The nationally top-ranked Delta State University Lady Statesmen remained unbeaten, but not without a fight, as they edged 10th-ranked Arkansas Tech, 73-71, in a Thursday night thriller at Russellville, Ark. The win clinched the Gulf South Conference West Division title for the Lady Statesmen.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
REGIONAL RANKINGS REVIEW--MEN
With the final weekend of the 2007-08 NCAA Division II regular season fast approaching, how do the men's teams stack up in terms of who will advance to postseason play? Let's read on to find the answers in this installment of the "Regional Rankings Review".
South Region
1.
North Alabama
19-7
18-4
2.
Florida Southern
21-6
18-5
3.
Benedict
20-4
20-4
4.
Tampa
16-7
14-5
5.
Harding
11-8
11-8
6.
Eckerd
16-8
16-5
7.
Rollins
16-7
11-7
8.
West Georgia
13-10
13-10
9.
Alabama-Huntsville
13-12
11-10
10.
Christian Brothers
15-9
14-7
Analysis: North Alabama (23-7 overall, 10-2 GSC) is on a roll entering the Gulf South Conference tournament, winning eight straight games, and a GSC East Division title. But perennial Sunshine State Conference power Florida Southern wants to steal the Lions thunder, and the home court advantage for the South Regional tournament. As the SIAC regular season champions, Benedict hopes to avoid an early exit from its conference tournament.
South Atlantic Region
1.
Augusta State
21-3
21-3
2.
South Carolina Aiken
23-2
23-1
3.
Lenoir-Rhyne
20-3
19-3
4.
Virginia Union
19-6
17-6
5.
Elizabeth City State
17-6
17-6
6.
Wingate
19-4
17-4
7.
Bowie State
18-7
18-7
8.
Carson-Newman
18-4
18-4
9.
Armstrong Atlantic State
16-9
16-9
10.
Johnson C. Smith
16-9
16-9
Analysis: With its 65-56 win over Clayton State, combined with Augusta State's 91-83 upset loss to Columbus State, both on Feb. 27, USC Aiken (24-2, 18-1 PBC) not only clinched the Peach Belt Conference regular season title-while carrying an 11-game winning streak into next week's PBC tournament, they also put themselves in position to overtake their Central Savannah River Area rivals for the top spot in next week's regional poll. It'll be interesting to see whether the Pacers can maintain that pace heading into postseason play en route to hosting the South Atlantic Regional.
South Region
1.
North Alabama
19-7
18-4
2.
Florida Southern
21-6
18-5
3.
Benedict
20-4
20-4
4.
Tampa
16-7
14-5
5.
Harding
11-8
11-8
6.
Eckerd
16-8
16-5
7.
Rollins
16-7
11-7
8.
West Georgia
13-10
13-10
9.
Alabama-Huntsville
13-12
11-10
10.
Christian Brothers
15-9
14-7
Analysis: North Alabama (23-7 overall, 10-2 GSC) is on a roll entering the Gulf South Conference tournament, winning eight straight games, and a GSC East Division title. But perennial Sunshine State Conference power Florida Southern wants to steal the Lions thunder, and the home court advantage for the South Regional tournament. As the SIAC regular season champions, Benedict hopes to avoid an early exit from its conference tournament.
South Atlantic Region
1.
Augusta State
21-3
21-3
2.
South Carolina Aiken
23-2
23-1
3.
Lenoir-Rhyne
20-3
19-3
4.
Virginia Union
19-6
17-6
5.
Elizabeth City State
17-6
17-6
6.
Wingate
19-4
17-4
7.
Bowie State
18-7
18-7
8.
Carson-Newman
18-4
18-4
9.
Armstrong Atlantic State
16-9
16-9
10.
Johnson C. Smith
16-9
16-9
Analysis: With its 65-56 win over Clayton State, combined with Augusta State's 91-83 upset loss to Columbus State, both on Feb. 27, USC Aiken (24-2, 18-1 PBC) not only clinched the Peach Belt Conference regular season title-while carrying an 11-game winning streak into next week's PBC tournament, they also put themselves in position to overtake their Central Savannah River Area rivals for the top spot in next week's regional poll. It'll be interesting to see whether the Pacers can maintain that pace heading into postseason play en route to hosting the South Atlantic Regional.
REGIONAL RANKINGS REVIEW--WOMEN
Our road to the NCAA Division II tournament with an analysis on the women's rankings.
NOTE: First record is the record against all Division II opponents, followed by the in-region record. Games against non-NCAA Division II teams do not count in the rankings. The top eight teams in each region will advance to the NCAA Division II tournament on March 9.
Source: NCAA Sports.com
South Region
1
Delta State
22-0
18-0
2
West Georgia
22-2
22-2
3
Arkansas Tech
18-3
18-3
4
Tampa
20-5
18-4
5
Nova Southeastern
19-6
16-5
6
Tuskegee
17-7
17-5
7
Harding
13-8
13-8
8
Valdosta State
20-4
19-4
9
Barry
17-8
14-6
10
Fort Valley State
17-9
16-7
Analysis: Going into Thursday night's showdown against nationally 10th-ranked Arkansas Tech, top-ranked Delta State had a chance to clinch the Gulf South Conference West Division title outright with a win, and preserve their perfect record. Regardless of the outcome, the Lady Statesmen appear poised to host the South Regional, thanks to their impressive record.
Still, don't count the likes of teams such as ATU, West Georgia, and Valdosta State out of the picture just yet, as all of those teams are more than capable of making a solid postseason run.
South Atlantic Region
1
Francis Marion
18-5
18-5
2
Clayton State
17-8
17-6
3
Augusta State
17-7
17-7
4
Columbus State
15-9
15-9
5
Tusculum
21-3
18-3
6
Wingate
18-7
18-6
7
North Georgia
16-10
16-10
8
Shaw
17-11
15-6
9
Johnson C. Smith
17-7
17-7
10
South Carolina-Aiken
16-7
15-7
Analysis: Despite having multiple teams beating up on each other, the Peach Belt Conference still managed to place six teams in the South Atlantic regional rankings, including the top four positions. With six teams separted by one game for first place--five of those holding identical 12-7 records in PBC play, and Francis Marion (20-6, 13-6) barely clinging to a one-game lead for the regular season title--this could set the tone for one of the most competitive conference tournaments in recent years.
NOTE: First record is the record against all Division II opponents, followed by the in-region record. Games against non-NCAA Division II teams do not count in the rankings. The top eight teams in each region will advance to the NCAA Division II tournament on March 9.
Source: NCAA Sports.com
South Region
1
Delta State
22-0
18-0
2
West Georgia
22-2
22-2
3
Arkansas Tech
18-3
18-3
4
Tampa
20-5
18-4
5
Nova Southeastern
19-6
16-5
6
Tuskegee
17-7
17-5
7
Harding
13-8
13-8
8
Valdosta State
20-4
19-4
9
Barry
17-8
14-6
10
Fort Valley State
17-9
16-7
Analysis: Going into Thursday night's showdown against nationally 10th-ranked Arkansas Tech, top-ranked Delta State had a chance to clinch the Gulf South Conference West Division title outright with a win, and preserve their perfect record. Regardless of the outcome, the Lady Statesmen appear poised to host the South Regional, thanks to their impressive record.
Still, don't count the likes of teams such as ATU, West Georgia, and Valdosta State out of the picture just yet, as all of those teams are more than capable of making a solid postseason run.
South Atlantic Region
1
Francis Marion
18-5
18-5
2
Clayton State
17-8
17-6
3
Augusta State
17-7
17-7
4
Columbus State
15-9
15-9
5
Tusculum
21-3
18-3
6
Wingate
18-7
18-6
7
North Georgia
16-10
16-10
8
Shaw
17-11
15-6
9
Johnson C. Smith
17-7
17-7
10
South Carolina-Aiken
16-7
15-7
Analysis: Despite having multiple teams beating up on each other, the Peach Belt Conference still managed to place six teams in the South Atlantic regional rankings, including the top four positions. With six teams separted by one game for first place--five of those holding identical 12-7 records in PBC play, and Francis Marion (20-6, 13-6) barely clinging to a one-game lead for the regular season title--this could set the tone for one of the most competitive conference tournaments in recent years.
Monday, February 25, 2008
REGIONAL RANKINGS REVIEW--MEN
Our coverage leading up to the NCAA Division II basketball tournament continues with a review of the men's regional rankings.
NOTE: Only games against NCAA Division II opponents are counted in the regional rankings. The overall records against all D-II opponents, followed by the in-region record. All records listed reflected action through Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
South Region
1.
North Alabama
17-7
16-4
2.
Tampa
16-6
14-4
3.
Florida Southern
19-6
16-5
4.
Benedict
17-4
17-4
5.
Rollins
16-5
11-5
6.
Harding
10-7
10-7
7.
Eckerd
15-7
15-4
8.
Alabama-Huntsville
12-11
10-9
9.
Ouachita Baptist
13-6
12-5
10.
Christian Brothers
13-9
12-7
South Carolina Aiken
20-2
20-1
3.
Lenoir-Rhyne
19-3
18-3
4.
Elizabeth City State
17-4
17-4
5.
Wingate
17-4
15-4
6.
Virginia Union
17-6
15-6
7.
Carson-Newman
16-4
16-4
8.
Bowie State
16-7
16-7
9.
Armstrong Atlantic State
15-8
15-8
10.
GCSU
13-7
13-7
Analysis: The Peach Belt Conference regular season title race has basically been a battle between two teams USC Aiken (23-2 overall, 17-1 PBC) and Augusta State (21-4, 16-2) all season long. And they could be the lone representatives from the league in the NCAA South Atlantic Regional unless bubble teams Armstrong Atlantic State (16-9, 10-8) and Georgia College & State University (18-7, 12-6) get hot in the conference tournament, and win the automatic bid from the PBC.
NOTE: Only games against NCAA Division II opponents are counted in the regional rankings. The overall records against all D-II opponents, followed by the in-region record. All records listed reflected action through Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
South Region
1.
North Alabama
17-7
16-4
2.
Tampa
16-6
14-4
3.
Florida Southern
19-6
16-5
4.
Benedict
17-4
17-4
5.
Rollins
16-5
11-5
6.
Harding
10-7
10-7
7.
Eckerd
15-7
15-4
8.
Alabama-Huntsville
12-11
10-9
9.
Ouachita Baptist
13-6
12-5
10.
Christian Brothers
13-9
12-7
Analysis: North Alabama (22-7 overall as of Feb. 25) has been the class of a Gulf South Conference that's had a down year so far, as no other team in the league has won more than 20 games overall. The Sunshine State Conference, meanwhile, has flexed its muscles tremendously, placing four teams (Tampa, Florida Southern, Rollins, & Eckerd) in the top eight regionally. Benedict (22-4, 19-2) has run away with the SIAC regular season title, but the jury is still out as to whether the Tigers can close the deal in the upcoming conference tournament.
South Atlantic Region
1.
Augusta State
19-3
19-3
South Carolina Aiken
20-2
20-1
3.
Lenoir-Rhyne
19-3
18-3
4.
Elizabeth City State
17-4
17-4
5.
Wingate
17-4
15-4
6.
Virginia Union
17-6
15-6
7.
Carson-Newman
16-4
16-4
8.
Bowie State
16-7
16-7
9.
Armstrong Atlantic State
15-8
15-8
10.
GCSU
13-7
13-7
Analysis: The Peach Belt Conference regular season title race has basically been a battle between two teams USC Aiken (23-2 overall, 17-1 PBC) and Augusta State (21-4, 16-2) all season long. And they could be the lone representatives from the league in the NCAA South Atlantic Regional unless bubble teams Armstrong Atlantic State (16-9, 10-8) and Georgia College & State University (18-7, 12-6) get hot in the conference tournament, and win the automatic bid from the PBC.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
REGIONAL RANKINGS REVIEW--WOMEN
As the regular season winds down, the regional rankings have become more critical in terms of which eight teams per region will advance to the NCAA Division II tournament.
Over the next several weeks, D-II South Sports will break down the rankings in both the South and South Atlantic Regions, and what impact those numbers will have on the eventual selection process. First up are the women's rankings.
Source: NCAA Sports.com via d2basketball.com
KEY: First record is games against all Division II opponents only. The second record is games against all regional opponents. Non-NCAA Division II games were not counted in the regional rankings.
South Region
1
Delta State
20-0
16-0
2
West Georgia
21-2
21-2
3
Arkansas Tech
16-3
16-3
4
Tampa
18-5
16-4
5
Nova Southeastern
17-6
14-5
6
Valdosta State
19-4
18-4
7
Tuskegee
15-7
15-5
8
Harding
12-7
12-7
9
Fort Valley State
15-8
14-6
10
Barry
16-8
13-6
Columbus State
14-7
14-7
3
Clayton State
15-7
15-5
4
Augusta State
16-6
16-6
5
North Georgia
15-8
15-8
6
Tusculum
19-3
16-3
7
Wingate
16-7
16-6
8
Shaw
17-11
15-6
9
Johnson C. Smith
16-7
16-7
10
South Carolina-Aiken
14-6
13-6
The Peach Belt Conference regular season championship race appears to be the tightest in years, with the top six teams separated by one game heading into action on Feb. 20. That would mean Francis Marion's (18-5, 11-5 PBC) stay at the top of the South Atlantic Region rankings will be short lived after 95-81 upset loss to Lander just two nights earlier. That could make for the most exciting PBC tournament in a long time.
Over the next several weeks, D-II South Sports will break down the rankings in both the South and South Atlantic Regions, and what impact those numbers will have on the eventual selection process. First up are the women's rankings.
Source: NCAA Sports.com via d2basketball.com
KEY: First record is games against all Division II opponents only. The second record is games against all regional opponents. Non-NCAA Division II games were not counted in the regional rankings.
South Region
1
Delta State
20-0
16-0
2
West Georgia
21-2
21-2
3
Arkansas Tech
16-3
16-3
4
Tampa
18-5
16-4
5
Nova Southeastern
17-6
14-5
6
Valdosta State
19-4
18-4
7
Tuskegee
15-7
15-5
8
Harding
12-7
12-7
9
Fort Valley State
15-8
14-6
10
Barry
16-8
13-6
Analysis: The Gulf South Conference leads the way in the South Region with five teams, three of those holding the top three spots (DSU, UWG, and ATU). The Sunshine State Conference, though, looks a two-team race between Tampa and Nova Southeastern for first place there. It appears the SIAC regular season title race could come down to either Fort Valley State or Tuskegee.
South Atlantic Region
1
Francis Marion
16-4
16-4
Columbus State
14-7
14-7
3
Clayton State
15-7
15-5
4
Augusta State
16-6
16-6
5
North Georgia
15-8
15-8
6
Tusculum
19-3
16-3
7
Wingate
16-7
16-6
8
Shaw
17-11
15-6
9
Johnson C. Smith
16-7
16-7
10
South Carolina-Aiken
14-6
13-6
The Peach Belt Conference regular season championship race appears to be the tightest in years, with the top six teams separated by one game heading into action on Feb. 20. That would mean Francis Marion's (18-5, 11-5 PBC) stay at the top of the South Atlantic Region rankings will be short lived after 95-81 upset loss to Lander just two nights earlier. That could make for the most exciting PBC tournament in a long time.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
MUST SEE GAMES--02/13/2008
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TOP WOMEN'S GAMES
Columbus State (14-7, 10-4) at North Georgia (14-7, 7-7)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Augusta State (15-6, 9-5) at Lander (14-9, 8-5)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Peach Belt Conference has been among the most competitive leagues in NCAA Division II since its debut in the early 1990's. But the race for the women's basketball regular season title has never been this tight.
The case in point is the two games featured for tonight. After a sluggish start, CSU has won its last three games to pull into a first place tie with Francis Marion (17-4, 10-4), whom the Lady Cougars knocked off in double overtime, 113-108, in a rare Sunday matinee on Feb. 10.
The Lady Saints, on the other hand, have been in a Jekyll-and-Hyde mentality in PBC play so far this season. In fact, after getting by Georgia College & State University, 82-75, on Feb. 6, the North Georgia women couldn't find their rhythm against USC Aiken, and fell 76-59 just three days later.
The other featured game has the Bearcats playing host to the Lady Jaguars. Both teams are coming off tough losses, as ASU dropped a 67-64 setback to Clayton State Feb. 9, while LU was stomped by Columbus State 92-74 that same night.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Georgia College & State University (14-6, 8-5) at Armstrong Atlantic State (L)-(V)--(14-7, 8-6)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Columbus State (12-12, 8-6) at North Georgia (12-9, 7-7)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
While USC Aiken (19-2, 13-1) and Augusta State (17-4, 12-2) are battling each other for the PBC regular season crown, it's a tight race for third place, as four squads from the Peach State play each other in a critical battle for position in the upcoming conference tournament.
GC&SU has won back-to-back games going into mid-week action, while Armstrong has won three straight contests. Those recent results leave the Bobcats and Pirates separated by half a game for the third seed in the PBC standings.
Despite up and down season thus far, the Cougars have managed to post a better than .500 record in conference games. After losing to Lander, 66-53, on Feb. 9, CSU did manage to bounce back, on blow out Francis Marion, 77-61, the following day.
As for the North Georgia men, they enter this contest coming off back-to-back losses. The Saints fell to GC&SU 84-72 on Feb. 6, then lost to PBC leader USC Aiken 75-70 the following day. It'll be interesting to see if North Georgia can not only snap that short skid, but make a late move before the PBC tournament.
KEY: (L)--Live Stats (V)--Video
TOP WOMEN'S GAMES
Columbus State (14-7, 10-4) at North Georgia (14-7, 7-7)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Augusta State (15-6, 9-5) at Lander (14-9, 8-5)--Wednesday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Peach Belt Conference has been among the most competitive leagues in NCAA Division II since its debut in the early 1990's. But the race for the women's basketball regular season title has never been this tight.
The case in point is the two games featured for tonight. After a sluggish start, CSU has won its last three games to pull into a first place tie with Francis Marion (17-4, 10-4), whom the Lady Cougars knocked off in double overtime, 113-108, in a rare Sunday matinee on Feb. 10.
The Lady Saints, on the other hand, have been in a Jekyll-and-Hyde mentality in PBC play so far this season. In fact, after getting by Georgia College & State University, 82-75, on Feb. 6, the North Georgia women couldn't find their rhythm against USC Aiken, and fell 76-59 just three days later.
The other featured game has the Bearcats playing host to the Lady Jaguars. Both teams are coming off tough losses, as ASU dropped a 67-64 setback to Clayton State Feb. 9, while LU was stomped by Columbus State 92-74 that same night.
TOP MEN'S GAMES
Georgia College & State University (14-6, 8-5) at Armstrong Atlantic State (L)-(V)--(14-7, 8-6)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Columbus State (12-12, 8-6) at North Georgia (12-9, 7-7)--Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
While USC Aiken (19-2, 13-1) and Augusta State (17-4, 12-2) are battling each other for the PBC regular season crown, it's a tight race for third place, as four squads from the Peach State play each other in a critical battle for position in the upcoming conference tournament.
GC&SU has won back-to-back games going into mid-week action, while Armstrong has won three straight contests. Those recent results leave the Bobcats and Pirates separated by half a game for the third seed in the PBC standings.
Despite up and down season thus far, the Cougars have managed to post a better than .500 record in conference games. After losing to Lander, 66-53, on Feb. 9, CSU did manage to bounce back, on blow out Francis Marion, 77-61, the following day.
As for the North Georgia men, they enter this contest coming off back-to-back losses. The Saints fell to GC&SU 84-72 on Feb. 6, then lost to PBC leader USC Aiken 75-70 the following day. It'll be interesting to see if North Georgia can not only snap that short skid, but make a late move before the PBC tournament.
Monday, February 11, 2008
MUST SEE GAMES--02/11/2008
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KEY: (V)-Video (L)--Live Stats
National rankings courtesy of WBCA/ESPN/USA Today poll.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
#10 West Georgia (20-2, 7-0) at #13 Valdosta State (19-3, 5-2)--Monday 6 p.m. EST
The Wolves put their 11-game winning streak on the line in this Gulf South Conference East Division match-up, while hoping to put some distance between themselves and the Lady Blazers in the process. As for the VSU women, they'll be looking for revenge against UWG, who snapped what was then a 10-game Lady Blazer win streak back on Jan. 19 in a 59-49 win at home.
TOP MEN'S GAME
West Georgia (12-9, 4-3) at Valdosta State (13-8, 5-2)--Monday 8 p.m. EST
The Blazers host the Wolves in a battle of Gulf South Conference East Division teams whose fortunes have reversed since their initial meeting in January.
Since edging the Blazers, 64-63, in the first meeting at Carrollton, Ga. on Jan. 19, the Wolves have been in a freefall mode, losing four of their last six games. That skid included a 85-68 loss at West Florida on Jan. 9.
On the other hand, the Blazers have been, for lack of a better word, "blazin"! The Blazers enter this contest on a four-game winning streak, the latest victory a 78-63 triumph over Alabama-Huntsville on Jan. 9. The VSU men pulled into a three-way tie with UAH and North Alabama in the GSC East with the win over the Chargers.
KEY: (V)-Video (L)--Live Stats
National rankings courtesy of WBCA/ESPN/USA Today poll.
TOP WOMEN'S GAME
#10 West Georgia (20-2, 7-0) at #13 Valdosta State (19-3, 5-2)--Monday 6 p.m. EST
The Wolves put their 11-game winning streak on the line in this Gulf South Conference East Division match-up, while hoping to put some distance between themselves and the Lady Blazers in the process. As for the VSU women, they'll be looking for revenge against UWG, who snapped what was then a 10-game Lady Blazer win streak back on Jan. 19 in a 59-49 win at home.
TOP MEN'S GAME
West Georgia (12-9, 4-3) at Valdosta State (13-8, 5-2)--Monday 8 p.m. EST
The Blazers host the Wolves in a battle of Gulf South Conference East Division teams whose fortunes have reversed since their initial meeting in January.
Since edging the Blazers, 64-63, in the first meeting at Carrollton, Ga. on Jan. 19, the Wolves have been in a freefall mode, losing four of their last six games. That skid included a 85-68 loss at West Florida on Jan. 9.
On the other hand, the Blazers have been, for lack of a better word, "blazin"! The Blazers enter this contest on a four-game winning streak, the latest victory a 78-63 triumph over Alabama-Huntsville on Jan. 9. The VSU men pulled into a three-way tie with UAH and North Alabama in the GSC East with the win over the Chargers.
Monday, February 04, 2008
FORMER KENTUCKY STATE PLAYER INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
A former pro star who played his college basketball at Kentucky State is inducted into the Georgia Hall of Fame. Find out who he is by clicking the link below.
Article courtesy of thesiac.com.
Article courtesy of thesiac.com.
MUST SEE GAMES--02/04/2008
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TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Columbus State (11-6, 7-3) at Augusta State (13-5, 7-4)--Monday 5:30 p.m. EST
Call the Peach Belt Conference the "pretty bizarre" conference.
That's because so far this season, teams in this competitive league have been beating up on each other left and right, with each team having at least two losses in conference play going into the early stages of February.
The CSU Lady Cougars are one of those teams, having won four straight games to put themselves in the hunt for the PBC regular-season title. On Jan. 30, the Georgia College & State University Lady Bobcats became the Lady Cougars fourth straight victim, as Columbus State posted a 62-47 win.
As for Augusta State, the Lady Jaguars have won three straight games going into this rare Monday night league contest, winning for the first time in the last six tries at Georgia College & State University. With the 85-62 rout of the Lady Bobcats on Groundhog Day (Feb. 2), the Augusta State women pulled themselves to within a half-game of Clayton State (13-6, 8-4), who downed UNC Pembroke 63-57 that same night, and idle Columbus State, who had the Super Bowl weekend off.
TOP MEN'S GAME
NOTE: National ranking courtesy of NABC poll.
Columbus State (10-10, 6-4) at #10 Augusta State (14-4, 9-2)--Monday 7:30 p.m. EST
The nightcap of this Peach Belt Conference doubleheader pits the Cougars against the Jaguars. Like their female counterparts, the CSU men are also riding a winning streak after a slow start, winners of their last three contests, including a stunning 80-78 win over longtime PBC archrival Georgia College & State University on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Meanwhile, the Jaguars managed to bounce back from a 75-71 upset loss to North Georgia on Jan. 28, to pick up a 88-81 Groundhog Day win over the GC&SU Bobcats.
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TOP WOMEN'S GAME
Columbus State (11-6, 7-3) at Augusta State (13-5, 7-4)--Monday 5:30 p.m. EST
Call the Peach Belt Conference the "pretty bizarre" conference.
That's because so far this season, teams in this competitive league have been beating up on each other left and right, with each team having at least two losses in conference play going into the early stages of February.
The CSU Lady Cougars are one of those teams, having won four straight games to put themselves in the hunt for the PBC regular-season title. On Jan. 30, the Georgia College & State University Lady Bobcats became the Lady Cougars fourth straight victim, as Columbus State posted a 62-47 win.
As for Augusta State, the Lady Jaguars have won three straight games going into this rare Monday night league contest, winning for the first time in the last six tries at Georgia College & State University. With the 85-62 rout of the Lady Bobcats on Groundhog Day (Feb. 2), the Augusta State women pulled themselves to within a half-game of Clayton State (13-6, 8-4), who downed UNC Pembroke 63-57 that same night, and idle Columbus State, who had the Super Bowl weekend off.
TOP MEN'S GAME
NOTE: National ranking courtesy of NABC poll.
Columbus State (10-10, 6-4) at #10 Augusta State (14-4, 9-2)--Monday 7:30 p.m. EST
The nightcap of this Peach Belt Conference doubleheader pits the Cougars against the Jaguars. Like their female counterparts, the CSU men are also riding a winning streak after a slow start, winners of their last three contests, including a stunning 80-78 win over longtime PBC archrival Georgia College & State University on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Meanwhile, the Jaguars managed to bounce back from a 75-71 upset loss to North Georgia on Jan. 28, to pick up a 88-81 Groundhog Day win over the GC&SU Bobcats.
Friday, February 01, 2008
GC&SU ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TO RETIRE
Georgia College & State University will soon begin its search for a new athletic director. Stan Aldridge, who has been at the university for more than three decades, is giving up the top job at the end of March. Aldridge played a key role in turning GC&SU into one of the premier athletic departments in the Peach Belt Conference.
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