our system develops a balanced attack that would see goals and assists from a variety of players in different positions,” Varnado said. Over his previous three seasons, Bartomioli has recorded 14 goals and 13 assists.
The Patriots will play three preseason exhibitions prior to their season opener, including an Aug. 17 contest at NCAA Division I UNC Wilmington.
The upcoming 2007 schedule lists 18 matches, including eight home contests.
Varnado is the first African-American head coach for a men’s sport at FMU.
Francis Marion University 2007 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Lees-McRae College 4:00
Aug. 26 Sun. Belmont Abbey College 2:00
Aug. 31 Fri. at Queens University 7:00
Sept. 2 Sun. at Pfeiffer University 3:00
Sept. 5 Wed. at Barton College 7:00
Sept. 12 Wed. at Wingate University 8:00
Sept. 15 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern State Univ. * 3:00
Sept. 19 Wed. Mount Olive College 4:00
Sept. 22 Sat. Carson-Newman College 2:00
Sept. 26 Wed. at Newberry College 4:00
Oct. 3 Wed. UNC Pembroke * 4:00
Oct. 6 Sat. at Coker College 1:00
Oct. 13 Sat. at Lander University * 3:30
Oct. 17 Wed. USC Aiken * 4:00
Oct. 20 Sat. North Georgia College & State Univ. * 2:00
Oct. 23 Tue. Catawba College 4:00
Oct. 27 Sat. at Clayton State University * 7:00
Oct. 30 Tue. Peach Belt Conference Tournament (First Round) TBD
Nov. 2/4 Fri./Sun. Peach Belt Conference Tournament (Semis/Finals) TBD
Source: Francis Marion University Sports Information
FLORENCE, SC -- The Francis Marion University men’s soccer team will begin preparations for its 2007 campaign under new head coach Kevin Varnado with two-a-day practices starting Monday morning (Aug. 6).
Varnado, an assistant to former head coach Murray Hartzler for the past five seasons, welcomes back 17 of 20 letterwinners, including 10 of 11 starters, from last year’s 4-12-1 squad. The Patriots open their season Friday, Aug. 24, by hosting Lees-McRae College in 4 p.m. match.
“I am anxious, nervous, and somewhat excited,” Varnado said as the opening day approaches. “I have been doing the office work since last winter, now I am ready to tackle the on-field, in-season coaching aspect.”
The Francis Marion roster also includes six incoming freshmen: goalkeeper Clark Richeson ( Mansfield , TX ), forward Juan Rivas ( Clearwater , FL ), backs Gregory Harley (Mt. Pleasant, SC) and Justin Kibler ( Pickerington , OH ), and midfielders Chris Foltanski ( Long Valley , NJ ) and Ivan Juric ( Toronto , Ontario , Canada ).
“These newcomers, along with the returnees, will provide us with depth and experience at each position – a valuable commodity,” said Varnado. “Juric will probably be our most impactful newcomer. He has played at a high level of competition in Canada , and will add a great deal of talent to our midfield. Kibler also has a chance to contribute this season, and I am anxious to watch his transition to the college game.
“Richeson strengthens our keeper position. He was a four-time All-District player in high school who recorded more than 20 shutouts, and his addition, along with returnees Jeremy Crooks (South Florence High School product) and Nick Krywyj, should make for a very competitive battle for playing time in goal.
“I also have high hopes for the other three first-year players. Their contributions will depend on the time it takes to adjust to college play. Once that happens, they will make us a stronger club.”
Among the returnees are five senior starters, including 2006 leading scorer Jonathan Bartomioli, who tallied five goals and four assists last fall. Sophomore Kyle Clinton, who scored six times in 2006, also returns. “ ‘Barts’ and Kyle will be looked to for scoring this season, but it is my hope that our system develops a balanced attack that would see goals and assists from a variety of players in different positions,” Varnado said. Over his previous three seasons, Bartomioli has recorded 14 goals and 13 assists.
The Patriots will play three preseason exhibitions prior to their season opener, including an Aug. 17 contest at NCAA Division I UNC Wilmington.
The upcoming 2007 schedule lists 18 matches, including eight home contests.
Varnado is the first African-American head coach for a men’s sport at FMU.
Francis Marion University 2007 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Lees-McRae College 4:00
Aug. 26 Sun. Belmont Abbey College 2:00
Aug. 31 Fri. at Queens University 7:00
Sept. 2 Sun. at Pfeiffer University 3:00
Sept. 5 Wed. at Barton College 7:00
Sept. 12 Wed. at Wingate University 8:00
Sept. 15 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern State Univ. * 3:00
Sept. 19 Wed. Mount Olive College 4:00
Sept. 22 Sat. Carson-Newman College 2:00
Sept. 26 Wed. at Newberry College 4:00
Oct. 3 Wed. UNC Pembroke * 4:00
Oct. 6 Sat. at Coker College 1:00
Oct. 13 Sat. at Lander University * 3:30
Oct. 17 Wed. USC Aiken * 4:00
Oct. 20 Sat. North Georgia College & State Univ. * 2:00
Oct. 23 Tue. Catawba College 4:00
Oct. 27 Sat. at Clayton State University * 7:00
Oct. 30 Tue. Peach Belt Conference Tournament (First Round) TBD
Nov. 2/4 Fri./Sun. Peach Belt Conference Tournament (Semis/Finals) TBD
Source: Francis Marion University Sports Information
ANTONINI SHOWS HIS STUFF
Former Georgia College & State University pitcher Michael Antonini is thriving in the New York Mets organization after a solid career with the Bobcats.
Article courtesy of Inside Pitch Magazine.
Article courtesy of Inside Pitch Magazine.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
MIXTURE OF YOUTH EXPERIENCE PLUS FOR GC&SU SOCCER
The Georgia College & State University women's soccer team has a solid mix of youth and experience, but will it be enough to make the Bobcats competitive in the Peach Belt Conference?
Article courtesy of Georgia College & Sports University Sports Information
Article courtesy of Georgia College & Sports University Sports Information
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
GC&SU ANNOUNCES 2007 SOCCER SCHEDULE
Georgia College Soccer Announces 2007 Slate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.—The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics and head soccer coach Robert Parr have announced the 2007 schedule for the Bobcat women’s soccer program.
The schedule features nine home dates at Bobcat Field on GCSU’s West Campus, six of which coming in October. The Bobcats have five exhibition contests, thanks to a rare three-game set in the Bahamas .
The GCSU soccer team will make its first trek to the Bahamas , playing games Aug. 7-9. The trip benefits the Bobcats on many levels, helping the 13 newcomers bond with the class of returning players, playing some outstanding young competition in teams from the College of the Bahamas , the Bahamas Select IX and Cavalier FC programs, and adding a morale boost to training camp.
After those three dates, GCSU hosts Division I Georgia Southern University Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. for another exhibition before hitting the road. SCAD provides the final exhibition, leading into a three-game road stretch to start the season. Thomas University opens the regular season Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m., followed by Montevallo University the next day at 1 p.m. CT. The Bobcats travel to the University of North Alabama Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. CT before beginning the Peach Belt Conference slate at home.
UNC Pembroke is the first conference victim, and also the first home game for the Bobcats, Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. A week later is the lone day-time home contest, a 2 p.m. start against non-conference foe University of Alabama - Huntsville Sept. 22. The Bobcats travel for PBC games at Lander University Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and at Armstrong Atlantic State University Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.
GCSU begins October at home, Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. against USC Aiken, then has a non-conference game with Shorter College Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. as well. Thursday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. Georgia College heads to Georgia Southwestern State University , before returning home for another non-league game with Mars Hill College Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.
Clayton State University provides the final road contest for the Bobcats Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., with the final three regular-season contests coming at home. Newberry College finishes the non-conference matches Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., while North Georgia College & State University comes to Milledgeville Wednesday, Oct. 24 for a 7 p.m. start. The lone ranked squad of the season, returning PBC Champion and No. 22 Columbus State University finishes the regular season Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Peach Belt Tournament play begins the following week, Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Source: Georgia College & State University Sports Information
Click here for the 2007 GC&SU women's soccer schedule.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.—The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics and head soccer coach Robert Parr have announced the 2007 schedule for the Bobcat women’s soccer program.
The schedule features nine home dates at Bobcat Field on GCSU’s West Campus, six of which coming in October. The Bobcats have five exhibition contests, thanks to a rare three-game set in the Bahamas .
The GCSU soccer team will make its first trek to the Bahamas , playing games Aug. 7-9. The trip benefits the Bobcats on many levels, helping the 13 newcomers bond with the class of returning players, playing some outstanding young competition in teams from the College of the Bahamas , the Bahamas Select IX and Cavalier FC programs, and adding a morale boost to training camp.
After those three dates, GCSU hosts Division I Georgia Southern University Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. for another exhibition before hitting the road. SCAD provides the final exhibition, leading into a three-game road stretch to start the season. Thomas University opens the regular season Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m., followed by Montevallo University the next day at 1 p.m. CT. The Bobcats travel to the University of North Alabama Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. CT before beginning the Peach Belt Conference slate at home.
UNC Pembroke is the first conference victim, and also the first home game for the Bobcats, Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. A week later is the lone day-time home contest, a 2 p.m. start against non-conference foe University of Alabama - Huntsville Sept. 22. The Bobcats travel for PBC games at Lander University Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and at Armstrong Atlantic State University Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.
GCSU begins October at home, Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. against USC Aiken, then has a non-conference game with Shorter College Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. as well. Thursday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. Georgia College heads to Georgia Southwestern State University , before returning home for another non-league game with Mars Hill College Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.
Clayton State University provides the final road contest for the Bobcats Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., with the final three regular-season contests coming at home. Newberry College finishes the non-conference matches Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., while North Georgia College & State University comes to Milledgeville Wednesday, Oct. 24 for a 7 p.m. start. The lone ranked squad of the season, returning PBC Champion and No. 22 Columbus State University finishes the regular season Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Peach Belt Tournament play begins the following week, Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Source: Georgia College & State University Sports Information
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FORMER GC&SU PLAYER NAMED MERCER SOFTBALL COACH
MACON, Ga.— Mercer head softball coach Mike Raynor has announced the addition of former Georgia College & State University standout Joni Frei to his coaching staff as the first full-time assistant in program history.
Frei will serve primarily as the recruiting coordinator, hitting instructor and outfield coach.
"Joni is an excellent addition to our program and our needs in moving to the next level in our conference," said Raynor. "She brings with her a great attitude, excellent playing and coaching experiences and an ability to relate to student-athletes in a positive and promoting manner. She is an outstanding young lady with great people and coaching skills, and I believe our players and our program will benefit from her style of coaching."
Frei, a native of Kelowna , British Columbia , played shortstop and centerfield for four seasons at GCSU from 2000-2004.
While at GCSU, she was a three-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection and was named to the all-region team in 2002 and 2003.
Frei led the Lady Bobcats to regional and national championship appearances in 2002 and 2003, where she was named to the all-tournament team.
During her senior season, GCSU was the NCAA Division II national runner-up, the best finish in school history.
She still holds records at GCSU for career home runs (24), runs (152), doubles (40) and total bases (306). She also owns the school mark for single-season walks at 31.
While finishing her studies at GCSU, Frei took her first coaching job at Georgia Military College , where she served as the assistant coach for the Bulldogs.
Upon graduation from GCSU, Frei spent a season with the Dutch Professional Softball League in the summer of 2005, and then served as a graduate assistant coach at Atlantic Sun foe Kennesaw State from 2005-06 where she worked with the hitters and served as the outfield coach.
The Owls finished 2005 as the NCAA Division II national runner-up with a 57-13 record.
The following year, KSU made its way into the Division I ranks, finishing second in the A-Sun regular-season standings with a 15-5 conference record.
Frei spent last season serving as an assistant coach at NAIA Reinhardt College in Waleska , Ga.
The Lady Eagles finished with a 35-21 overall record and were ranked 30th in the final poll.
Frei coached First-Team All-American Melissa Peters, who also earned the Region XIII and Southern States Athletic Conference's Player of the Year awards.
Frei graduated in 2005 from GCSU with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education and received her master's in public administration from Kennesaw State in May.
Source: Mercer University Sports Information
Frei will serve primarily as the recruiting coordinator, hitting instructor and outfield coach.
"Joni is an excellent addition to our program and our needs in moving to the next level in our conference," said Raynor. "She brings with her a great attitude, excellent playing and coaching experiences and an ability to relate to student-athletes in a positive and promoting manner. She is an outstanding young lady with great people and coaching skills, and I believe our players and our program will benefit from her style of coaching."
Frei, a native of Kelowna , British Columbia , played shortstop and centerfield for four seasons at GCSU from 2000-2004.
While at GCSU, she was a three-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection and was named to the all-region team in 2002 and 2003.
Frei led the Lady Bobcats to regional and national championship appearances in 2002 and 2003, where she was named to the all-tournament team.
During her senior season, GCSU was the NCAA Division II national runner-up, the best finish in school history.
She still holds records at GCSU for career home runs (24), runs (152), doubles (40) and total bases (306). She also owns the school mark for single-season walks at 31.
While finishing her studies at GCSU, Frei took her first coaching job at Georgia Military College , where she served as the assistant coach for the Bulldogs.
Upon graduation from GCSU, Frei spent a season with the Dutch Professional Softball League in the summer of 2005, and then served as a graduate assistant coach at Atlantic Sun foe Kennesaw State from 2005-06 where she worked with the hitters and served as the outfield coach.
The Owls finished 2005 as the NCAA Division II national runner-up with a 57-13 record.
The following year, KSU made its way into the Division I ranks, finishing second in the A-Sun regular-season standings with a 15-5 conference record.
Frei spent last season serving as an assistant coach at NAIA Reinhardt College in Waleska , Ga.
The Lady Eagles finished with a 35-21 overall record and were ranked 30th in the final poll.
Frei coached First-Team All-American Melissa Peters, who also earned the Region XIII and Southern States Athletic Conference's Player of the Year awards.
Frei graduated in 2005 from GCSU with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education and received her master's in public administration from Kennesaw State in May.
Source: Mercer University Sports Information
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NORTH GEORGIA GETS ITS WAIVER
Officials with the North Georgia College & State University athletic department received some good news, as the NCAA announced that it has granted a waiver to the third-year Peach Belt Conference school, making them full, official members of the Division II ranks.
That means the Saints and Lady Saints will be eligible to compete for automatic bids to NCAA tournaments, effective with the upcoming soccer seasons in 2007.
Article courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
Analysis: The decision by the NCAA to allow North Georgia to become a full D-II member comes as no surprise, as the Dahlonega, Ga.-based institution has proven that it can compete with anybody in the Peach Belt Conference, as well as the nation. The timing of the move is especially critical, with the departure of the University of South Carolina-Upstate to the NCAA Division I ranks. The move now gives the PBC 11 schools for the 2007-08 academic year, with only Georgia Southwestern State University still on provisional status.
That means the Saints and Lady Saints will be eligible to compete for automatic bids to NCAA tournaments, effective with the upcoming soccer seasons in 2007.
Article courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
Analysis: The decision by the NCAA to allow North Georgia to become a full D-II member comes as no surprise, as the Dahlonega, Ga.-based institution has proven that it can compete with anybody in the Peach Belt Conference, as well as the nation. The timing of the move is especially critical, with the departure of the University of South Carolina-Upstate to the NCAA Division I ranks. The move now gives the PBC 11 schools for the 2007-08 academic year, with only Georgia Southwestern State University still on provisional status.
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN NAMES NEW MEN'S SOCCER COACH
Georgia Southwestern State University will begin its second season of Peach Belt Conference play with a new head coach for its men's soccer program.
Warren Russ, who helped start the women's soccer program at the University of Georgia in 1995, was named the Hurricanes head coach Monday. He replaces Barry Kaplan, who remains at GSW as the women's soccer head coach.
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald.
Warren Russ, who helped start the women's soccer program at the University of Georgia in 1995, was named the Hurricanes head coach Monday. He replaces Barry Kaplan, who remains at GSW as the women's soccer head coach.
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?--FORMER FMU HOOPSTER REINALDO JEAN CHARLES
Photo caption: Reinaldo Jean Charles
Courtesy of Francis Marion University
FLORENCE, SC – Former Francis Marion University men’s basketball player Reinaldo Jean Charles has been named to the preliminary roster of the Venezuela national team according to the National Basketball Federation of Venezuela (FVB).
The Venezuelan squad will compete in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007, Aug. 22-Sept. 2, in Las Vegas . The tournament will determine two qualifiers for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing , China .
Charles played two seasons (2004-05 and 2005-06) at Francis Marion, averaging 7.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 45 contests. As a junior, the left-handed shooting guard averaged 8.3 ppg and ranked 12th in the Peach Belt Conference in three-pointers made per game.
Charles was born in Caracas , Venezuela , but moved to the United States when he was six years old. He attended Miami Dade Community College and Daytona Beach Community College before transferring to FMU in 2004.
At the Americas Championship, Venezuela will compete in Group B along with the United States , Brazil , Canada , and the Virgin Islands . Venezuela will open with the USA on Aug. 22.
To prepare for the championships, Venezuela will play a nine-game exhibition schedule with contests in New Zealand , China , and Spain . The Venezuelan squad, currently ranked 21st in the FIBA world rankings, is coached by Nestor Salazar.
Press release courtesy of Francis Marion University Sports Information
FORMER GC&SU PITCHER MOVES UP
HICKORY, N.C. – Former Georgia College & State University pitcher Christian Castorri was recently called up to the Hickory Crawdads, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League.
Castorri, who finished his GCSU career in 2006, started the season at the State College Spikes in State College , Pa. part of the Class-A Short Season New York-Penn League. There, he pitched in three games, going 0-0 with an impressive 1.59 ERA over 5 2/3 innings.
The righty began pitching for the Crawdads June 29 and has been busy, making four relief appearances, going 2-1 without allowing an earned run in 6 1/3 innings.
The Thomasville , Ga. native played two seasons at GCSU, going 9-4 over his career. He posted a 7-3 mark with a 2.97 ERA over 18 appearances in 2006, leading the team in complete games with three.
Press release courtesy of Georgia College & State University Sports Information
Castorri, who finished his GCSU career in 2006, started the season at the State College Spikes in State College , Pa. part of the Class-A Short Season New York-Penn League. There, he pitched in three games, going 0-0 with an impressive 1.59 ERA over 5 2/3 innings.
The righty began pitching for the Crawdads June 29 and has been busy, making four relief appearances, going 2-1 without allowing an earned run in 6 1/3 innings.
The Thomasville , Ga. native played two seasons at GCSU, going 9-4 over his career. He posted a 7-3 mark with a 2.97 ERA over 18 appearances in 2006, leading the team in complete games with three.
Press release courtesy of Georgia College & State University Sports Information
Monday, July 02, 2007
WEST GEORGIA MEN'S HOOPS--A LOOK BACK
The University of West Georgia sports information department has this outstanding recap on the 2006-07 men's basketball team; the first edition of the Wolves.
Article courtesy of University of West Georgia Sports Information
Article courtesy of University of West Georgia Sports Information
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
VANOVER'S LEGACY IS ENDURING
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle paid tribute to outgoing Peach Belt Conference Commissioner Marvin Vanover with this recent article.
Click here for the full story.
Click here for the full story.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
BRITSKY NAMED LADY 'CANES HEAD COACH
Photo: Kelly Britsky
Caption courtesy of Georgia Southwestern State University
Britsky named head women's basketball coach for Lady 'Canes
AMERICUS--Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) today announced that Kelly Britsky, head women's basketball coach for LaGrange College, has been named head coach of Lady 'Canes basketball. The announcement comes after a national search to replace Jennifer Rodkey.
Britsky will lead the Lady 'Canes through their second season as members of the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference. She started the women's basketball program at LaGrange College in 1999 and has remained head coach since that time. Britsky was also head women's volleyball coach and senior woman administrator at LaGrange. Her responsibilities in both women's basketball and volleyball included recruiting, scheduling, budget management, public relations and fundraising.
"We are excited to have found a coach of Kelly's caliber to take our women's basketball program to the next level in Peach Belt competition," said Jaclyn Kaylor, associate athletic director. "I think she will be a great addition to our staff, and we are all looking forward to having her at GSW."
Formerly, Britsky served as head softball coach and sports information director at Lagrange (1997-1999); teacher, softball, basketball and track coach at Perry High School (1994-1997); and assistant softball and volleyball coach at Lagrange College (1993-1994). At Lagrange, Britsky's overall record as head woman's basketball coach was 85-126, including a 17-11 season in 2001-2002 when she led the Lady Panthers to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Tournament. She has had 12 all-conference team players, five all-freshman team members, one freshman player of the year, 16 all-academic team members, two USCAA all-Americans and two honorable mention all-Americans. In both the 2001-2002 and 2006-2007 seasons, she was voted the Great South Conference Basketball Coach of the Year.
Britsky holds an Associates degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Master's degree in education, both from LaGrange College.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
CLAYTON STATE ATHLETICS SUCCESS
Despite being the lone Peach Belt Conference institution without a baseball and softball program, the Clayton State University athletic department has managed to become one of the premier programs at the NCAA Division II level. Click the link below to find out why.
Article courtesy of Clayton (Ga.) News-Daily.
Article courtesy of Clayton (Ga.) News-Daily.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
COLUMBUS STATE HALL OF FAME CLASS ANNOUNCED
Columbus, GA - Columbus State University Athletic Hall of Fame president Scott Miller today announced the list of inductees for the 2007 class. Brian Dixon, Gary Hall, Chubby Jackson, and Scott Riddle comprise the 2007 class. The four inductees represent golf, men's basketball, and baseball.
"We feel like this is another exceptional group of former Cougars going into the Hall of Fame," said Miller. "Each one of these men made significant contributions to the University during their respective careers and helped to lay the groundwork for the success our program continues to enjoy."
Dixon won the NCAA Division II individual championship while helping the Cougars to the 1989 National Championship in golf. He earned All-America honors that season after his win in Eerie, PA, and was then an Honorable Mention All-American in 1990 after leading his squad to a runners-up finish at the D-II Championship.
Dixon was selected to play as an individual in the 1989 NCAA Division I championship after his individual title, and was also selected to play in the John Hancock All-America Tournament in El Paso, TX. He graduated from Columbus College in 1990 with a degree in criminal justice and serves his community by organizing numerous fund-raising events each year for groups such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Stepping Stones, and the Leukemia Society. He serves as the head golf professional at the Griffin Country Club.
Gary Hall, a Hardaway High School graduate, played two seasons of baseball for the Cougars in 1976 and 1977 after playing two years of junior college ball at Calhoun Junior College in Alabama. He batted .375 in his senior season and set single season records at the time for home runs (14), doubles (17), extra-base hits (32), RBI (69), total bases (127), and slugging percentatge (.720). He also set a two-year career record for RBI with 104.
Hall was named to the South Atlantic Conference All-Conference team asw a catcher and to the league's All-SAC Tournament team as a designated hitter. He became the first Columbus College player to be drafted by a Major League team when he was selected in the 14th round of the 1977 draft by the Minnesota Twins.
Chubby Jackson played two seasons of basketball for the Cougars from 1983 to 1985. He helped the Herber Greene - coached squads to a two-year mark of 44-13, averaging 15.2 points per game in 49 career games. He set a school mark that still stands as a senior by shooting just over 64 percent from the floor.
Jackson averaged 14.8 points per game to go with 8.4 rebounds in his junior season. He followed that with 15.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game as a senior. For his career, he averaged 15.2 points and 8.8 boards while scoring 851 points. He also contributed 125 assists, 110 steals, and 43 blocked shots. Shot just over 62 percent (350-564) for his two-year career.
Scott Riddle played two seasons of baseball for the Cougars during the ultra-successful mid-80's years. He helped the Cougars to a two-year mark of 84-29 and two trips to the NCAA Division II World Series, including a berth in the championship game in 1986. He was a two-time Division II All-American, earning First Team honors in 1986 and Second Team honors in 1987. He still holds the single-season record for RBI at CSU with 83 in the 1986 season.
Riddle was a career .367 hitter with 24 doubles, nine triples, and 27 homers in his two seasons. He fanned just 32 times in 414 at-bats and drove in 146 runs in 113 games played.
The 2007 induction ceremony will be held in the President's Suite at the Lumpkin Center at noon on November 17, 2007.
NOTE: Nominations for the 2008 CSU Hall of Fame class are now open. Those wishing to nominate former Cougars may access the nomination form at http://csucougars.com. The form can be filled out and submitted online, or it may be printed and mailed or delivered to the CSU Athletic Department.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
"We feel like this is another exceptional group of former Cougars going into the Hall of Fame," said Miller. "Each one of these men made significant contributions to the University during their respective careers and helped to lay the groundwork for the success our program continues to enjoy."
Dixon won the NCAA Division II individual championship while helping the Cougars to the 1989 National Championship in golf. He earned All-America honors that season after his win in Eerie, PA, and was then an Honorable Mention All-American in 1990 after leading his squad to a runners-up finish at the D-II Championship.
Dixon was selected to play as an individual in the 1989 NCAA Division I championship after his individual title, and was also selected to play in the John Hancock All-America Tournament in El Paso, TX. He graduated from Columbus College in 1990 with a degree in criminal justice and serves his community by organizing numerous fund-raising events each year for groups such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Stepping Stones, and the Leukemia Society. He serves as the head golf professional at the Griffin Country Club.
Gary Hall, a Hardaway High School graduate, played two seasons of baseball for the Cougars in 1976 and 1977 after playing two years of junior college ball at Calhoun Junior College in Alabama. He batted .375 in his senior season and set single season records at the time for home runs (14), doubles (17), extra-base hits (32), RBI (69), total bases (127), and slugging percentatge (.720). He also set a two-year career record for RBI with 104.
Hall was named to the South Atlantic Conference All-Conference team asw a catcher and to the league's All-SAC Tournament team as a designated hitter. He became the first Columbus College player to be drafted by a Major League team when he was selected in the 14th round of the 1977 draft by the Minnesota Twins.
Chubby Jackson played two seasons of basketball for the Cougars from 1983 to 1985. He helped the Herber Greene - coached squads to a two-year mark of 44-13, averaging 15.2 points per game in 49 career games. He set a school mark that still stands as a senior by shooting just over 64 percent from the floor.
Jackson averaged 14.8 points per game to go with 8.4 rebounds in his junior season. He followed that with 15.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game as a senior. For his career, he averaged 15.2 points and 8.8 boards while scoring 851 points. He also contributed 125 assists, 110 steals, and 43 blocked shots. Shot just over 62 percent (350-564) for his two-year career.
Scott Riddle played two seasons of baseball for the Cougars during the ultra-successful mid-80's years. He helped the Cougars to a two-year mark of 84-29 and two trips to the NCAA Division II World Series, including a berth in the championship game in 1986. He was a two-time Division II All-American, earning First Team honors in 1986 and Second Team honors in 1987. He still holds the single-season record for RBI at CSU with 83 in the 1986 season.
Riddle was a career .367 hitter with 24 doubles, nine triples, and 27 homers in his two seasons. He fanned just 32 times in 414 at-bats and drove in 146 runs in 113 games played.
The 2007 induction ceremony will be held in the President's Suite at the Lumpkin Center at noon on November 17, 2007.
NOTE: Nominations for the 2008 CSU Hall of Fame class are now open. Those wishing to nominate former Cougars may access the nomination form at http://csucougars.com. The form can be filled out and submitted online, or it may be printed and mailed or delivered to the CSU Athletic Department.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
UWF FINISHES 14TH IN DIRECTOR'S CUP RACE
The University of West Florida athletic department had its best showing as an NCAA Division II member, finishing 14th in the final National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) standinngs for the 2006-07 academic year.
Other schools from D-II South Nation (Gulf South Conference, Peach Belt Conference, and SIAC) with notable finishes include Delta State (33rd), Columbus State (34th), Armstrong Atlantic State (53rd), USC Upstate (63rd), North Alabama (64th), Valdosta State (67th), and Albany State (81st).
Press release courtesy of NACDA.
Other schools from D-II South Nation (Gulf South Conference, Peach Belt Conference, and SIAC) with notable finishes include Delta State (33rd), Columbus State (34th), Armstrong Atlantic State (53rd), USC Upstate (63rd), North Alabama (64th), Valdosta State (67th), and Albany State (81st).
Press release courtesy of NACDA.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
COLUMBUS STATE WINS PEACH BELT COMMISSIONER'S CUP
Although both the baseball and softball team's quest to win national titles fell short, overall, it was a very good year for Columbus State University athletics, as the department won the Peach Belt Conference Commissioner's Cup for the 2006-07 academic year.
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Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Final PBC Commissioner's Cup Standings Courtesy of Peach Belt Conference
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Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Final PBC Commissioner's Cup Standings Courtesy of Peach Belt Conference
COLUMBUS STATE BASEBALL FALLS IN TITLE GAME
The Columbus State University Cougars baseball program saw its chance to win its first national championship since 2002 fall by the wayside, as the University of Tampa Spartans repeated as NCAA Division II national champions with a 7-2 victory in the title game of the Division II World Series at Montgomery, Ala. Friday night.
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Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer Article
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
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Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer Article
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Thursday, May 31, 2007
COLUMBUS STATE BASEBALL ADVANCES TO D-II TITLE GAME
The Columbus State University Cougars will play for the biggest prize in NCAA Division II baseball Friday night, a national championship! And CSU will face the defending national champion Spartans from the University of Tampa, of all teams! The Cougars advanced to the title game by eliminating Cal State-Los Angeles 9-4 in the D-II World Series at Montgomery, Ala. Wednesday.
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Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer Article
CSU-Cal State Game Recap from WTVM Columbus, Ga.
National Championship Game Preview from WTVM
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Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer Article
CSU-Cal State Game Recap from WTVM Columbus, Ga.
National Championship Game Preview from WTVM
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
COLUMBUS STATE BASEBALL EDGES ANGELO STATE 5-4
Montgomery, AL...Lefty Korey Noles pitched into the ninth inning and Rodne Rutherford had three hits and three RBI - all three coming on a rare inside-the-park homerun to lead Columbus State to a thrilling 5-4 win over Angelo State at the Division II Baseball Championship here Monday. The win keeps CSU unbeaten in the tournament and sends them to Wednesday's semifinal round at 3:30 PM. Angelo State faces Southern Indiana on Tuesday at 3:30 in an elmination game.
The two squads slugged it out like a pair of prize fighters in the early going. After the Cougars failed to score in the top of the first, Ram leadoff hitter Jimmy Cox wasted no time in putting Angelo State on the board. Cox jumped on a Noles offering and blasted it to left for a homerun. ASU appeared on its way to a bigger rally, but a missile of a throw from Brad Bowen in right field nailed the Rams' Drew Caraway at third for the first out. Noles then got consecutive groundouts to end the frame.
Rodney Rutherford got the Cougar second off to a great start when he blasted a Cody Broussard offering high off the wall in left-center for a double. He moved to third on David Brown's sacrifice and scored on a Trent Bianco single to tie the game 1-1. ASU answered in the bottom of the frame to re-take the lead on Shan Sullivan's RBI single to score Nate Hemm.
The Cougars took the lead for good in the top of the third inning. After two were out, Billy Howard dropped a single into center field and moved to second on a wild pitch, followed by an RBI single by Drew Candlin off the glove of Ram third baseman Sullivan to tie the game. Brad Linton walked to put two runners aboard for Rutherford. The junior DH hit another cannon shot deep to center field that ASU centerfielder Caraway momentarily got his glove on before slamming into the wall. The ball rolled away and Rutherford continued to race around the bases and scored with an inside-the-park, three-run homer. That gave CSU a 5-2 lead.
Noles settled in after that and held the Rams in check until the sixth inning. Matt Lenderman made Noles pay for a mistake pitch up by blasting it well over the railroad tracks beyond the left field wall for a two-run home run. That pulled ASU within one at 5-4.
Noles would then retire nine straight hitters before issuing a one-out walk to pinch-hittter Brett Nightingale in the ninth. He gave way to Blake Norrell at that point and Norrell induced a pair of fly balls to center field to earn the save and preserve the win. In all, Noles threw 142 pitches - 86 for strikes - in picking up the win. He scattered seven hits and fanned six with two walks in earning his 10th win of the year. Norrell's save was his team-best fifth.
Drew Candlin and Rutherford led the Cougars with three hits each, while Bianco and Brad Bowen added two hits each. ASU got two hits from Steven Allred to pace its seven-hit attack.
CSU advances to the semifinal round on Wednesday and will face an opponent determined by Tuesday's games. Angelo State faces Southern Indiana at 3:30 on Tuesday, followed by Cal State-LA taking on Nebraska Omaha. The CSU game Thursday will take place at 3:30 PM, while Tampa will face the other Tuesday winner at 7:30.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
The two squads slugged it out like a pair of prize fighters in the early going. After the Cougars failed to score in the top of the first, Ram leadoff hitter Jimmy Cox wasted no time in putting Angelo State on the board. Cox jumped on a Noles offering and blasted it to left for a homerun. ASU appeared on its way to a bigger rally, but a missile of a throw from Brad Bowen in right field nailed the Rams' Drew Caraway at third for the first out. Noles then got consecutive groundouts to end the frame.
Rodney Rutherford got the Cougar second off to a great start when he blasted a Cody Broussard offering high off the wall in left-center for a double. He moved to third on David Brown's sacrifice and scored on a Trent Bianco single to tie the game 1-1. ASU answered in the bottom of the frame to re-take the lead on Shan Sullivan's RBI single to score Nate Hemm.
The Cougars took the lead for good in the top of the third inning. After two were out, Billy Howard dropped a single into center field and moved to second on a wild pitch, followed by an RBI single by Drew Candlin off the glove of Ram third baseman Sullivan to tie the game. Brad Linton walked to put two runners aboard for Rutherford. The junior DH hit another cannon shot deep to center field that ASU centerfielder Caraway momentarily got his glove on before slamming into the wall. The ball rolled away and Rutherford continued to race around the bases and scored with an inside-the-park, three-run homer. That gave CSU a 5-2 lead.
Noles settled in after that and held the Rams in check until the sixth inning. Matt Lenderman made Noles pay for a mistake pitch up by blasting it well over the railroad tracks beyond the left field wall for a two-run home run. That pulled ASU within one at 5-4.
Noles would then retire nine straight hitters before issuing a one-out walk to pinch-hittter Brett Nightingale in the ninth. He gave way to Blake Norrell at that point and Norrell induced a pair of fly balls to center field to earn the save and preserve the win. In all, Noles threw 142 pitches - 86 for strikes - in picking up the win. He scattered seven hits and fanned six with two walks in earning his 10th win of the year. Norrell's save was his team-best fifth.
Drew Candlin and Rutherford led the Cougars with three hits each, while Bianco and Brad Bowen added two hits each. ASU got two hits from Steven Allred to pace its seven-hit attack.
CSU advances to the semifinal round on Wednesday and will face an opponent determined by Tuesday's games. Angelo State faces Southern Indiana at 3:30 on Tuesday, followed by Cal State-LA taking on Nebraska Omaha. The CSU game Thursday will take place at 3:30 PM, while Tampa will face the other Tuesday winner at 7:30.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
Saturday, May 26, 2007
COLUMBUS STATE STOMPS SOUTHERN INDIANA 11-2
Montgomery, AL - Columbus State got a complete-game pitching performance from Jarrett Coker and pounded out 15 hits in taking an 11-2 win over Southern Indiana at the Division II Baseball Championship. CSU advances to face Angelo State on Monday, while Southern Indiana will face Kutztown in a survival game.
"Our strategy against these teams that we basically know nothing about is to come out and play our game - our style - and see where that takes us," said CSU head coach Greg Appleton. "We knew they were a speed team and liked to run, so we wanted to try and keep their speed guys off base. We were able to slow them down by keeping them off base and our offense hitting it so well also slowed them down."
The Cougars got off to a good start in the first inning when Drew Candlin doubled home Kurt McKee and then came home on Brad Linton's RBI flop shot into right field for a 2-0 lead. CSU added a single run in the second when McKee's liner to left was gloved, but Brad Bowen - who had tripled to deep center to lead off the fram - came home on the play, despite the fact that the Screaming Eagles completed a double play as Jonnie Geiger was running on the pitch.
Coker (11-3) made that lead stand as he cruised, allowing just single runs in the fourth and eighth innings. He scattered six hits and fanned eight hitters in the game, and did not allow a walk.
"Jarrett going along so easy tonight, it was easy to leave him out there. If he had struggled, we would have made something happen quickly with our bullpen, but we didn't need to. He had it working and we felt comfortable letting him finish it out," said Appleton.
CSU broke the game open in the fourth with four runs. David Brown led off with a double and after an error on Trent Bianco's sacrifice, Bowen blasted his second extra-base hit to right-center - a double - to score Brown. After Geiger drew a walk, McKee blistered a shot down the third base line that cleared the bases to make it 7-1.
"Our approach at the plate all season has been to try and get the leadoff hitter on and work from there. We were able to do that almost every inning tonight and that allowed us to be aggressive," said shortstop Kurt McKee.
The Cougars would add two in the sixth on a Candlin double and added single runs in the seventh and eighth to cap the scoring. In all, CSU eight extra-base hits on the night. McKee, Candlin, Rutherford, Brown, Bowen and Geiger had two hits each for CSU.
CSU faces Angelo State on Monday at 7:30 in a battle of Saturday's winners. The Rams plated a whopping 10 runs in the 10th inning on Saturday afternoon to defeat Franklin Pierce 12-3.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
"Our strategy against these teams that we basically know nothing about is to come out and play our game - our style - and see where that takes us," said CSU head coach Greg Appleton. "We knew they were a speed team and liked to run, so we wanted to try and keep their speed guys off base. We were able to slow them down by keeping them off base and our offense hitting it so well also slowed them down."
The Cougars got off to a good start in the first inning when Drew Candlin doubled home Kurt McKee and then came home on Brad Linton's RBI flop shot into right field for a 2-0 lead. CSU added a single run in the second when McKee's liner to left was gloved, but Brad Bowen - who had tripled to deep center to lead off the fram - came home on the play, despite the fact that the Screaming Eagles completed a double play as Jonnie Geiger was running on the pitch.
Coker (11-3) made that lead stand as he cruised, allowing just single runs in the fourth and eighth innings. He scattered six hits and fanned eight hitters in the game, and did not allow a walk.
"Jarrett going along so easy tonight, it was easy to leave him out there. If he had struggled, we would have made something happen quickly with our bullpen, but we didn't need to. He had it working and we felt comfortable letting him finish it out," said Appleton.
CSU broke the game open in the fourth with four runs. David Brown led off with a double and after an error on Trent Bianco's sacrifice, Bowen blasted his second extra-base hit to right-center - a double - to score Brown. After Geiger drew a walk, McKee blistered a shot down the third base line that cleared the bases to make it 7-1.
"Our approach at the plate all season has been to try and get the leadoff hitter on and work from there. We were able to do that almost every inning tonight and that allowed us to be aggressive," said shortstop Kurt McKee.
The Cougars would add two in the sixth on a Candlin double and added single runs in the seventh and eighth to cap the scoring. In all, CSU eight extra-base hits on the night. McKee, Candlin, Rutherford, Brown, Bowen and Geiger had two hits each for CSU.
CSU faces Angelo State on Monday at 7:30 in a battle of Saturday's winners. The Rams plated a whopping 10 runs in the 10th inning on Saturday afternoon to defeat Franklin Pierce 12-3.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
Friday, May 25, 2007
FORMER GC&SU PITCHER INKS WITH CUTTERS
WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The New Haven County Cutters signed left-handed reliever Mike Joyce for the 2007 season, the team announced Monday.
Joyce, 28, returns to independent league baseball after spending parts of 2004 with the Richmond Roosters (Frontier League) and Quebec Capitales (Northeast League).
In 2003, Joyce pitched for the independent Alexandria Aces (Central League) and Pensacola Pelicans (Southeastern League).
Joyce missed the 2005 and 2006 seasons due to injury.
A Winchester , Mass. native, Joyce signed with the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent out of Georgia College and State University in 2002. He was assigned to the Yankees’ rookie league team in Staten Island , N.Y. (New York Penn League) and was soon promoted to the Class-A Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League).
Joyce was a standout starting pitcher at GCSU, placing in the program’s top-10 in numerous categories including wins in a season, wins in a career, career strikeouts and career ERA.
Joyce also holds the distinction of tossing the only no-hitter in school history.
Following his senior year, Joyce was named first team all-region and All-Peach Belt Conference.
Originally from Groton , Conn. , Joyce attended Fitch Senior High School and went on to play junior college baseball at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point .
The Cutters open the 2007 campaign May 25 in Brockton against the Rox and play their home opener May 31 at Historic Yale Field against the Rox.
Source: New Haven County (Conn.) Cutters
Joyce, 28, returns to independent league baseball after spending parts of 2004 with the Richmond Roosters (Frontier League) and Quebec Capitales (Northeast League).
In 2003, Joyce pitched for the independent Alexandria Aces (Central League) and Pensacola Pelicans (Southeastern League).
Joyce missed the 2005 and 2006 seasons due to injury.
A Winchester , Mass. native, Joyce signed with the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent out of Georgia College and State University in 2002. He was assigned to the Yankees’ rookie league team in Staten Island , N.Y. (New York Penn League) and was soon promoted to the Class-A Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League).
Joyce was a standout starting pitcher at GCSU, placing in the program’s top-10 in numerous categories including wins in a season, wins in a career, career strikeouts and career ERA.
Joyce also holds the distinction of tossing the only no-hitter in school history.
Following his senior year, Joyce was named first team all-region and All-Peach Belt Conference.
Originally from Groton , Conn. , Joyce attended Fitch Senior High School and went on to play junior college baseball at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point .
The Cutters open the 2007 campaign May 25 in Brockton against the Rox and play their home opener May 31 at Historic Yale Field against the Rox.
Source: New Haven County (Conn.) Cutters
COLUMBUS STATE BASEBALL IN D-II WORLD SERIES THIS SATURDAY
Columbus, GA - Columbus State will begin its quest of the 2007 Division II Baseball Championship on Saturday evening at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, AL, as they face Southern Indiana at 7:30 PM (6:30 Central). The Cougars, 48-18, are champions of the South Atlantic Region, while USI (41-21) are champs of the North Central Region.
The CSU contest will close day two of the championship series in Montgomery as play gets underway on Friday afternoon at 1 PM local time in Montgomery. Kutztown (49-5) and Nebraska-Omaha (36-22) will open the tournament, followed at 6:30 PM by Cal State - Los Angeles (43-15-1) and defending champion Tampa (49-10).
Prior to the CSU game, Angelo State (50-18) will take on Franklin Pierce at 1:30 PM on Saturday.
The teams from Saturday's contests will meet on Monday with the losers meeting in an elimination game at 2:30 and the winners at 6:30. The loser of the 7:30 contest and the winner of the 2:30 contest will meet on Tuesday at 2:30 in another elimination game.
The semifinals of the event will take place on Wednesday at 2:30 and 6:30, with "if necessary" games set for Thursday. Friday's championship game is set for 7 PM.
CSU, in its 20th post-season appearance, is making its seventh trip to the Division II Championship series, and its third in the last six years under head coach Greg Appleton. The Cougars won the 2002 national championship and then returned to the series in 2004.
Tournament passes (10 sessions) are available either in advance or at the Riverwalk Stadium ticket booths. Tournament passes may be reserved in advance by calling (334) 240-4200. Advance tickets must be picked up by 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday and cost $25 for reserved seats and $20 for general admission. At the gate, the tournament passes cost $30 for reserved and $25 for general admission.
Single-session tickets (sold at stadium only) will cost $6 for reserved seats, $5 for general admission, and $4 for general admission students/children.
Fans wishing to follow the tournament on the internet may do so at either the official site of NCAA Championships, www.ncaasports.com, or at the unofficial tournament home located at http://vstateblazers.com/montgomery/index.html .
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
The CSU contest will close day two of the championship series in Montgomery as play gets underway on Friday afternoon at 1 PM local time in Montgomery. Kutztown (49-5) and Nebraska-Omaha (36-22) will open the tournament, followed at 6:30 PM by Cal State - Los Angeles (43-15-1) and defending champion Tampa (49-10).
Prior to the CSU game, Angelo State (50-18) will take on Franklin Pierce at 1:30 PM on Saturday.
The teams from Saturday's contests will meet on Monday with the losers meeting in an elimination game at 2:30 and the winners at 6:30. The loser of the 7:30 contest and the winner of the 2:30 contest will meet on Tuesday at 2:30 in another elimination game.
The semifinals of the event will take place on Wednesday at 2:30 and 6:30, with "if necessary" games set for Thursday. Friday's championship game is set for 7 PM.
CSU, in its 20th post-season appearance, is making its seventh trip to the Division II Championship series, and its third in the last six years under head coach Greg Appleton. The Cougars won the 2002 national championship and then returned to the series in 2004.
Tournament passes (10 sessions) are available either in advance or at the Riverwalk Stadium ticket booths. Tournament passes may be reserved in advance by calling (334) 240-4200. Advance tickets must be picked up by 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday and cost $25 for reserved seats and $20 for general admission. At the gate, the tournament passes cost $30 for reserved and $25 for general admission.
Single-session tickets (sold at stadium only) will cost $6 for reserved seats, $5 for general admission, and $4 for general admission students/children.
Fans wishing to follow the tournament on the internet may do so at either the official site of NCAA Championships, www.ncaasports.com, or at the unofficial tournament home located at http://vstateblazers.com/montgomery/index.html .
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
CLAYTON STATE RELEASES 2007 MEN'S SOCCER SLATE
Petersen releases 2007 Clayton State men’s soccer schedule
Lakers to play 13 regional contests this season, including three NCAA Tournament teams
MORROW, Ga. – May 24, 2007 – Last season, the Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team played arguably one of the toughest schedules in all of NCAA Division II – and still won the Peach Belt Conference regular season championship.
This season, head coach Pete Petersen is not letting up with the 2007 schedule, which was released on Friday. This season, the Lakers will play 13 games within the Southeast Region of Division II, and that includes three teams that advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament last season.
“We probably had one of the toughest schedules in the land last season, but there still those who didn’t think we played enough region contests. This even though we still won the conference regular season championship,” said Petersen, who is 35-17-8 in three seasons at Clayton State . “This season we are playing more region games, and against more ranked opponents.”
Clayton State will play 11 home games this season within the friendly confines of Laker Field. It all starts on Aug. 24 with an inter-regional showdown against Tampa at 7:30 p.m. In addition, Clayton State also plays host to the Laker Shootout again on Labor Day weekend – Aug. 31 against Belmont Abbey and Sept. 1 against Anderson .
In addition, the Lakers also play five more non-conference home games. The headliner is Oct. 24 against defending Conference Carolinas champion Limestone, which went 13-3-1 last season in advancing to the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Also visiting Laker Field are Savannah College of Art and Design and former Laker head coach John Rootes on Sept. 12, plus Tusculum on Sept. 15, area Division III power Emory on Oct. 3 and North Greenville on Oct. 16.
The Clayton State non-conference road slate should be just as challenging. The Lakers are at pesky Lees-McRae on Sept. 6 and Brevard on Sept. 7, plus Erskine on Sept. 19 and NCAA Tournament participant Montevallo on Oct. 9.
Despite the loss of longtime power USC-Upstate to NCAA Division I status, Clayton State still faces a stellar Peach Belt Conference schedule. The key showdowns are road battles at USC-Aiken on Sept. 22, at Georgia Southwestern on Oct. 13, and a possible conference title tilt at NCAA participant Lander on Oct. 20. The Lakers play host to UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 29, North Georgia on Oct. 6 and Francis Marion in the regular season finale on Oct. 27.
Clayton State Lakers
2007 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Date Day Opponent Place Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Tampa Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Fri-Sat Laker Soccer Shootout (@ Clayton State)
Aug. 31 Fri. Belmont Abbey ! Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 Sat. Anderson ! Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 6 Thur. at Lees-McRae Banner Elk, NC 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 Fri. at Brevard Brevard, NC 4 p.m.
Sept. 12 Wed. Savannah Art & Design Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 Sat. Tusculum Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 Wed. at Erskine Due West, SC 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 Sat. at USC-Aiken * Aiken, SC 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 Sat. UNC-Pembroke * Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 Wed. Emory Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 Sat. North Georgia * Morrow, GA 1 p.m.
Oct. 9 Wed. at Montevallo Montevallo, AL 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern * Americus, GA 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 Tues. North Greenville Morrow, GA 6 p.m.
Oct. 20 Sat. at Lander * Greenwood, SC 7 p.m.
Oct. 24 Wed. Limestone Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 Sat. Francis Marion * Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 30- Tues.-Sun. Peach Belt Conference Tournament TBA TBA
Nov. 4
Home Games in Bold; * - Peach Belt Conference game; ! - Laker Soccer Shootout
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
Lakers to play 13 regional contests this season, including three NCAA Tournament teams
MORROW, Ga. – May 24, 2007 – Last season, the Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team played arguably one of the toughest schedules in all of NCAA Division II – and still won the Peach Belt Conference regular season championship.
This season, head coach Pete Petersen is not letting up with the 2007 schedule, which was released on Friday. This season, the Lakers will play 13 games within the Southeast Region of Division II, and that includes three teams that advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament last season.
“We probably had one of the toughest schedules in the land last season, but there still those who didn’t think we played enough region contests. This even though we still won the conference regular season championship,” said Petersen, who is 35-17-8 in three seasons at Clayton State . “This season we are playing more region games, and against more ranked opponents.”
Clayton State will play 11 home games this season within the friendly confines of Laker Field. It all starts on Aug. 24 with an inter-regional showdown against Tampa at 7:30 p.m. In addition, Clayton State also plays host to the Laker Shootout again on Labor Day weekend – Aug. 31 against Belmont Abbey and Sept. 1 against Anderson .
In addition, the Lakers also play five more non-conference home games. The headliner is Oct. 24 against defending Conference Carolinas champion Limestone, which went 13-3-1 last season in advancing to the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Also visiting Laker Field are Savannah College of Art and Design and former Laker head coach John Rootes on Sept. 12, plus Tusculum on Sept. 15, area Division III power Emory on Oct. 3 and North Greenville on Oct. 16.
The Clayton State non-conference road slate should be just as challenging. The Lakers are at pesky Lees-McRae on Sept. 6 and Brevard on Sept. 7, plus Erskine on Sept. 19 and NCAA Tournament participant Montevallo on Oct. 9.
Despite the loss of longtime power USC-Upstate to NCAA Division I status, Clayton State still faces a stellar Peach Belt Conference schedule. The key showdowns are road battles at USC-Aiken on Sept. 22, at Georgia Southwestern on Oct. 13, and a possible conference title tilt at NCAA participant Lander on Oct. 20. The Lakers play host to UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 29, North Georgia on Oct. 6 and Francis Marion in the regular season finale on Oct. 27.
Clayton State Lakers
2007 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Date Day Opponent Place Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Tampa Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Fri-Sat Laker Soccer Shootout (@ Clayton State)
Aug. 31 Fri. Belmont Abbey ! Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 Sat. Anderson ! Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 6 Thur. at Lees-McRae Banner Elk, NC 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 Fri. at Brevard Brevard, NC 4 p.m.
Sept. 12 Wed. Savannah Art & Design Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 Sat. Tusculum Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 Wed. at Erskine Due West, SC 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 Sat. at USC-Aiken * Aiken, SC 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 Sat. UNC-Pembroke * Morrow, GA 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 Wed. Emory Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 Sat. North Georgia * Morrow, GA 1 p.m.
Oct. 9 Wed. at Montevallo Montevallo, AL 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern * Americus, GA 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 Tues. North Greenville Morrow, GA 6 p.m.
Oct. 20 Sat. at Lander * Greenwood, SC 7 p.m.
Oct. 24 Wed. Limestone Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 Sat. Francis Marion * Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 30- Tues.-Sun. Peach Belt Conference Tournament TBA TBA
Nov. 4
Home Games in Bold; * - Peach Belt Conference game; ! - Laker Soccer Shootout
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
CLAYTON STATE WOMEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE RELEASED
Totty releases 2007 Clayton State women’s soccer schedule
Lakers to play nine road contests this season, including two NCAA Tournament teams
MORROW, Ga. – May 25, 2007 – The Willie Nelson classic "On the Road Again" is the perfect theme for the Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team in 2007. Head coach T.O. Totty officially released the schedule on Friday, and nine of the Lakers’ 16 regular season games this upcoming season are away from Laker Field.
In fact, after the season opener at home against Gulf South Conference contender Alabama-Huntsville on Aug. 24, Clayton State will play five straight road games. The Lakers are coming off a 2006 season in which they finished 10-8 overall and third place in the Peach Belt Conference at 7-2.
"As usual, I feel we have put together a competitive schedule that will challenge our team," said Totty, who is 85-71-11 entering his 10th season at Clayton State. "We are looking forward to another successful season."
As far as the Peach Belt Conference is concerned, the two biggest games of the season are back-to-back in mid-September when Clayton State travels to Armstrong Atlantic on Sept. 15, and then plays host to Columbus State on Sept. 19. Columbus State is the defending Peach Belt regular season and tournament champion, and both the Lady Cougars and Armstrong Atlantic went 18-4-1 last season, advancing to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
In addition to Armstrong Atlantic and Columbus State, Clayton State also has conference road match-ups at USC Aiken on Sept. 22, Georgia Southwestern on Oct. 13 and Lander to close out the regular season on Oct. 20. The Lakers have conference home games against UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 29, North Georgia on Oct. 6 and Georgia College on Oct. 17.
Unlike last season, when all of Clayton State’s non-conference games were against teams from the South Atlantic Conference, Totty has spread the non-conference slate out a little for this season.
The Lakers will play three straight road games against SAC foes Lincoln Memorial (Aug. 28), Newberry (Sept. 1) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Sept. 5). However, Clayton State has also added road contests at Gulf South Conference foes Montevallo on Sept. 12 and West Georgia on Sept. 25. This will mark the first ever meeting in women’s soccer between Clayton State and West Georgia, which started its program in 2004.
In addition to Alabama Huntsville, the Lakers also play non-conference home games against Shorter on Oct. 1 and North Greenville on Oct. 16.
Clayton State Lakers
2007 Women’s Soccer Schedule
Date Day Opponent Place Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Alabama-Huntsville Morrow, GA 5 p.m.
Aug. 28 Tues. at Lincoln Memorial Harrogate, TN 6 p.m.
Sept. 1 Sat. at Newberry Newberry, SC 4 p.m.
Sept. 5 Wed. at Lenoir-Rhyne Hickory, NC 5 p.m.
Sept. 12 Wed. at Montevallo Montevallo, AL 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 Sat. at Armstrong Atlantic * Savannah, GA 4 p.m.
Sept. 19 Wed. Columbus State *
Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 Sat. at USC-Aiken * Aiken, SC 5 p.m.
Sept. 25 Tues. at West Georgia Carrollton, GA 5 p.m.
Sept. 29 Sat. UNC-Pembroke * Morrow, GA 5 p.m.
Oct. 1 Mon. Shorter Morrow, GA 4 p.m.
Oct. 6 Sat. North Georgia * Morrow, GA 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern * Americus, GA 2 p.m.
Oct. 16 Tues. North Greenville
Morrow, GA 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 Wed. Georgia College * Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 Sat. at Lander * Greenwood, SC 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 30- Tues.-Sat. Peach Belt Conference Tournament TBA TBA
Nov. 3
Home Games in Bold; * - Peach Belt Conference Game
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
Lakers to play nine road contests this season, including two NCAA Tournament teams
MORROW, Ga. – May 25, 2007 – The Willie Nelson classic "On the Road Again" is the perfect theme for the Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team in 2007. Head coach T.O. Totty officially released the schedule on Friday, and nine of the Lakers’ 16 regular season games this upcoming season are away from Laker Field.
In fact, after the season opener at home against Gulf South Conference contender Alabama-Huntsville on Aug. 24, Clayton State will play five straight road games. The Lakers are coming off a 2006 season in which they finished 10-8 overall and third place in the Peach Belt Conference at 7-2.
"As usual, I feel we have put together a competitive schedule that will challenge our team," said Totty, who is 85-71-11 entering his 10th season at Clayton State. "We are looking forward to another successful season."
As far as the Peach Belt Conference is concerned, the two biggest games of the season are back-to-back in mid-September when Clayton State travels to Armstrong Atlantic on Sept. 15, and then plays host to Columbus State on Sept. 19. Columbus State is the defending Peach Belt regular season and tournament champion, and both the Lady Cougars and Armstrong Atlantic went 18-4-1 last season, advancing to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
In addition to Armstrong Atlantic and Columbus State, Clayton State also has conference road match-ups at USC Aiken on Sept. 22, Georgia Southwestern on Oct. 13 and Lander to close out the regular season on Oct. 20. The Lakers have conference home games against UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 29, North Georgia on Oct. 6 and Georgia College on Oct. 17.
Unlike last season, when all of Clayton State’s non-conference games were against teams from the South Atlantic Conference, Totty has spread the non-conference slate out a little for this season.
The Lakers will play three straight road games against SAC foes Lincoln Memorial (Aug. 28), Newberry (Sept. 1) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Sept. 5). However, Clayton State has also added road contests at Gulf South Conference foes Montevallo on Sept. 12 and West Georgia on Sept. 25. This will mark the first ever meeting in women’s soccer between Clayton State and West Georgia, which started its program in 2004.
In addition to Alabama Huntsville, the Lakers also play non-conference home games against Shorter on Oct. 1 and North Greenville on Oct. 16.
Clayton State Lakers
2007 Women’s Soccer Schedule
Date Day Opponent Place Time
Aug. 24 Fri. Alabama-Huntsville Morrow, GA 5 p.m.
Aug. 28 Tues. at Lincoln Memorial Harrogate, TN 6 p.m.
Sept. 1 Sat. at Newberry Newberry, SC 4 p.m.
Sept. 5 Wed. at Lenoir-Rhyne Hickory, NC 5 p.m.
Sept. 12 Wed. at Montevallo Montevallo, AL 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 Sat. at Armstrong Atlantic * Savannah, GA 4 p.m.
Sept. 19 Wed. Columbus State *
Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 Sat. at USC-Aiken * Aiken, SC 5 p.m.
Sept. 25 Tues. at West Georgia Carrollton, GA 5 p.m.
Sept. 29 Sat. UNC-Pembroke * Morrow, GA 5 p.m.
Oct. 1 Mon. Shorter Morrow, GA 4 p.m.
Oct. 6 Sat. North Georgia * Morrow, GA 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 13 Sat. at Georgia Southwestern * Americus, GA 2 p.m.
Oct. 16 Tues. North Greenville
Morrow, GA 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 Wed. Georgia College * Morrow, GA 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 Sat. at Lander * Greenwood, SC 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 30- Tues.-Sat. Peach Belt Conference Tournament TBA TBA
Nov. 3
Home Games in Bold; * - Peach Belt Conference Game
Source: Clayton State University Sports Information
Thursday, May 24, 2007
GUILLIAMS NAMED VALDOSTA STATE BASEBALL COACH
It's a new era for the Valdosta State University baseball program, as Greg Guilliams was named to replace the retired Tommy Thomas as head coach. Thomas stepped down after 40 years and 1,308 wins at the Blazer helm.
Article courtesy of WALB-TV Albany, GA
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Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times Column
Valdosta State University Sports Information
Article courtesy of WALB-TV Albany, GA
Additional coverage:
Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times Column
Valdosta State University Sports Information
Monday, May 21, 2007
MONTEVALLO BASEBALL FALLS TO ANGELO STATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL
While Columbus State is headed to its third NCAA Division II World Series in the last six years, Montevallo was denied in its quest to return to Montgomery, Ala. The Falcons must play at least one more game after being routed by Angelo State (Tex.) 8-1 in the championship round of the South Central Regional at Arkadelphia, Ark. Sunday. The second and final game of the championship round is set for Noon CDT Monday, with the winner advancing to the national tournament.
Box score: Gulf South Conference
Box score: Gulf South Conference
COLUMBUS STATE BASEBALL WINS SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL
Story Courtesy, Mount Olive Sports Information
Kinston, NC - Tournament Most Outstanding Player Kurt McKee's two-out RBI-single in the fourth inning capped a two-run rally and put Columbus State ahead to stay as the second-seeded Cougars defeated No. 1 seed and tournament host Mount Olive 4-1 in the title game of the South Atlantic Regional in the 2007 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Saturday at Grainger Stadium. The win advances Columbus State to the Division II Baseball Championship, which gets underway Friday in Montgomery, AL
Earlier in the day, Jarrett Coker recorded a tournament-high 12 strikeouts and tossed a complete game four-hit shutout to lead Columbus State to a 5-0 win over Mount Olive and force a winner-takes-all championship game. The Cougars won five consecutive games after losing in the first round Thursday. Mount Olive, which entered Sunday's play as the lone unbeaten team after winning its first three games in the regional, set a school record for wins and finished with a 49-13 mark. Game One Box Score Game Two Box Score
Mount Olive took a quick 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning of the championship game as Dustin Richardson drove a two-out double to the center field wall and came home on Scott Houin's single to left field.Columbus State left five runners stranded through the first three innings before Brad Bowen keyed a two-out rally with a triple to right-center field.
Jonnie Geiger drew a walk to put runners on the corners and both runners advanced on a balk by Trojan starter Darrell Ellis (7-2). McKee then lined a 2-2 pitch to center to score Geiger and give the Cougars the lead for good.
Mount Olive had a chance to tie the game or regain the lead in the bottom of the fourth as Eric Lovett lined a double to right with one out and Jason Sherrer drew a walk. But Columbus State starter Bryan Kilgore got out of the inning on a 6-4-3 double play.
After Trojan reliever Ted Pelech retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, Anthony Williams beat out an infield single to lead off the bottom half of the inning. But reliever Johnny Floyd (5-2) retired the side in order and would go on to set down the first 11 batters he faced.
Columbus State added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the sixth as Trent Bianco's single and two walks loaded the bases. Billy Howard followed with a two-out, two-run single to give the Cougars a three-run lead. Patrick Ball took over on the mound for Mount Olive and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit.
Mount Olive, which rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning in its second round win over Armstrong Atlantic State, had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth. Lovett lined a one-out single to left, the first hit allowed by Floyd. Sherrer drove the first pitch he saw deep to center field, but Geiger made the running catch on the warning track just in front of the 390-foot sign for the second out.
Graham Wooten, a late-game substitution, kept the Trojans' season alive with a single through the left side. But Columbus State first baseman Howard caught Williams' foul ball against the barrier just beyond the first base dugout to seal the championship for the Cougars.
In Sunday's first game, Rodney Rutherford's one-out solo home run in the bottom of the second broke a scoreless tie and McKee's two-out RBI-single in the bottom of the fifth extended Columbus State's lead to 2-0. The Cougars broke the game open in the seventh as Bowen's RBI-double and McKee's RBI-single highlighted a three-run rally.
Coker (10-3) retired 11 consecutive batters after allowing a one-out walk in the top of the first and took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up consecutive one-out singles to Houin and Sherrer. But Coker struck out the next two batters and retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced.
Mount Olive third baseman Stephen Nordan doubled in the sixth inning to finish his senior year with a school record 29 doubles on the season.
The shutout ended Mount Olive's streak of 116 consecutive games of scoring at least one run. The last time the Trojans were shut out was April 22, 2005 in a 3-0 loss to Limestone at the 2005 Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Tournament.
Columbus State, which won the 2002 National Championship, is making its third appearance in the national finals in the last six years. The Cougars begin play on day two of the national finals, taking on North Central Region champion Southern Indiana Saturday.
South Atlantic Regional - All-Tournament Team
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Kurt McKee, Columbus State
CATCHER: Trent Bianco, Columbus State
FIRST BASE: Billy Howard, Columbus State
SECOND BASE: Anthony Williams, Mount Olive
SHORTSTOP: Kurt McKee, Columbus State
THIRD BASE: Stephen Nordan, Mount Olive
OUTFIELD: Jonnie Geiger, Columbus State
OUTFIELD: Brad Bowen, Columbus State
OUTFIELD: Scott Houin, Mount Olive
DESIGNATED HITTER: Rodney Rutherford, Columbus State
PITCHER: Casey Hodges, Mount Olive
PITCHER: Jarrett Coker, Columbus State
Post-Game Comments
"We're just fortunate to come out and beat a very, very good team. It seems like we had the ball bouncing our way. We had some tremendous performances by a lot of guys on our team, and we're happy to be going back to Montgomery."
Columbus State head coach Greg Appleton.
"The seniors got together after Thursday's loss. Four of us were starters in 2004 when we went to the World Series and we didn't want our season to end. We just started playing loose baseball again like we did in the beginning of the season. And our pitching this weekend was the best I've ever seen."
Columbus State shortstop and tournament Most Outstanding Player Kurt McKee.
"I'd like to make sure the people of Kinston understand how much we appreciate them having us here. And we really appreciate the fan support we've gotten all season. I couldn't be prouder of this team. Good boys, good players, good students, good people."
Mount Olive head coach Carl Lancaster.
"At last year's regional, we knew coming in that we were the underdog. Being in Kinston was a great opportunity and it helped out a lot being at home and having the fans here. We just got beat. Columbus State was better than us today...maybe not tomorrow or yesterday, but today, they were better than us."
Mount Olive third baseman Stephen Nordan.
Additional coverage: Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer
Kinston, NC - Tournament Most Outstanding Player Kurt McKee's two-out RBI-single in the fourth inning capped a two-run rally and put Columbus State ahead to stay as the second-seeded Cougars defeated No. 1 seed and tournament host Mount Olive 4-1 in the title game of the South Atlantic Regional in the 2007 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Saturday at Grainger Stadium. The win advances Columbus State to the Division II Baseball Championship, which gets underway Friday in Montgomery, AL
Earlier in the day, Jarrett Coker recorded a tournament-high 12 strikeouts and tossed a complete game four-hit shutout to lead Columbus State to a 5-0 win over Mount Olive and force a winner-takes-all championship game. The Cougars won five consecutive games after losing in the first round Thursday. Mount Olive, which entered Sunday's play as the lone unbeaten team after winning its first three games in the regional, set a school record for wins and finished with a 49-13 mark. Game One Box Score Game Two Box Score
Mount Olive took a quick 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning of the championship game as Dustin Richardson drove a two-out double to the center field wall and came home on Scott Houin's single to left field.Columbus State left five runners stranded through the first three innings before Brad Bowen keyed a two-out rally with a triple to right-center field.
Jonnie Geiger drew a walk to put runners on the corners and both runners advanced on a balk by Trojan starter Darrell Ellis (7-2). McKee then lined a 2-2 pitch to center to score Geiger and give the Cougars the lead for good.
Mount Olive had a chance to tie the game or regain the lead in the bottom of the fourth as Eric Lovett lined a double to right with one out and Jason Sherrer drew a walk. But Columbus State starter Bryan Kilgore got out of the inning on a 6-4-3 double play.
After Trojan reliever Ted Pelech retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, Anthony Williams beat out an infield single to lead off the bottom half of the inning. But reliever Johnny Floyd (5-2) retired the side in order and would go on to set down the first 11 batters he faced.
Columbus State added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the sixth as Trent Bianco's single and two walks loaded the bases. Billy Howard followed with a two-out, two-run single to give the Cougars a three-run lead. Patrick Ball took over on the mound for Mount Olive and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit.
Mount Olive, which rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning in its second round win over Armstrong Atlantic State, had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth. Lovett lined a one-out single to left, the first hit allowed by Floyd. Sherrer drove the first pitch he saw deep to center field, but Geiger made the running catch on the warning track just in front of the 390-foot sign for the second out.
Graham Wooten, a late-game substitution, kept the Trojans' season alive with a single through the left side. But Columbus State first baseman Howard caught Williams' foul ball against the barrier just beyond the first base dugout to seal the championship for the Cougars.
In Sunday's first game, Rodney Rutherford's one-out solo home run in the bottom of the second broke a scoreless tie and McKee's two-out RBI-single in the bottom of the fifth extended Columbus State's lead to 2-0. The Cougars broke the game open in the seventh as Bowen's RBI-double and McKee's RBI-single highlighted a three-run rally.
Coker (10-3) retired 11 consecutive batters after allowing a one-out walk in the top of the first and took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up consecutive one-out singles to Houin and Sherrer. But Coker struck out the next two batters and retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced.
Mount Olive third baseman Stephen Nordan doubled in the sixth inning to finish his senior year with a school record 29 doubles on the season.
The shutout ended Mount Olive's streak of 116 consecutive games of scoring at least one run. The last time the Trojans were shut out was April 22, 2005 in a 3-0 loss to Limestone at the 2005 Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Tournament.
Columbus State, which won the 2002 National Championship, is making its third appearance in the national finals in the last six years. The Cougars begin play on day two of the national finals, taking on North Central Region champion Southern Indiana Saturday.
South Atlantic Regional - All-Tournament Team
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Kurt McKee, Columbus State
CATCHER: Trent Bianco, Columbus State
FIRST BASE: Billy Howard, Columbus State
SECOND BASE: Anthony Williams, Mount Olive
SHORTSTOP: Kurt McKee, Columbus State
THIRD BASE: Stephen Nordan, Mount Olive
OUTFIELD: Jonnie Geiger, Columbus State
OUTFIELD: Brad Bowen, Columbus State
OUTFIELD: Scott Houin, Mount Olive
DESIGNATED HITTER: Rodney Rutherford, Columbus State
PITCHER: Casey Hodges, Mount Olive
PITCHER: Jarrett Coker, Columbus State
Post-Game Comments
"We're just fortunate to come out and beat a very, very good team. It seems like we had the ball bouncing our way. We had some tremendous performances by a lot of guys on our team, and we're happy to be going back to Montgomery."
Columbus State head coach Greg Appleton.
"The seniors got together after Thursday's loss. Four of us were starters in 2004 when we went to the World Series and we didn't want our season to end. We just started playing loose baseball again like we did in the beginning of the season. And our pitching this weekend was the best I've ever seen."
Columbus State shortstop and tournament Most Outstanding Player Kurt McKee.
"I'd like to make sure the people of Kinston understand how much we appreciate them having us here. And we really appreciate the fan support we've gotten all season. I couldn't be prouder of this team. Good boys, good players, good students, good people."
Mount Olive head coach Carl Lancaster.
"At last year's regional, we knew coming in that we were the underdog. Being in Kinston was a great opportunity and it helped out a lot being at home and having the fans here. We just got beat. Columbus State was better than us today...maybe not tomorrow or yesterday, but today, they were better than us."
Mount Olive third baseman Stephen Nordan.
Additional coverage: Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer
Saturday, May 19, 2007
BASEBALL REGIONAL ROUND-UP--DAY TWO
Day two of NCAA Division II regional baseball tournament action is in the books, and already one top seed has seen its season end all too soon. Plus, one D-II South Nation team takes out its frustration on a bottom seed, and two others are left out in the dark during a Friday contest.
For more, please click on the links below, and read on.
Delta State 6, Ouachita Baptist 3 (OBU eliminated)
Box score: http://www.gulfsouthconference.org/sports/menssports/baseball/scr4.htm
Columbus State stomps Virginia State 14-0
http://csucougars.athleticsite.com/article.asp?articleID=820
Elsewhere at the South Atlantic Regional, Georgia College & State University drew a date against top seed and host Mount Olive with 3-1 over USC Aiken Friday at Kinston, N.C.
Mount Olive College Press Release: http://www.mountolivecollege.edu/athletics/fullstory.cfm?Section=athletics&NewsID=2075
Back at the South Central Regional, Montevallo held an 8-4 lead over West Florida going into the seventh inning, but darkness forced the suspension of that contest. Play will resume at 9 a.m. CDT Saturday.
Live stats: http://www.gulfsouthconference.org/sports/menssports/baseball/livestats/game6/xlive.htm
In the South Regional, the Stillman College Tigers give the Florida Southern Mocs all they can handle, only to see their season end with an 8-7 loss.
NCAA Sports.com Recap: http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/recaps/d2_0518_2203/2007
Finally, in the South Atlantic Regional, Armstrong Atlantic State can't hold the lead against Mount Olive, as the fourth-seeded Pirates were eliminated by the top-seeded Trojans 4-2 in 10 innings Friday.
http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/scoreboard/div2/div2/20070518
For more, please click on the links below, and read on.
Delta State 6, Ouachita Baptist 3 (OBU eliminated)
Box score: http://www.gulfsouthconference.org/sports/menssports/baseball/scr4.htm
Columbus State stomps Virginia State 14-0
http://csucougars.athleticsite.com/article.asp?articleID=820
Elsewhere at the South Atlantic Regional, Georgia College & State University drew a date against top seed and host Mount Olive with 3-1 over USC Aiken Friday at Kinston, N.C.
Mount Olive College Press Release: http://www.mountolivecollege.edu/athletics/fullstory.cfm?Section=athletics&NewsID=2075
Back at the South Central Regional, Montevallo held an 8-4 lead over West Florida going into the seventh inning, but darkness forced the suspension of that contest. Play will resume at 9 a.m. CDT Saturday.
Live stats: http://www.gulfsouthconference.org/sports/menssports/baseball/livestats/game6/xlive.htm
In the South Regional, the Stillman College Tigers give the Florida Southern Mocs all they can handle, only to see their season end with an 8-7 loss.
NCAA Sports.com Recap: http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/recaps/d2_0518_2203/2007
Finally, in the South Atlantic Regional, Armstrong Atlantic State can't hold the lead against Mount Olive, as the fourth-seeded Pirates were eliminated by the top-seeded Trojans 4-2 in 10 innings Friday.
Mount Olive College Press Release: http://www.mountolivecollege.edu/athletics/fullstory.cfm?Section=athletics&NewsID=2074
Full Regional Scoreboard:http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/scoreboard/div2/div2/20070518
Friday, May 18, 2007
BASEBALL REGIONAL ROUND-UP
Thursday turned out to be a good day to be a Georgia College & State University Bobcat, while the same couldn't be said for those who followed the Columbus State University Cougars on the first day of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional baseball tournament at Kinston, N.C. Read on below to find out what happened.
USC Aiken 6, Columbus State 1
CSU Press Release
USC Aiken Press Release
GC&SU 6, Armstrong Atlantic State 3
GC&SU Press Release
AASU Press Release
South Atlantic Regional Website
In the South Central Regional at Arkadelphia, Ark., it wasn't a good day to be a higher seed, or even a representative from the Gulf South Conference West Division for that matter, as top seed Ouachita Baptist and second seed Delta State both lost in round one. On the other hand, third seed Montevallo from the GSC East was the lone higher seed to win a game after the first day.
Live stats page courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
USC Aiken 6, Columbus State 1
CSU Press Release
USC Aiken Press Release
GC&SU 6, Armstrong Atlantic State 3
GC&SU Press Release
AASU Press Release
South Atlantic Regional Website
In the South Central Regional at Arkadelphia, Ark., it wasn't a good day to be a higher seed, or even a representative from the Gulf South Conference West Division for that matter, as top seed Ouachita Baptist and second seed Delta State both lost in round one. On the other hand, third seed Montevallo from the GSC East was the lone higher seed to win a game after the first day.
Live stats page courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
And in the South Regional at Tampa, Fla., the defending national champion University of Tampa Spartans downed SIAC champion Stillman College 5-3.
Article courtesy of NCAA Sports.com
LOCK HAVEN SHUTS OUT CSU IN D-II WORLD SERIES
The Columbus State University softball team can't get a run across against Lock Haven (Pa.), as the defending NCAA Division II national champions pitch a 3-0 shutout over the Lady Cougars in the opening round of the Division II softball championship in Akron, Ohio Thursday.
Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Article courtesy of Columbus State University Sports Information
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
SOFTBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT RECAP
The Columbus State University softball team will represent the South Atlantic Region at the NCAA Division II championships at Akron, Ohio this Thursday, as they defeated Armstrong Atlantic State 8-4 Monday.
The same thing couldn't be said for the Valdosta State University squad, however, as the Lady Blazers lost to Florida Gulf Coast 4-3 in nine innings Saturday. FGCU lost to Florida Southern 3-0 in the title game Sunday.
South Atlantic Regional Championship Recap courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference
South Regional Championship Recap courtesy of Valdosta State University Sports Information
The same thing couldn't be said for the Valdosta State University squad, however, as the Lady Blazers lost to Florida Gulf Coast 4-3 in nine innings Saturday. FGCU lost to Florida Southern 3-0 in the title game Sunday.
South Atlantic Regional Championship Recap courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference
South Regional Championship Recap courtesy of Valdosta State University Sports Information
NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
The pairings for the 2007 NCAA Division II baseball tournament were revealed Monday, and once again, D-II South Nation found itself well represented. The Gulf South and Peach Belt Conferences each had four teams selected to the South Central and South Atlantic Regionals, respectively, while the SIAC sent its automatic qualifier, Stillman, to the South Regional as the sixth seed. Regional tournament play starts Thursday, and runs through Sunday.
Additional coverage:
Full NCAA Tournament Bracket
Gulf South Conference Press Release
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Additional coverage:
Full NCAA Tournament Bracket
Gulf South Conference Press Release
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
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