OK, so this game flew under the radar. Still, anytime there are two teams playing for first place, it's always one game out of many in conference play. So, without any further ado, here goes!
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#17 Henderson State (14-5, 5-1) at #20 Delta State (15-3, 5-1)--Saturday 4 p.m. CST
Although first place is at stake in the Gulf South Conference West Division as of press time, this game has lost some of its luster, as the Reddies saw their 10-game winnning streak end with a 65-62 upset loss at home to Ouachita Baptist Thursday night. As for the Statesmen, they moved into that first place tie with HSU after downing Arkansas Tech 90-77, also on Thursday night.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
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USC Upstate (12-6, 4-3) at Georgia College & State University (V)--(13-5, 3-4)--Saturday 4 p.m. EST
The Bobcats play host to the Spartans in a game in which both teams are coming off mid-week losses. While GC&SU was being stomped at Augusta State 76-45 Wednesday night, Upstate had a disappointing performance against a struggling Francis Marion team, losing 66-62. That loss cost the Spartans a share of first place in the Peach Belt Conference North Division.
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North Alabama (10-10, 3-2) at Alabama-Huntsville (L)(V)--(14-5, 3-2)--Saturday 7 p.m. CST
The Chargers play host to the Lions in this heated Gulf South Conference East Division battle. The game will be carried live via broadband.
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USC Upstate (12-6, 4-3) at Georgia College & State University (V)--(13-5, 3-4)--Saturday 4 p.m. EST
The Bobcats play host to the Spartans in a game in which both teams are coming off mid-week losses. While GC&SU was being stomped at Augusta State 76-45 Wednesday night, Upstate had a disappointing performance against a struggling Francis Marion team, losing 66-62. That loss cost the Spartans a share of first place in the Peach Belt Conference North Division.
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North Alabama (10-10, 3-2) at Alabama-Huntsville (L)(V)--(14-5, 3-2)--Saturday 7 p.m. CST
The Chargers play host to the Lions in this heated Gulf South Conference East Division battle. The game will be carried live via broadband.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC UPSETS CLAYTON STATE
Men’s Basketball: No. 25 AASU 63, No. 2 Clayton State 58
Women’s Basketball: No. 15 Clayton State 82, AASU 72
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Tory Harris’ career-high 27 points helped the No. 25-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State men’s basketball team usher an upset of No. 2-ranked Clayton State, 63-58, in Peach Belt Conference action on Wednesday evening in Savannah. The win represents the highest-ranked opponent that the Pirates have defeated in the Peach Belt era.
The Pirates (14-4, 5-2 PBC) and the Lakers (17-1, 6-1 PBC) played a tight defensive contest in the first half with AASU tying up the game at 24-all on Harris’ jumper right before intermission. AASU did not take its first lead of the second half until a three-pointer by Harris put the Pirates up, 35-33, with 14:03 left, and moments later a 10-0 run by the Pirates snapped a 35-all tie and gave AASU its largest lead of the game, 45-30, with 11:17 left.
Clayton State cut the lead to two, 50-48, with 2:53 left, but another Harris bucket put the Pirates back up by four, and AASU clinched the game in the final 70 seconds by hitting eight of eight free throws. Harris hit 10-of-14 shots from the floor for his 2 points, while Bryan Taylor added a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. John Beugnot and Todd McLaurin each added 12 points for the Pirates.
In the women’s contest, the No. 15-ranked Lady Lakers (16-2, 6-1 PBC) survived a scare from the Lady Pirates (10-8, 4-3 PBC) but fought through a poor-shooting second half for an 82-72 victory. Both teams shot better than 50 percent in a high-scoring first half that saw Clayton State take a 52-42 lead at the break, but the Lady Pirates tied the game at 64-all on a Kaneetha Gordon free throw with 9:01 remaining.
AASU went scoreless over the next three minutes, however, and the Lady Lakers pulled away for the win. Sharon Wiles led all scorers for the Lady Lakers with a season-high 24 points – 20 in the first half – while the Lady Pirates were led by Tana Griffiths’ 20 points and double-doubles from Kaneetha Gordon (16 points, 15 rebounds) and Lacey Willis (12 points, 11 rebounds).
AASU returns to action on Saturday, January 20, with a PBC doubleheader at Lander at 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men).
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
Women’s Basketball: No. 15 Clayton State 82, AASU 72
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Tory Harris’ career-high 27 points helped the No. 25-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State men’s basketball team usher an upset of No. 2-ranked Clayton State, 63-58, in Peach Belt Conference action on Wednesday evening in Savannah. The win represents the highest-ranked opponent that the Pirates have defeated in the Peach Belt era.
The Pirates (14-4, 5-2 PBC) and the Lakers (17-1, 6-1 PBC) played a tight defensive contest in the first half with AASU tying up the game at 24-all on Harris’ jumper right before intermission. AASU did not take its first lead of the second half until a three-pointer by Harris put the Pirates up, 35-33, with 14:03 left, and moments later a 10-0 run by the Pirates snapped a 35-all tie and gave AASU its largest lead of the game, 45-30, with 11:17 left.
Clayton State cut the lead to two, 50-48, with 2:53 left, but another Harris bucket put the Pirates back up by four, and AASU clinched the game in the final 70 seconds by hitting eight of eight free throws. Harris hit 10-of-14 shots from the floor for his 2 points, while Bryan Taylor added a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. John Beugnot and Todd McLaurin each added 12 points for the Pirates.
In the women’s contest, the No. 15-ranked Lady Lakers (16-2, 6-1 PBC) survived a scare from the Lady Pirates (10-8, 4-3 PBC) but fought through a poor-shooting second half for an 82-72 victory. Both teams shot better than 50 percent in a high-scoring first half that saw Clayton State take a 52-42 lead at the break, but the Lady Pirates tied the game at 64-all on a Kaneetha Gordon free throw with 9:01 remaining.
AASU went scoreless over the next three minutes, however, and the Lady Lakers pulled away for the win. Sharon Wiles led all scorers for the Lady Lakers with a season-high 24 points – 20 in the first half – while the Lady Pirates were led by Tana Griffiths’ 20 points and double-doubles from Kaneetha Gordon (16 points, 15 rebounds) and Lacey Willis (12 points, 11 rebounds).
AASU returns to action on Saturday, January 20, with a PBC doubleheader at Lander at 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men).
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
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#12 Delta State (14-3, 4-1) at Arkansas Tech (12-5, 5-0)--Thursday 6 p.m. CST
Southern Arkansas (7-9, 4-1) at Harding (13-5, 3-2)--Thursday 5:30 p.m. CST
The top four teams in the Gulf South Conference West Division square off in games that tip off a half hour apart of each other. The most surprising teams of that quartet are ATU, whose Golden Suns have won seven straight games, and SAU, whose Riderettes have only one loss in GSC West play so far, losing to the aforementioned Golden Suns 62-50 on Jan. 13.
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#12 Delta State (14-3, 4-1) at Arkansas Tech (12-5, 5-0)--Thursday 6 p.m. CST
Southern Arkansas (7-9, 4-1) at Harding (13-5, 3-2)--Thursday 5:30 p.m. CST
The top four teams in the Gulf South Conference West Division square off in games that tip off a half hour apart of each other. The most surprising teams of that quartet are ATU, whose Golden Suns have won seven straight games, and SAU, whose Riderettes have only one loss in GSC West play so far, losing to the aforementioned Golden Suns 62-50 on Jan. 13.
Monday, January 22, 2007
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Montevallo (10-7, 3-1) at Valdosta State (13-5, 3-1)--Monday 6 p.m. EST
After coming off a big win at West Alabama, the Lady Blazers face another tough test in the Lady Falcons, who are coming off a big win themselves over West Florida. The winner of this game will take over sole possession of first place in the Gulf South Conference East Division
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Montevallo (13-5, 3-1) at Valdosta State (14-4, 3-1)--Monday 8 p.m. EST
First place in the GSC East will also be at stake in the nightcap, as the Falcons have won four straight games, including a 90-70 rout over West Florida Saturday. The Blazers finished a 2-1 road swing in the state of Alabama Saturday with an 81-70 win at West Alabama.
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Montevallo (10-7, 3-1) at Valdosta State (13-5, 3-1)--Monday 6 p.m. EST
After coming off a big win at West Alabama, the Lady Blazers face another tough test in the Lady Falcons, who are coming off a big win themselves over West Florida. The winner of this game will take over sole possession of first place in the Gulf South Conference East Division
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Montevallo (13-5, 3-1) at Valdosta State (14-4, 3-1)--Monday 8 p.m. EST
First place in the GSC East will also be at stake in the nightcap, as the Falcons have won four straight games, including a 90-70 rout over West Florida Saturday. The Blazers finished a 2-1 road swing in the state of Alabama Saturday with an 81-70 win at West Alabama.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
UNCP WOMEN UPSET #10 CLAYTON STATE
The streak is over! The 14th-ranked Clayton State women's basketball team saw its nine game winning come to a shocking end with a 59-51 upset loss at UNC Pembroke Saturday.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
WEST GEORGIA SWEEPS WEST ALABAMA
And then there were no more undefeated teams in Gulf South Conference East Division play. Or even winless teams in league action for that matter, as West Georgia swept West Alabama in a GSC East doubleheader in Carrollton, Ga. Tuesday night. In the women's game, the Lady Wolves reached the .500 mark in conference play with a 53-51 upset win over the Lady Tigers, while the UWG men finally won their first-ever GSC contest as the Wolves by knocking off the Tigers 77-75 in the nightcap.
Recaps courtesy of University of West Georgia Sports Information
West Georgia 53, West Alabama 51 (Women)
West Georgia 77, West Alabama 75 (Men)
Recaps courtesy of University of West Georgia Sports Information
West Georgia 53, West Alabama 51 (Women)
West Georgia 77, West Alabama 75 (Men)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
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January 17, 2007
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#10 Clayton State (14-1, 4-0) at Columbus State (L)-(V)--(12-3, 4-0)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Both teams have lengthy winning streaks, the Lady Cougars have won nine straight games, while the Laker women have won eight games in a row. Unfortunately, something's got to give when these two teams square off in Columbus, Ga. for sole possession of first place in the Peach Belt Conference South Division.
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#2 Clayton State (15-0, 4-0) at Columbus State (10-5, 3-1)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
The tests just keep on coming for the Lakers, who will do battle against a Cougars team that's coming off an 83-71 win over USC Aiken. As for Clayton State, after holding off Armstrong Atlantic State in a 69-64 in an overtime thriller last Wednesday (01/10), the Lakers got by PBC North Division leader Lander 70-63 last Saturday.
Augusta State (12-3, 4-0) at Armstrong Atlantic State (L)-(V)--(12-3, 3-1)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
The Pirates play host to the Jaguars in the other big match-up in the PBC South Division this mid-week. Depending upon the outcome of the Clayton State-Columbus State game listed above, there could be a four-way tie for the division lead by the end of the night.
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#10 Clayton State (14-1, 4-0) at Columbus State (L)-(V)--(12-3, 4-0)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Both teams have lengthy winning streaks, the Lady Cougars have won nine straight games, while the Laker women have won eight games in a row. Unfortunately, something's got to give when these two teams square off in Columbus, Ga. for sole possession of first place in the Peach Belt Conference South Division.
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#2 Clayton State (15-0, 4-0) at Columbus State (10-5, 3-1)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
The tests just keep on coming for the Lakers, who will do battle against a Cougars team that's coming off an 83-71 win over USC Aiken. As for Clayton State, after holding off Armstrong Atlantic State in a 69-64 in an overtime thriller last Wednesday (01/10), the Lakers got by PBC North Division leader Lander 70-63 last Saturday.
Augusta State (12-3, 4-0) at Armstrong Atlantic State (L)-(V)--(12-3, 3-1)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
The Pirates play host to the Jaguars in the other big match-up in the PBC South Division this mid-week. Depending upon the outcome of the Clayton State-Columbus State game listed above, there could be a four-way tie for the division lead by the end of the night.
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
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Valdosta State (12-4, 1-1) at Alabama-Huntsville (L)-- (12-4, 2-1)--Monday 8 p.m. CST
With all seven teams in the Gulf South Conference East Division all having at least one loss in conference action, this game has even more importance, as the loser will find itself saddled with its second league loss. The Chargers bounced back from a tough loss at Montevallo to defeat West Florida 80-74 at home Saturday night. Earlier that day, the Blazers saw their nine game winning streak get ground to a halt by shooting just 35.2 percent in a 77-63 loss at North Alabama.
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Valdosta State (12-4, 1-1) at Alabama-Huntsville (L)-- (12-4, 2-1)--Monday 8 p.m. CST
With all seven teams in the Gulf South Conference East Division all having at least one loss in conference action, this game has even more importance, as the loser will find itself saddled with its second league loss. The Chargers bounced back from a tough loss at Montevallo to defeat West Florida 80-74 at home Saturday night. Earlier that day, the Blazers saw their nine game winning streak get ground to a halt by shooting just 35.2 percent in a 77-63 loss at North Alabama.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
HENDERSON WOMEN LOSE AGAIN
Click here for details on the Henderson State University Lady Reddies second straight loss, 64-60, to Southern Arkansas Thursday night.
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USC Aiken (10-4, 2-1) at Columbus State (11-3, 3-0)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
It's the Lady Cougars hosting the Lady Pacers in a battle of division leaders in the Peach Belt Conference, well, sort of! While the CSU women have won eight straight games going into this contest, USCA will try to bounce back after being knocked off by UNC Pembroke, 66-54 on Wednesday. The loss to the Braves dropped the Lady Pacers into a three-way tie for first place in the North Division with UNCP and USC Upstate, all of whom are 2-1 in PBC action. On the other hand, the Lady Cougars are tied with nationally-ranked Clayton State at 3-0 to lead the South Division, in spite of having the longest current win streak among PBC women's squads.
Southern Arkansas (5-8, 2-0) at Arkansas Tech (9-5, 2-0)--Saturday 6 p.m. CST
Well, how about a game like this to put in the "Who would've thunk it?" category, as the Golden Suns play host to the Muleriders in an unlikely battle for a share of first place in the Gulf South Conference West Division. While both teams can claim wins over former nationally top-ranked Henderson State, with SAU claiming a 64-60 upset win over the suddenly vulnerable Lady Reddies Thursday night, only one of them can go to 3-0 in the GSC West once all is said and done.
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#17 Christian Brothers (13-2, 2-0) at Henderson State (11-4, 2-0)--Saturday 4 p.m. CST
Most years, the road to the Gulf South Conference West Division title either goes through Cleveland, Miss., or Arkadelphia, Ark. The nationally-ranked Buccaneers hope that road goes through Beale Street, as they pay visit to Reddie country in this key early-season showdown.
USC Upstate (10-4, 2-1) at Augusta State (11-3, 3-0)--Saturday 4 p.m. EST
The Spartans cross the Savannah River into Georgia to face the surprising Jaguars in this juicy Peach Belt Conference tilt. Augusta stayed unbeaten in PBC play by keeping Georgia College & State University winless in conference action thanks to an 83-70 road win on Wednesday.
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USC Aiken (10-4, 2-1) at Columbus State (11-3, 3-0)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
It's the Lady Cougars hosting the Lady Pacers in a battle of division leaders in the Peach Belt Conference, well, sort of! While the CSU women have won eight straight games going into this contest, USCA will try to bounce back after being knocked off by UNC Pembroke, 66-54 on Wednesday. The loss to the Braves dropped the Lady Pacers into a three-way tie for first place in the North Division with UNCP and USC Upstate, all of whom are 2-1 in PBC action. On the other hand, the Lady Cougars are tied with nationally-ranked Clayton State at 3-0 to lead the South Division, in spite of having the longest current win streak among PBC women's squads.
Southern Arkansas (5-8, 2-0) at Arkansas Tech (9-5, 2-0)--Saturday 6 p.m. CST
Well, how about a game like this to put in the "Who would've thunk it?" category, as the Golden Suns play host to the Muleriders in an unlikely battle for a share of first place in the Gulf South Conference West Division. While both teams can claim wins over former nationally top-ranked Henderson State, with SAU claiming a 64-60 upset win over the suddenly vulnerable Lady Reddies Thursday night, only one of them can go to 3-0 in the GSC West once all is said and done.
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#17 Christian Brothers (13-2, 2-0) at Henderson State (11-4, 2-0)--Saturday 4 p.m. CST
Most years, the road to the Gulf South Conference West Division title either goes through Cleveland, Miss., or Arkadelphia, Ark. The nationally-ranked Buccaneers hope that road goes through Beale Street, as they pay visit to Reddie country in this key early-season showdown.
USC Upstate (10-4, 2-1) at Augusta State (11-3, 3-0)--Saturday 4 p.m. EST
The Spartans cross the Savannah River into Georgia to face the surprising Jaguars in this juicy Peach Belt Conference tilt. Augusta stayed unbeaten in PBC play by keeping Georgia College & State University winless in conference action thanks to an 83-70 road win on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
#2 LAKERS HOLD OFF #20 PIRATES IN OVERTIME
Pirates Slip In OT To No. 2 Clayton, 69-64
MORROW, Ga. (January 10) - Junior William Kane hit a huge three-pointer at the end of regulation to force overtime at No. 2 Clayton State, but the Lakers pulled away from the Pirates in the extra frame, knocking off No.20 Armstrong Atlantic, 69-64, in Peach Belt Conference action on Wednesday evening.
The Pirates (11-3, 2-1 PBC) opened the contest strong, taking a 12-point halftime lead on the Lakers (14-0, 3-0 PBC), 33-21. Clayton State hit 56 percent from the floor in capping a second-half comeback.
AASU trailed by five, 58-53 with 15 seconds left, but Jamaal Galloway was fouled on a three-point attempt and hit all three free throws. Clayton State made one of two free throws, then Kane hit the three-pointer to send the game into OT. In overtime, the Lakers hit 8-of-10 free throws to pickup the win. Kane led a quartet of Pirates in double figures with 14 points, while Jamaal Galloway added 12 and Patrick Sanou and Tory Harris each added 10.
The Pirates return to action on Saturday, January 13, at Francis Marion at 7:30 p.m.
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
MORROW, Ga. (January 10) - Junior William Kane hit a huge three-pointer at the end of regulation to force overtime at No. 2 Clayton State, but the Lakers pulled away from the Pirates in the extra frame, knocking off No.20 Armstrong Atlantic, 69-64, in Peach Belt Conference action on Wednesday evening.
The Pirates (11-3, 2-1 PBC) opened the contest strong, taking a 12-point halftime lead on the Lakers (14-0, 3-0 PBC), 33-21. Clayton State hit 56 percent from the floor in capping a second-half comeback.
AASU trailed by five, 58-53 with 15 seconds left, but Jamaal Galloway was fouled on a three-point attempt and hit all three free throws. Clayton State made one of two free throws, then Kane hit the three-pointer to send the game into OT. In overtime, the Lakers hit 8-of-10 free throws to pickup the win. Kane led a quartet of Pirates in double figures with 14 points, while Jamaal Galloway added 12 and Patrick Sanou and Tory Harris each added 10.
The Pirates return to action on Saturday, January 13, at Francis Marion at 7:30 p.m.
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
VSU HOLDS OFF UWG 85-82
They may have been the last team to open Gulf South Conference East Division play Tuesday night, but it was worth the wait, as the Valdosta State University Blazers withstood a furious rally from the University of West Georgia Wolves to win 85-82 at Valdosta, Ga.
With the win, the VSU men (12-3, 1-0) have now won nine straight games dating back to Dec. 2, when they defeated Georgia Southwestern State 66-59. The Blazers also pulled into a first place with idle West Florida (8-5, 1-0) after the hard-fought win.
Article courtesy of Valdosta State University Sports Information
With the win, the VSU men (12-3, 1-0) have now won nine straight games dating back to Dec. 2, when they defeated Georgia Southwestern State 66-59. The Blazers also pulled into a first place with idle West Florida (8-5, 1-0) after the hard-fought win.
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Monday, January 08, 2007
ARKANSAS TECH WOMEN UPSET #1 HENDERSON STATE
There will be a new top-ranked team in NCAA Division II women's basketball this week, thanks to the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns. ATU handed Henderson State its first loss of the season on the road Saturday, in a 72-55 upset win over the Lady Reddies.
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Article courtesy of Arkansas Tech University Sports Information
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Monday, January 8, 2007
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Alabama-Huntsville (11-3, 1-0) at Montevallo (9-5, 0-1)--Monday 7:30 p.m. CST
Yes, it may be early in the Gulf South Conference season, but already it's a must-win situation for the Falcons, as they hope to snap a three-game losing streak against the Chargers, who have won four straight games. The Chargers charged into Livingston, Ala. Saturday night, and trounced West Alabama 80-58, while the Falcons suffered a 101-94 setback to North Alabama at home.
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Alabama-Huntsville (11-3, 1-0) at Montevallo (9-5, 0-1)--Monday 7:30 p.m. CST
Yes, it may be early in the Gulf South Conference season, but already it's a must-win situation for the Falcons, as they hope to snap a three-game losing streak against the Chargers, who have won four straight games. The Chargers charged into Livingston, Ala. Saturday night, and trounced West Alabama 80-58, while the Falcons suffered a 101-94 setback to North Alabama at home.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
JAGUARS EDGE COUGARS IN PBC OPENER
Augusta, GA - Columbus State rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to take a nine-point lead in the second half, but could not hold off a late Jaguar run in falling 81-75 to Augusta State in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both schools. CSU falls to 7-5 (0-1 in the PBC), while Augusta State moves to 9-3 (1-0).
"We got hot in the second half and made a bunch of shots," said CSU coach Doug Branson. "We spent some energy getting back in the game and making our run and I think we sort of lost our legs a little and lost our defensive intensity. That (defense) is where we were winning the game and when we lost that intensity, they were able to make their run."
ASU out-scored the Cougars 15-2 over the first six minutes of play. That run became 23-8 by the 12:02 mark when Tyrekus Bowman hit a layup for two of his 19 first-half points. Bowman also completed a rare first-half double-double with 10 rebounds in the period. The CSU offense finally responded and used a 19-7 run to pull the margin to just 30-27 with 5:09 to play in the half. ASU out-scored the Cougars 4-2 over the remaining time to take a 34-29 lead into halftime.
CSU came out in the second half with intensity on both ends of the floor. Trailing 38-29 after ASU scored the first four points of the half, CSU got a trey from Corris Portis and used that to fuel a 22-7 run. An Alton Hart layup with 15:26 left gave the Cougars their first lead of the contest, and his second layup less than a minute later capped the big run and gave CSU a 51-45 lead.
CSU took its biggest lead at 56-47 with 13:24 left on a Ron Robinson triple. At that point, ASU began to take advantage of some defensive fatigue by CSU and started to whittle away at the lead. After Ben Madgen's three-pointer tied the game at 61 with 8:29 left, Robinson put the Cougar back up by four by completing a rare four-point play. He drained a three-pointer, was fouled, and made the ensuing free-throw for a 65-61 lead. The Jags responded with a 14-4 run to re-take the lead for good. Two Demetrius Howard hit two free-throws with 2:31 left to give ASU a 75-69 lead.
CSU got treys from Justin Wilson and Robinson to get back to within two points with 50 seconds left, but Augusta State sealed the game by hitting four free-throws in the final 39 seconds.
"We got some momentum with our run early in the half, but we just did not continue it and finish it off. Give them (ASU) credit, though, they did some nice things and started going back inside to what they had been successful with in the first half. Now we have to re-group, re-focus, and get ready to play on Saturday," said Branson.
Bowman finished with a game-high 29 points to go with 18 rebounds to lead the Jaguars. Daniel Dixon added 15, while Madgen tallied 14 and Garret Siler 10. ASU shot 50 percent in the second half and 43 percent overall.
Robinson led CSU with 21 points - 15 of those on treys - and six assists. Corris Portis added 15 points and five rebounds, while Alton Hart collected another double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds to go with three blocked shots. CSU shot 44 percent in the second half to finish at 39.7 percent overall. The Cougars won the battle of the boards 47-38, but committed 18 turnovers to just eight for the Jaguars.
CSU continues its PBC road trip on Saturday, heading to UNC Pembroke for a 4 PM matchup. Augusta State makes the short trip to USC Aiken on Saturday night at 7:30.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
"We got hot in the second half and made a bunch of shots," said CSU coach Doug Branson. "We spent some energy getting back in the game and making our run and I think we sort of lost our legs a little and lost our defensive intensity. That (defense) is where we were winning the game and when we lost that intensity, they were able to make their run."
ASU out-scored the Cougars 15-2 over the first six minutes of play. That run became 23-8 by the 12:02 mark when Tyrekus Bowman hit a layup for two of his 19 first-half points. Bowman also completed a rare first-half double-double with 10 rebounds in the period. The CSU offense finally responded and used a 19-7 run to pull the margin to just 30-27 with 5:09 to play in the half. ASU out-scored the Cougars 4-2 over the remaining time to take a 34-29 lead into halftime.
CSU came out in the second half with intensity on both ends of the floor. Trailing 38-29 after ASU scored the first four points of the half, CSU got a trey from Corris Portis and used that to fuel a 22-7 run. An Alton Hart layup with 15:26 left gave the Cougars their first lead of the contest, and his second layup less than a minute later capped the big run and gave CSU a 51-45 lead.
CSU took its biggest lead at 56-47 with 13:24 left on a Ron Robinson triple. At that point, ASU began to take advantage of some defensive fatigue by CSU and started to whittle away at the lead. After Ben Madgen's three-pointer tied the game at 61 with 8:29 left, Robinson put the Cougar back up by four by completing a rare four-point play. He drained a three-pointer, was fouled, and made the ensuing free-throw for a 65-61 lead. The Jags responded with a 14-4 run to re-take the lead for good. Two Demetrius Howard hit two free-throws with 2:31 left to give ASU a 75-69 lead.
CSU got treys from Justin Wilson and Robinson to get back to within two points with 50 seconds left, but Augusta State sealed the game by hitting four free-throws in the final 39 seconds.
"We got some momentum with our run early in the half, but we just did not continue it and finish it off. Give them (ASU) credit, though, they did some nice things and started going back inside to what they had been successful with in the first half. Now we have to re-group, re-focus, and get ready to play on Saturday," said Branson.
Bowman finished with a game-high 29 points to go with 18 rebounds to lead the Jaguars. Daniel Dixon added 15, while Madgen tallied 14 and Garret Siler 10. ASU shot 50 percent in the second half and 43 percent overall.
Robinson led CSU with 21 points - 15 of those on treys - and six assists. Corris Portis added 15 points and five rebounds, while Alton Hart collected another double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds to go with three blocked shots. CSU shot 44 percent in the second half to finish at 39.7 percent overall. The Cougars won the battle of the boards 47-38, but committed 18 turnovers to just eight for the Jaguars.
CSU continues its PBC road trip on Saturday, heading to UNC Pembroke for a 4 PM matchup. Augusta State makes the short trip to USC Aiken on Saturday night at 7:30.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
GC&SU BASEBALL RANKED #2 IN PRESEASON POLL
GCSU Baseball Named #2 in Preseason National Poll
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – On the strength of a 53-12 season a year ago and solid core of returners, the Georgia College & State University baseball team was selected No. 2 in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II Preseason Poll.
Back are formidable seniors in 2006 Second Team All-American Michael Antonini (Aston, Pa./Cardinal O’Hara/Gloucester County College) on the mound, All-Region performer Daniel Heflin (Topeka, Kan./Topeka West/Johnson County C.C./Armstrong Atlantic State Univ.) at first base and captains Justin Mills (Ivey, Ga./John Milledge Academy) and Casey Cullen (Dublin, Ga./Dublin/Middle Georgia Coll.) in the outfield.
The Bobcats kick off the 2007 season at No. 1 University of Tampa, Friday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. The home portion of the GCSU schedule begins Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. against North Greenville College.
Source: Georgia College & State University Sports Information
Analysis: Despite a 53-12 record last year, the GC&SU Bobcats fell short of their ultimate goal: reaching the NCAA Division II World Series. This year, though, head coach Chris Calciano and his charges hope to reach that goal of making the trip to Montgomery, Ala. Perhaps an early season test at top-ranked and defending national champion Tampa will give the Bobcats just how good they might be.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – On the strength of a 53-12 season a year ago and solid core of returners, the Georgia College & State University baseball team was selected No. 2 in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II Preseason Poll.
Back are formidable seniors in 2006 Second Team All-American Michael Antonini (Aston, Pa./Cardinal O’Hara/Gloucester County College) on the mound, All-Region performer Daniel Heflin (Topeka, Kan./Topeka West/Johnson County C.C./Armstrong Atlantic State Univ.) at first base and captains Justin Mills (Ivey, Ga./John Milledge Academy) and Casey Cullen (Dublin, Ga./Dublin/Middle Georgia Coll.) in the outfield.
The Bobcats kick off the 2007 season at No. 1 University of Tampa, Friday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. The home portion of the GCSU schedule begins Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. against North Greenville College.
Source: Georgia College & State University Sports Information
Analysis: Despite a 53-12 record last year, the GC&SU Bobcats fell short of their ultimate goal: reaching the NCAA Division II World Series. This year, though, head coach Chris Calciano and his charges hope to reach that goal of making the trip to Montgomery, Ala. Perhaps an early season test at top-ranked and defending national champion Tampa will give the Bobcats just how good they might be.
COLLEGIATE BASEBALL PRESEASON POLL RELEASED
Columbus, GA - Columbus State is among five teams from the Peach Belt Conference ranked in the top 40 in a preseason poll released by the Collegiate Baseball Magazine on Thursday. CSU will begin the 2007 season ranked #14. Georgia College & State University is ranked #2, Francis Marion #6, USC Aiken #22, and USC Upstate checks in at #37. Armstrong Atlantic State, Lander, and UNC Pembroke all recieved votes. Tampa, the defending D-II champion, is ranked preseason #1.
CSU went 41-20 last season and will open the 2007 campaign at home against West Alabama in a doubleheader on February 3.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
Additional Information:
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Complete rankings courtesy of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
CSU went 41-20 last season and will open the 2007 campaign at home against West Alabama in a doubleheader on February 3.
Source: Columbus State University Sports Information
Additional Information:
Peach Belt Conference Press Release
Complete rankings courtesy of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
MUST SEE GAMES
Thursday, January 4, 2007
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TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Columbus State (8-3) at Augusta State (8-2)
Thursday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Jaguars play host to the Lady Cougars in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both teams. The CSU women enter the new year on a five-game winning streak, with Tuskegee becoming its most recent victim in a 61-56 win in their own Holiday Classic last Saturday. Meanwhile, Augusta State has won four straight contests, with the most recent victory a 76-67 triumph over Converse last Friday.
TOP MEN'S GAME
Columbus State (7-4) at Augusta State (8-3)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Cougars travel from one end of Georgia to the other to open Peach Belt Conference, as they face the surprising Jaguars. The CSU men have won seven of their last nine games since starting the season 0-2 under interim head coach Doug Branson, who replaced the retired Herbert Greene. Augusta State had a four-game winning streak snapped last weekend, as the Jaguars fell to Catawba 92-70.
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TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Columbus State (8-3) at Augusta State (8-2)
Thursday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lady Jaguars play host to the Lady Cougars in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both teams. The CSU women enter the new year on a five-game winning streak, with Tuskegee becoming its most recent victim in a 61-56 win in their own Holiday Classic last Saturday. Meanwhile, Augusta State has won four straight contests, with the most recent victory a 76-67 triumph over Converse last Friday.
TOP MEN'S GAME
Columbus State (7-4) at Augusta State (8-3)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Cougars travel from one end of Georgia to the other to open Peach Belt Conference, as they face the surprising Jaguars. The CSU men have won seven of their last nine games since starting the season 0-2 under interim head coach Doug Branson, who replaced the retired Herbert Greene. Augusta State had a four-game winning streak snapped last weekend, as the Jaguars fell to Catawba 92-70.
AASU SWEEPS PBC OPENERS
Men’s Basketball: AASU 66, No. 21 GCSU 64
Women’s Basketball: AASU 71, GCSU 67
SAVANNAH, Ga. – William Kane’s floater in the lane with four seconds remaining lifted the Armstrong Atlantic State men’s basketball team to a 66-64 victory over No. 21-ranked GCSU in both team’s Peach Belt Conference opener on Wednesday evening in Savannah. The win by the Pirate men capped a doubleheader sweep of the Bobcats as the AASU women notched a come-from-behind victory over the Lady Bobcats, 71-67.Kane’s heroics were needed as the Bobcats (10-2, 0-1 PBC) erased a five-point deficit in the final 24 seconds. Shaun Keaton hit two free throws, then after a Pirate turnover, Keaton buried a three-pointer with 9.6 seconds remaining to tie the score at 66-all. The Pirates called time out, then inbounded the ball to senior Tory Harris – who beat the Bobcats on a last-second shot in last year’s PBC semifinals. Harris drew a double team bringing the ball up the court, so he threw a jump pass to Kane, who dribbled once into the lane and put up the floater to put the Pirates up by two. Shejdie Childs had a last-ditch attempt to win for the Bobcats, but his halfcourt shot missed as time expired, giving the Pirates (10-2, 1-0 PBC) their second win over a nationally-ranked team this season.
Keaton led all scorers with 24 points off the bench for GCSU, while Aaron Clark collected a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds and Aaron Gibbs added 14 points. AASU was led by Bryan Taylor’s 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jamaal Galloway added 11 points.
In the women’s contest, the Lady Pirates erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and Nicole Hornage’s three-point basket snapped a 66-all tie with 39 seconds remaining to give the Pirates the win. Kaneetha Gordon tallied a career-high 22 points, while Tana Griffiths’ 11 points included three second-half three-pointers to help AASU (7-5, 1-0 PBC) win its PBC opener over the Lady Bobcats (9-3, 0-1 PBC). Marquita Driskell led GCSU with 16 points, while Tiauna Brantley added 10.
AASU returns to action on Saturday, January 6, with a PBC doubleheader against North Georgia at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. GCSU is next in action at Lander on Saturday in PBC action.
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
Women’s Basketball: AASU 71, GCSU 67
SAVANNAH, Ga. – William Kane’s floater in the lane with four seconds remaining lifted the Armstrong Atlantic State men’s basketball team to a 66-64 victory over No. 21-ranked GCSU in both team’s Peach Belt Conference opener on Wednesday evening in Savannah. The win by the Pirate men capped a doubleheader sweep of the Bobcats as the AASU women notched a come-from-behind victory over the Lady Bobcats, 71-67.Kane’s heroics were needed as the Bobcats (10-2, 0-1 PBC) erased a five-point deficit in the final 24 seconds. Shaun Keaton hit two free throws, then after a Pirate turnover, Keaton buried a three-pointer with 9.6 seconds remaining to tie the score at 66-all. The Pirates called time out, then inbounded the ball to senior Tory Harris – who beat the Bobcats on a last-second shot in last year’s PBC semifinals. Harris drew a double team bringing the ball up the court, so he threw a jump pass to Kane, who dribbled once into the lane and put up the floater to put the Pirates up by two. Shejdie Childs had a last-ditch attempt to win for the Bobcats, but his halfcourt shot missed as time expired, giving the Pirates (10-2, 1-0 PBC) their second win over a nationally-ranked team this season.
Keaton led all scorers with 24 points off the bench for GCSU, while Aaron Clark collected a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds and Aaron Gibbs added 14 points. AASU was led by Bryan Taylor’s 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jamaal Galloway added 11 points.
In the women’s contest, the Lady Pirates erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and Nicole Hornage’s three-point basket snapped a 66-all tie with 39 seconds remaining to give the Pirates the win. Kaneetha Gordon tallied a career-high 22 points, while Tana Griffiths’ 11 points included three second-half three-pointers to help AASU (7-5, 1-0 PBC) win its PBC opener over the Lady Bobcats (9-3, 0-1 PBC). Marquita Driskell led GCSU with 16 points, while Tiauna Brantley added 10.
AASU returns to action on Saturday, January 6, with a PBC doubleheader against North Georgia at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. GCSU is next in action at Lander on Saturday in PBC action.
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
LAKERS WIN AT BUZZER, BOBCATS LOSE HEARTBREAKER
Two nationally ranked NCAA Division II men's basketball teams from the Peach Belt Conference opened league play on the road Wednesday night. But only one of them left with a win, as Todd McLaurin made a desperation trey at the buzzer to lead #2 Clayton State to a 67-64 win over Georgia Southwestern State at Americus, Ga.
Across the state in Savannah, #21 Georgia College & State University was not as fortunate, as the Bobcats lost to Armstrong Atlantic State 66-64 on a last second shot in the closing seconds despite a game-high 24 points from Shaun Keaton. Bryan Taylor scored 16 points, while Jamaal Galloway added 11 points to lead the Pirates to the upset win.
Stay connected to D-II South Sports for more details as they become available.
Across the state in Savannah, #21 Georgia College & State University was not as fortunate, as the Bobcats lost to Armstrong Atlantic State 66-64 on a last second shot in the closing seconds despite a game-high 24 points from Shaun Keaton. Bryan Taylor scored 16 points, while Jamaal Galloway added 11 points to lead the Pirates to the upset win.
Stay connected to D-II South Sports for more details as they become available.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
MUST SEE GAMES
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
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National rankings are courtesy of NABC/Division II Bulletin poll.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
#2 Clayton State (11-0) at Georgia Southwestern State (7-3)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
#21 Georgia College & State University (10-1) at Armstrong Atlantic State (9-2)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Peach Belt Conference play opens Wednesday night, and it starts with two big games that could set the tone for the remainder of the season. In Savannah, Ga., the Pirates play host to a Bobcats that has lost only once, while the Hurricanes play their first-ever PBC contest against one of the nation's top teams in the Lakers.
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TOP MEN'S GAMES
#2 Clayton State (11-0) at Georgia Southwestern State (7-3)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
#21 Georgia College & State University (10-1) at Armstrong Atlantic State (9-2)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Peach Belt Conference play opens Wednesday night, and it starts with two big games that could set the tone for the remainder of the season. In Savannah, Ga., the Pirates play host to a Bobcats that has lost only once, while the Hurricanes play their first-ever PBC contest against one of the nation's top teams in the Lakers.
LANDER WOMEN WIN PEACH BELT CONFERENCE OPENER
The Lander University Lady Bearcats downed Francis Marion 74-61 in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both teams at Florence, S.C. Tuesday night. The Lander women fought their way to the .500 (5-5, 1-0 PBC) thanks to a 23 point, 13 assist performance from Tiara Good.
Article courtesy of Lander University Sports Information
Article courtesy of Lander University Sports Information
CLAYTON STATE STILL #2 IN NABC POLL
The Clayton State University men's basketball team maintained the #2 ranking in this week's NABC/NCAA Division II poll. Georgia College & State University and Christian Brothers University were the only other from D-II South Nation to earn spots in the top 25, as the Bobcats are ranked 21st, while the Buccaneers come in at #25. Montevallo, which held the #10 national ranking in the previous poll, dropped out of the rankings after back-to-back losses to Grand Valley State and Presbyterian in the Florida Southern Holiday Classic at Lakeland, Fla. last week.
On the women's side, Henderson State held on to the top ranking in the ESPN/USA Today poll, while Delta State dropped two spots to #13, Clayton State rose three spots to #17, and Fort Valley State fell six spots to #25.
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On the women's side, Henderson State held on to the top ranking in the ESPN/USA Today poll, while Delta State dropped two spots to #13, Clayton State rose three spots to #17, and Fort Valley State fell six spots to #25.
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PEACH BELT GOES BROADBAND
AIKEN, S.C..--USC Aiken’s home men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader with Augusta State on Saturday, January 6 has been selected by the NCAA for live broadband streaming through CSTV. The women’s game begins at 5:30 PM with the men’s contest to follow at 7:30 PM. Fans can log onto www.NCAAsports.com/DII for the live broadcast.
“This is a great opportunity for national exposure of not only our basketball programs, but of our University as well,” said Brad Fields, USC Aiken Assistant AD for Communications. “We already have an audience that tunes into our live audio/video streaming of games, but on Saturday, those folks will have the chance to see a broadcast with all the bells and whistles of a television production.”
NCAA Division II recently partnered with CSTV on a three-year regular-season television and broadband package agreement that will showcase Division II football and men’s and women’s basketball games live. On January 6, six games will be broadcast live with two of them occurring at USC Aiken. The doubleheader is the only one in the Peach Belt Conference scheduled for 2006-07 (Armstrong Atlantic State and Columbus State will have their February 24 contest aired on CSTV television).
Both USC Aiken squads enter the week with reason for excitement. The Lady Pacers are off to an 8-3 start and carry a four-game winning streak into Wednesday’s conference opener with USC Upstate at “The Courthouse”. The Pacers are 5-7 and have added Abdul Herrera, a 6-11 transfer from Cincinnati, to the mix when they too take the floor on Wednesday at 7:30 against the Spartans.
Brad Muller, former radio voice of Georgia College & State University athletics, will provide the play-by-play on Saturday while Ken Gerlinger, Director of Media Relations at the Peach Belt Conference, will serve as color analyst.
Source: USC Aiken Sports Information
“This is a great opportunity for national exposure of not only our basketball programs, but of our University as well,” said Brad Fields, USC Aiken Assistant AD for Communications. “We already have an audience that tunes into our live audio/video streaming of games, but on Saturday, those folks will have the chance to see a broadcast with all the bells and whistles of a television production.”
NCAA Division II recently partnered with CSTV on a three-year regular-season television and broadband package agreement that will showcase Division II football and men’s and women’s basketball games live. On January 6, six games will be broadcast live with two of them occurring at USC Aiken. The doubleheader is the only one in the Peach Belt Conference scheduled for 2006-07 (Armstrong Atlantic State and Columbus State will have their February 24 contest aired on CSTV television).
Both USC Aiken squads enter the week with reason for excitement. The Lady Pacers are off to an 8-3 start and carry a four-game winning streak into Wednesday’s conference opener with USC Upstate at “The Courthouse”. The Pacers are 5-7 and have added Abdul Herrera, a 6-11 transfer from Cincinnati, to the mix when they too take the floor on Wednesday at 7:30 against the Spartans.
Brad Muller, former radio voice of Georgia College & State University athletics, will provide the play-by-play on Saturday while Ken Gerlinger, Director of Media Relations at the Peach Belt Conference, will serve as color analyst.
Source: USC Aiken Sports Information
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