D2SS: The Weekend

As this latest post is being typed, much of D-II South Nation (which is the Southeastern United States, for the most part) is dealing with wintry weather. This has forced the postponement or cancellation of multiple sporting events for this weekend. That includes two key basketball doubleheaders in the Gulf South Conference, as the West Georgia-West Florida games were moved to Sunday, while the Southern Arkansas-Harding games will be played on Monday.

Rain and snow mix aside, though, here's what happened this week, and what's on tap for this weekend.

VSU sweeps UWF: The Blazers and Lady Blazers of Valdosta State University moved one step closer to clinching the GSC East title with a doubleheader sweep of the University of West Florida on the road Wednesday night.

In the women's game, the VSU women (14-7, 7-0) won their 10th straight game, as they downed UWF, 67-49, behind 14 points from Amanda Haven, as well as 11 rebounds by Sierra Nixon. In the nightcap, the No. 5 (NABC) VSU men (22-2, 7-0) extended their win streak to 14 straight games, as the Blazers held off the Argonauts, 83-73. Senior forward Tyrone Curnell finished with a game-high 30 points to lead the Blazers to victory.

How "sweep" it is! The East got the upper hand over the West in a pair of battles between the division leaders in the Peach Belt Conference Thursday night.

In a battle of the women's division leaders, No. 8 (WBCA) Lander (21-1, 14-0) held off No. 15 Clayton State (19-4, 9-3) behind 19 points and 10 rebounds from Shannon McKever, and 16 points, five steals, and four assists from Brittni Johnson. With the win, the Lady Bearcats have won 14 straight games, all in PBC action. As for the Laker women, they fell into a first place tie with Georgia College & State University (16-6, 9-3) with the loss. The Lady Bobcats, however, needed overtime to outlast Augusta State, 56-52.

The showdown between the men's division leaders turned into a blowout Thursday night, as Augusta State (21-2, 13-1) never trailed in a 84-67 triumph over GC&SU (18-3, 11-1). Ben Madgen scored a season-high 28 points in leading the Jaguars to victory. With the loss, the Bobcats not only saw their 12-game win streak come screeching to a stop, they also saw their quest for an unbeaten season in PBC play come to an end as well, as they suffered their first conference loss of the season.

The big games

Montevallo (19-3, 9-3) at Augusta State (21-2, 13-1)--(Men)--Saturday 12 noon EST

Less than 48 hours after a relatively easy win over GC&SU, the Jaguars must re-focus quickly, and face a Falcons team that's been a big surprise in their inaugural season in the PBC. Remember to tune in on CBS College Sports for all of the action. If CBS College Sports isn't available in your area, please contact your cable or satellite provider.