After seven years of covering NCAA Division II sports in the Southeast, this is the 700th (and sadly) final post of D-II South Sports. To anyone who is reading this post, we say, thank you for your support during those seven seasons of coverage.
Still, the dismantling of D2SS doesn't mean we're discontinuing our coverage of small college sports in the South, not by a long shot. Look for at least two new blogs covering sports of all sorts, whether it be minor league, small college, and/or even high school sports going online very soon.
For now, however, it's not goodbye, but "see you down the road."
Friday, July 01, 2011
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Armstrong Atlantic State names new athletic director
Armstrong Atlantic State University has named Lisa Sweany as its new athletics director. She comes to Savannah from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Her first day on the job at AASU is on July 18.
Click here to read the full story, courtesy of aasupirates.com.
Click here to read the full story, courtesy of aasupirates.com.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Baseball: West Florida wins D-II National Championship!!!
Congrulations to the University of West Florida Argonauts! They won their first-ever NCAA Division II baseball national championship with a 12-2 rout over Winona State (Minn.) in the title game at Cary, N.C. Saturday. The Argos finished the 2011 season with an overall record of 52-9.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of goargos.com.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of goargos.com.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Softball: UAH falls short in title game
For the third straight year, the Gulf South Conference has fallen short of taking home a national championship. In 2011, it was Alabama-Huntsville that came up empty, as the Chargers lost to UC San Diego, 10-3, in the title game on Monday. UAH also lost the 2009 title game to Lock Haven (Pa.), while Valdosta State fell short against Hawaii Pacific in 2010.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of uahchargers.com.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of uahchargers.com.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NCAA Baseball Tournament Field Announced
The selections for the 2011 NCAA Division II baseball tournament are out, and eight teams from D-II South Nation made the field.
In the Southeast Region, three teams from the Peach Belt Conference made the field, while in the South Region, the Gulf South Conference invited four teams, with West Florida serving as the host squad, while Stillman was the lone SIAC team to earn an NCAA bid, as the Tigers advanced as an automatic qualifier via winning the conference tournament.
In all, 48 teams nationwide earned berths to the NCAA tournament, with six teams selected from the Southeast Region, while eight teams advanced to the South Regional tourney.
Click on one of the following links to see the schedule for the NCAA regionals, which get underway Thursday for the Southeast Regional at Mount Olive, N.C., and Pensacola, Fla. for the South Regional.
Southeast Region
South Region
In the Southeast Region, three teams from the Peach Belt Conference made the field, while in the South Region, the Gulf South Conference invited four teams, with West Florida serving as the host squad, while Stillman was the lone SIAC team to earn an NCAA bid, as the Tigers advanced as an automatic qualifier via winning the conference tournament.
In all, 48 teams nationwide earned berths to the NCAA tournament, with six teams selected from the Southeast Region, while eight teams advanced to the South Regional tourney.
Click on one of the following links to see the schedule for the NCAA regionals, which get underway Thursday for the Southeast Regional at Mount Olive, N.C., and Pensacola, Fla. for the South Regional.
Southeast Region
South Region
Friday, May 13, 2011
NCAA Softball Tournament Underway
The NCAA Division II softball tournament got underway at select campus sites throughout the nation Friday. D-II South Nation was well represented, with five teams from the Peach Belt Conference advancing to the Southeast Regional, while three squads from the Gulf South Conference, as well as one from the SIAC, advanced to the South Regional.
Here are the pairings for both the Southeast and South Regionals, as follows:
Southeast Regional 1 (at Dahlonega, Ga.)
Southeast Regional 2 (at Hickory, N.C.)
South Regional 1 (at Huntsville, Ala.)
South Regional 2 (at Winter Park, Fla.)
Here are the pairings for both the Southeast and South Regionals, as follows:
Southeast Regional 1 (at Dahlonega, Ga.)
Southeast Regional 2 (at Hickory, N.C.)
South Regional 1 (at Huntsville, Ala.)
South Regional 2 (at Winter Park, Fla.)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Shorter applies for D-II status
It's official. Shorter University in Rome, Georgia has applied to join the NCAA Division II ranks. The current NAIA school plans to seek membership in the Gulf South Conference. School officials have until June 1 to complete their application to the NCAA.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Rome (Ga.) News-Tribune, and Shorter University
Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Rome (Ga.) News-Tribune, and Shorter University
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Baseball Tournament Update
Southern Arkansas wins Gulf South crown (gscsports.org)
Augusta State staves off elimination (peachbelt.com)
UNC Pembroke advances to Peach Belt title game (peachbelt.com)
Augusta State staves off elimination (peachbelt.com)
UNC Pembroke advances to Peach Belt title game (peachbelt.com)
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Baseball Postseason Update
May is here, and so is conference tournament time in both the Gulf South and Peach Belt Conferences, respectively. The GSC tournament got underway at Millington, Tenn. Friday, while the PBC tourney gets started at Columbus, Ga. Sunday. Click on the following link (s) below for complete coverage.
Gulf South Conference Tournament Website
Peach Belt Conference Tournament Bracket
Peach Belt Conference Tournament Website
Bonus Coverage
Stillman wins SIAC title (courtesy of the thesiac.com)
Gulf South Conference Tournament Website
Peach Belt Conference Tournament Bracket
Peach Belt Conference Tournament Website
Bonus Coverage
Stillman wins SIAC title (courtesy of the thesiac.com)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Union University (Tenn.) files D-II papers, GSC extends invite to UNO
The effort to rebuild the Gulf South Conference appears to be gaining momentum. The Jackson (Tenn.) Sun reports that Union University has filed an application to join the NCAA Division II ranks. Meanwhile, the GSC on Thursday officially extended an invitation to the University of New Orleans athletics department, with the Louisiana-based institution making plans to add football and women's soccer by 2015.
Click here to read the article on Union University, courtesy of the Jackson (Tenn.) Sun
Click here to read the press release on UNO, courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
Click here to read the article on Union University, courtesy of the Jackson (Tenn.) Sun
Click here to read the press release on UNO, courtesy of the Gulf South Conference
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Softball/Baseball Update--Part 2
It's baseball's turn in this second installment of our spring sports update, exclusively at D2SS. So what are we waiting for? Let's get started!
Note: All records listed are as of April 13, 2011
Gulf South Conference: One of the hottest teams in the nation is also currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, in West Florida (35-4, 10-1 GSC). The Argonauts, who are also tops in the NCBWA poll, currently lead the East Division, and riding a 21-game winning streak. In the West Division, Arkansas Tech (24-13, 10-2) sits in first place, while No. 16 (CBN) Harding (32-7, 9-3) stands one game behind the Wonder Boys in second place.
Peach Belt Conference: It's a tale of two divisions in the "Belt", as No. 12 (CBN)/No. 24 (NCBWA) Francis Marion (30-10, 13-5), No. 20/No. 25 Armstrong Atlantic State (27-10, 10-5), and No. 7/No. 16 UNC Pembroke (32-7, 13-7) are all locked in a three-way battle for first place in the East Division. On the other hand, there's no clear cut favorite in the West Division, with No. 19 (CBN) Columbus State (26-14, 10-8) currently sitting in first place, while No. 24 Georgia College (25-14, 9-9), Georgia Southwestern (23-16, 9-9), and Augusta State (19-24, 9-12) trailing by just one game in the win column.
SIAC: Two teams are undefeated in their respective divisions so far. Benedict (23-9, 9-0) currently leads the East Division, with Albany State (21-16, 8-1) trailing by one game, while Stillman (19-15, 9-0) has a commanding three-game lead over Miles (18-13, 6-3) and Tuskegee (9-14, 6-3) in the West Division.
Note: All records listed are as of April 13, 2011
Gulf South Conference: One of the hottest teams in the nation is also currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, in West Florida (35-4, 10-1 GSC). The Argonauts, who are also tops in the NCBWA poll, currently lead the East Division, and riding a 21-game winning streak. In the West Division, Arkansas Tech (24-13, 10-2) sits in first place, while No. 16 (CBN) Harding (32-7, 9-3) stands one game behind the Wonder Boys in second place.
Peach Belt Conference: It's a tale of two divisions in the "Belt", as No. 12 (CBN)/No. 24 (NCBWA) Francis Marion (30-10, 13-5), No. 20/No. 25 Armstrong Atlantic State (27-10, 10-5), and No. 7/No. 16 UNC Pembroke (32-7, 13-7) are all locked in a three-way battle for first place in the East Division. On the other hand, there's no clear cut favorite in the West Division, with No. 19 (CBN) Columbus State (26-14, 10-8) currently sitting in first place, while No. 24 Georgia College (25-14, 9-9), Georgia Southwestern (23-16, 9-9), and Augusta State (19-24, 9-12) trailing by just one game in the win column.
SIAC: Two teams are undefeated in their respective divisions so far. Benedict (23-9, 9-0) currently leads the East Division, with Albany State (21-16, 8-1) trailing by one game, while Stillman (19-15, 9-0) has a commanding three-game lead over Miles (18-13, 6-3) and Tuskegee (9-14, 6-3) in the West Division.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Softball/Baseball Update--Part 1
Have you been wondering how your favorite baseball and/or softball team within D2 South Nation is doing lately? D2SS has the answers for you, starting with softball.
Note: All records listed are as of April 11, 2011.
Gulf South Conference: With one loss, as well as one tie, being the only blemishes on a otherwise outstanding record, No. 1 (NFCA) Alabama-Huntsville (35-1-1 overall) has a commanding lead in the East Division with a 19-0 mark in GSC play, while No. 4 (NFCA) Valdosta State (25-6) is all but locked into the No. 2 position. Meanwhile, Arkansas Tech (25-13, 16-3) has a firm grip on first place in the West Division, despite being nationally unranked, with Ouachita Baptist (15-17, 9-7) currently a distant second. Arkansas-Monticello (29-10, 9-9) has struggled to a .500 mark in GSC action despite being the 20th ranked team in the nation.
Peach Belt Conference: No. 3 (NFCA) North Georgia (42-9, 16-3) has clinched the PBC regular season title for the third straight season, as the Saints will be the top seed heading into the PBC tournament. On the other hand, No. 22 Armstrong Atlantic State (28-10, 13-7) is barely hanging onto second place, while Columbus State (36-13, 12-7) hoped to overtake the Pirates for the No. 2 seed going into the PBC tourney on Friday, April 15.
SIAC: It's a wide-open race heading down the stretch, as Fort Valley State (18-16, 17-5) and Clark-Atlanta (29-13, 18-8) are both separated by mere percentage points in the East, while Kentucky State (15-17, 15-7) and Tuskegee (20-13-1, 15-7) are tied for first place in the West. Can anybody say, "it's anybody's SIAC tournament to win?"
Note: All records listed are as of April 11, 2011.
Gulf South Conference: With one loss, as well as one tie, being the only blemishes on a otherwise outstanding record, No. 1 (NFCA) Alabama-Huntsville (35-1-1 overall) has a commanding lead in the East Division with a 19-0 mark in GSC play, while No. 4 (NFCA) Valdosta State (25-6) is all but locked into the No. 2 position. Meanwhile, Arkansas Tech (25-13, 16-3) has a firm grip on first place in the West Division, despite being nationally unranked, with Ouachita Baptist (15-17, 9-7) currently a distant second. Arkansas-Monticello (29-10, 9-9) has struggled to a .500 mark in GSC action despite being the 20th ranked team in the nation.
Peach Belt Conference: No. 3 (NFCA) North Georgia (42-9, 16-3) has clinched the PBC regular season title for the third straight season, as the Saints will be the top seed heading into the PBC tournament. On the other hand, No. 22 Armstrong Atlantic State (28-10, 13-7) is barely hanging onto second place, while Columbus State (36-13, 12-7) hoped to overtake the Pirates for the No. 2 seed going into the PBC tourney on Friday, April 15.
SIAC: It's a wide-open race heading down the stretch, as Fort Valley State (18-16, 17-5) and Clark-Atlanta (29-13, 18-8) are both separated by mere percentage points in the East, while Kentucky State (15-17, 15-7) and Tuskegee (20-13-1, 15-7) are tied for first place in the West. Can anybody say, "it's anybody's SIAC tournament to win?"
Sunday, March 27, 2011
CLAYTON STATE WINS D-II WOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!
In case you missed it, there's a new national champion in NCAA Division II women's basketball, and a team from D-II South Nation has won it all!
The Clayton State University Lakers won their first-ever national championship Friday night, as they rolled past Michigan Tech, 69-50, in St. Joseph, Mo. The Laker women finished the 2010-2011 season at 35-1 with the win.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of Clayton State University Sports Information
Click the following links below for bonus coverage:
Clayton News-Daily (Ga.)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Clayton State University Lakers won their first-ever national championship Friday night, as they rolled past Michigan Tech, 69-50, in St. Joseph, Mo. The Laker women finished the 2010-2011 season at 35-1 with the win.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of Clayton State University Sports Information
Click the following links below for bonus coverage:
Clayton News-Daily (Ga.)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, March 14, 2011
Basketball: NCAA Regional Finals Monday and Tuesday
Just one win away from the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. That's the position seven teams from D-II South Nation find themselves in, as the finals in both the Southeast and South Regions, respectively, get underway tonight (Monday) and Tuesday.
In the Southeast Region, it's an all-Peach Belt Conference final for the women, as No. 1 seed Clayton State (31-1) does battle with No. 2 seed Lander (29-3), while Arkansas Tech (29-2) takes on Delta State (28-3) in another 1 vs. 2 match-up for the right to represent the South Region in the national quarterfinals.
On the men's side, Southeast No. 1 seed Augusta State (30-3) hopes to advance to the Elite Eight for the fourth straight season. But the Jaguars must outlast the No. 7 seeded Trojans from Anderson (S.C.)--(20-11) in Tuesday night's regional final contest. The Trojans upset No. 2 seed Lincoln Memorial (27-3), then knocked off No. 6 seed Montevallo (19-11), to advance to the Sweet 16.
In the South Region, it's the Gulf South Conference vs. the SIAC, as No. 1 seed Alabama-Huntsville (28-4) takes on another No. 7 seed in Stillman (25-7), also on Tuesday night. The Tigers from Tuscaloosa, Ala. advanced to the regional finals by stunning No. 2 seed Harding (25-5), followed by a win over No. 6 seed Florida Southern (23-9).
In the Southeast Region, it's an all-Peach Belt Conference final for the women, as No. 1 seed Clayton State (31-1) does battle with No. 2 seed Lander (29-3), while Arkansas Tech (29-2) takes on Delta State (28-3) in another 1 vs. 2 match-up for the right to represent the South Region in the national quarterfinals.
On the men's side, Southeast No. 1 seed Augusta State (30-3) hopes to advance to the Elite Eight for the fourth straight season. But the Jaguars must outlast the No. 7 seeded Trojans from Anderson (S.C.)--(20-11) in Tuesday night's regional final contest. The Trojans upset No. 2 seed Lincoln Memorial (27-3), then knocked off No. 6 seed Montevallo (19-11), to advance to the Sweet 16.
In the South Region, it's the Gulf South Conference vs. the SIAC, as No. 1 seed Alabama-Huntsville (28-4) takes on another No. 7 seed in Stillman (25-7), also on Tuesday night. The Tigers from Tuscaloosa, Ala. advanced to the regional finals by stunning No. 2 seed Harding (25-5), followed by a win over No. 6 seed Florida Southern (23-9).
Saturday, March 12, 2011
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament Preview and Analysis
The NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament gets underway today (Saturday). Here are the links to both the Southeast and South Regionals, respectively, as well as the complete 64-team bracket below.
Southeast Region (at Augusta State)
South Region (at Alabama-Huntsville)
NCAA Division II Tournament Interactive Bracket (courtesy of NCAA.com)
Analysis: Although seeded first, as well as being the host team yet again for the Southeast Region, the path to a fourth straight NCAA Division II Elite Eight will be anything but smooth for Augusta State (28-3), as South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament champion Lincoln Memorial (27-2) comes into the regional as the second seed.
In the South Region, it's a crapshoot, as all eight teams including top seed and host Alabama-Huntsville (26-4) have at least four losses. Additionally, both the Gulf South Conference and SIAC have three teams in the South Regional, while the Sunshine State Conference landed the other two bids. That alone should make for an interesting regional.
Southeast Region (at Augusta State)
South Region (at Alabama-Huntsville)
NCAA Division II Tournament Interactive Bracket (courtesy of NCAA.com)
Analysis: Although seeded first, as well as being the host team yet again for the Southeast Region, the path to a fourth straight NCAA Division II Elite Eight will be anything but smooth for Augusta State (28-3), as South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament champion Lincoln Memorial (27-2) comes into the regional as the second seed.
In the South Region, it's a crapshoot, as all eight teams including top seed and host Alabama-Huntsville (26-4) have at least four losses. Additionally, both the Gulf South Conference and SIAC have three teams in the South Regional, while the Sunshine State Conference landed the other two bids. That alone should make for an interesting regional.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Basketball: Conference Tournament Wrap-Ups
Gulf South Conference--at Southaven, Miss.
Arkansas Tech wins women's title, Harding takes men's crown (gscsports.org)
Peach Belt Conference--at Aiken, S.C.
Georgia College rolls past USC Aiken to win women's championship (peachbelt.com)
Augusta State crushes UNC Pembroke, wins men's title (peachbelt.com)
SIAC--at Atlanta
Fort Valley State wins women's crown (thesiac.com)
Clark Atlanta claims men's title (thesiac.com)
Arkansas Tech wins women's title, Harding takes men's crown (gscsports.org)
Peach Belt Conference--at Aiken, S.C.
Georgia College rolls past USC Aiken to win women's championship (peachbelt.com)
Augusta State crushes UNC Pembroke, wins men's title (peachbelt.com)
SIAC--at Atlanta
Fort Valley State wins women's crown (thesiac.com)
Clark Atlanta claims men's title (thesiac.com)
Friday, March 04, 2011
Basketball: Recapping the conference tournament action...so far
Missing out on the conference basketball action so far? You're not alone. Here's what has happened through Thursday.
Gulf South Conference Women's Quarterfinals (at Southaven, Miss.)
Peach Belt Conference Men's Quarterfinals
Peach Belt Conference Women's Quarterfinals
SIAC Tournament (Atlanta)--Day 1
SIAC Tournament (Atlanta)--Day 2
Gulf South Conference Women's Quarterfinals (at Southaven, Miss.)
Peach Belt Conference Men's Quarterfinals
Peach Belt Conference Women's Quarterfinals
SIAC Tournament (Atlanta)--Day 1
SIAC Tournament (Atlanta)--Day 2
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Basketball conference tournament brackets set
Another regular season is in the books. Conference tournament time has arrived. Here's how the brackets in each of the three conferences D2SS covers will look like.
Gulf South Conference Women
Gulf South Conference Men
Peach Belt Conference Women
Peach Belt Conference Men
SIAC Women
SIAC Men
Gulf South Conference Women
Gulf South Conference Men
Peach Belt Conference Women
Peach Belt Conference Men
SIAC Women
SIAC Men
Friday, February 25, 2011
Breaking down the conference races--Part 2 (Men)
In our last installment, we broke down the races in women's basketball entering the final day of the regular season, which is Saturday (February 26). Now, let's take a look at how the men's races shape up.
Gulf South Conference: Alabama-Huntsville (24-3, 10-1) has already sealed the No. 1 seed in the GSC East. But it's the race for the other three spots from that division for next week's GSC tournament that has league observers glued to their computer screens on this final weekend of the regular season. Valdosta State (19-8, 6-5) fell into a tie for second place in the GSC East with North Alabama (13-14, 6-5) after an 83-78 upset loss at West Florida Thursday. The Blazers go to West Alabama (11-14, 5-6) needing a win to guarantee themselves a berth in the conference tournament. The Tigers are tied with West Georgia (14-11, 5-6) for the No. 4 seed in the East.
In the GSC West, Arkansas Tech (22-3, 13-0) clinched the No. 1 seed in that division after edging Harding (21-4, 11-2) in a 72-71 overtime thriller Thursday night. Both the Wonder Boys and Bison will join No. 3 seed Delta State (14-12, 8-5) and Arkansas-Monticello (14-11, 6-7) as the West Division representatives for next week's GSC tournament at Tupelo, Miss.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (24-3, 14-3), who won the PBC regular season title despite losing all three games in conference play, will enter next week's conference tournament as the top seed from the East Division, while USC Aiken (16-9, 10-8) has locked up the No. 2 seed.
Georgia Southwestern (19-6, 12-4) clinched the No. 1 seed in the West Division after crushing Columbus State 71-52 Wednesday night. That leaves a mad scramble to complete the puzzle for next week's conference tourney, which can be explained by clicking here.
SIAC: Benedict (20-6, 20-4) has clinched the No. 1 spot going into next week's conference tournament in Atlanta, having swept Stillman (20-5, 19-4) in both regular season meetings.
Gulf South Conference: Alabama-Huntsville (24-3, 10-1) has already sealed the No. 1 seed in the GSC East. But it's the race for the other three spots from that division for next week's GSC tournament that has league observers glued to their computer screens on this final weekend of the regular season. Valdosta State (19-8, 6-5) fell into a tie for second place in the GSC East with North Alabama (13-14, 6-5) after an 83-78 upset loss at West Florida Thursday. The Blazers go to West Alabama (11-14, 5-6) needing a win to guarantee themselves a berth in the conference tournament. The Tigers are tied with West Georgia (14-11, 5-6) for the No. 4 seed in the East.
In the GSC West, Arkansas Tech (22-3, 13-0) clinched the No. 1 seed in that division after edging Harding (21-4, 11-2) in a 72-71 overtime thriller Thursday night. Both the Wonder Boys and Bison will join No. 3 seed Delta State (14-12, 8-5) and Arkansas-Monticello (14-11, 6-7) as the West Division representatives for next week's GSC tournament at Tupelo, Miss.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (24-3, 14-3), who won the PBC regular season title despite losing all three games in conference play, will enter next week's conference tournament as the top seed from the East Division, while USC Aiken (16-9, 10-8) has locked up the No. 2 seed.
Georgia Southwestern (19-6, 12-4) clinched the No. 1 seed in the West Division after crushing Columbus State 71-52 Wednesday night. That leaves a mad scramble to complete the puzzle for next week's conference tourney, which can be explained by clicking here.
SIAC: Benedict (20-6, 20-4) has clinched the No. 1 spot going into next week's conference tournament in Atlanta, having swept Stillman (20-5, 19-4) in both regular season meetings.
Breaking down the conference races--Part 1 (Women)
Time for another edition of "Breaking down the conference races." Saturday is the final day of the regular season, with teams either jockeying for position for next week's conference tournaments, or just to get there, period. Here's how the races in each of three conferences covered by D-II South Sports looks heading into this weekend.
Gulf South Conference: North Alabama (20-5, 11-0) is riding a 12-game winning streak heading into the GSC tournament, as the Lady Lions will be the No. 1 seed out of the East Division going into next week. West Alabama (18-7), Valdosta State (13-12), and Alabama-Huntsville (11-14) are all tied for second place at 6-5 with one game to play, with West Georgia (8-17) sitting just one game back of the fourth and final tourney spot at 5-6. In the West, Arkansas Tech (23-2, 12-1) can lock up the No. 1 seed in that division with a win over Ouachita Baptist, while Delta State (23-2, 11-2) can force a tie for the final GSC West crown with a win over Arkansas-Monticello, plus an ATU loss.
Peach Belt Conference: Thanks to their upset win over Lander (25-2, 15-2) Wednesday night, USC Aiken (24-4, 16-2) is assured of earning no worse than a share of the PBC East Division title. Still, the Lady Bearcats can pull themselves into that tie with a win over Augusta State this weekend. In the PBC West, North Georgia (15-12, 6-10) and Montevallo (9-16, 5-11) both find themselves in a fight for the final conference tournament berth from that division.
SIAC: Fort Valley State (19-9, 17-5) clinched the SIAC regular season title with an 81-79 overtime win over Tuskegee Thursday night. Meanwhile, Albany State (17-11, 16-6) must settle for the No. 2 seed for next week's SIAC tournament after losing to Stillman 75-67 at home on that same night.
Gulf South Conference: North Alabama (20-5, 11-0) is riding a 12-game winning streak heading into the GSC tournament, as the Lady Lions will be the No. 1 seed out of the East Division going into next week. West Alabama (18-7), Valdosta State (13-12), and Alabama-Huntsville (11-14) are all tied for second place at 6-5 with one game to play, with West Georgia (8-17) sitting just one game back of the fourth and final tourney spot at 5-6. In the West, Arkansas Tech (23-2, 12-1) can lock up the No. 1 seed in that division with a win over Ouachita Baptist, while Delta State (23-2, 11-2) can force a tie for the final GSC West crown with a win over Arkansas-Monticello, plus an ATU loss.
Peach Belt Conference: Thanks to their upset win over Lander (25-2, 15-2) Wednesday night, USC Aiken (24-4, 16-2) is assured of earning no worse than a share of the PBC East Division title. Still, the Lady Bearcats can pull themselves into that tie with a win over Augusta State this weekend. In the PBC West, North Georgia (15-12, 6-10) and Montevallo (9-16, 5-11) both find themselves in a fight for the final conference tournament berth from that division.
SIAC: Fort Valley State (19-9, 17-5) clinched the SIAC regular season title with an 81-79 overtime win over Tuskegee Thursday night. Meanwhile, Albany State (17-11, 16-6) must settle for the No. 2 seed for next week's SIAC tournament after losing to Stillman 75-67 at home on that same night.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Women's Basketball: USC Aiken knocks off Lander, 66-59
The USC Aiken women's basketball team sent a message to the rest of the Peach Belt Conference that they'll be a squad to be reckoned with come tournament time, as the Lady Pacers handed WBCA No.2 Lander just its second loss of the season, in a 66-59 upset win at home Wednesday.
Recap courtesy of USC Aiken Sports Information
Recap courtesy of USC Aiken Sports Information
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Women's Basketball--Lander/USC Aiken Preview
It's No. 2 (WBCA) Lander against No. 14 USC Aiken in a Peach Belt Conference showdown Wednesday night at Aiken, S.C. At stake is the PBC East Division title, and the No. 1 seed that goes with it. Click on one of the following links below for a summary of previous games, as well as a preview of Wednesday's contest.
Lander stomps USCA, 78-56 (January 22, 2011/landerbearcats.com)
Lander blasts Flagler, 89-51 (landerbearcats.com)
USCA gets by AASU, 73-65 (pacersports.com)
Game Notes from USC Aiken (pacersports.com)
Lander stomps USCA, 78-56 (January 22, 2011/landerbearcats.com)
Lander blasts Flagler, 89-51 (landerbearcats.com)
USCA gets by AASU, 73-65 (pacersports.com)
Game Notes from USC Aiken (pacersports.com)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Breaking down the conference races--Part 2 (Men)
In the last post, D2SS broke down the conference races in women's basketball. Now, it's the men's turn to take center stage. So what are we waiting for? Let's get started. All records listed are as of February 18, 2011.
Gulf South Conference: Alabama-Huntsville (22-4, 9-1) has clinched the East Division crown, as well as the No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference tournament, although the Chargers did see their 11-game winning streak come to a screeching halt with an upset loss at West Georgia (14-9, 5-4) Thursday night.
In the West Division, Arkansas Tech and Harding both carried 20-3 overall records into their final games ever as GSC members, with the Wonder Boys entering the weekend undefeated in league play at 11-0, and the Bisons not far behind at 10-1. Both Arkansas Tech and Harding will leave the GSC to join the all-new Great American Conference after this season.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (22-3, 13-3) will enter the PBC tournament as the No. 1 seed from the East Division, despite losing all three games against conference foes (Flagler, Georgia College, and USC Aiken). That leaves four other teams (Armstrong Atlantic State, USCA, Francis Marion, and UNC Pembroke) fighting to join the Jaguars in the conference tourney, as only the top four teams in both divisions will move on to postseason play.
Meanwhile, in the West Division, Georgia Southwestern (17-6, 10-4) had a chance to separate itself from the rest of the pack en route to clinching the No. 1 seed on that side of the "Belt." But a surprising 85-83 loss to Georgia College (17-8, 8-6) in triple overtime Wednesday puts the Hurricanes in must-win mode if they want to win a division title.
SIAC: If you like following teams nicknamed the "Tigers", then you'll love the SIAC. Going the weekend, the Tigers from Benedict College of Columbia, S.C. (18-6, 18-4) held a one-game lead in the win column over the Tigers of Stillman College (18-5, 17-4) from Tuscaloosa, Ala. Also in the thick of the regular season championship are the Golden Tigers from, you guessed it, Tuskegee University (14-8, 14-6) , also from Alabama. Can anybody say, "wide-open conference tournament?"
Gulf South Conference: Alabama-Huntsville (22-4, 9-1) has clinched the East Division crown, as well as the No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference tournament, although the Chargers did see their 11-game winning streak come to a screeching halt with an upset loss at West Georgia (14-9, 5-4) Thursday night.
In the West Division, Arkansas Tech and Harding both carried 20-3 overall records into their final games ever as GSC members, with the Wonder Boys entering the weekend undefeated in league play at 11-0, and the Bisons not far behind at 10-1. Both Arkansas Tech and Harding will leave the GSC to join the all-new Great American Conference after this season.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (22-3, 13-3) will enter the PBC tournament as the No. 1 seed from the East Division, despite losing all three games against conference foes (Flagler, Georgia College, and USC Aiken). That leaves four other teams (Armstrong Atlantic State, USCA, Francis Marion, and UNC Pembroke) fighting to join the Jaguars in the conference tourney, as only the top four teams in both divisions will move on to postseason play.
Meanwhile, in the West Division, Georgia Southwestern (17-6, 10-4) had a chance to separate itself from the rest of the pack en route to clinching the No. 1 seed on that side of the "Belt." But a surprising 85-83 loss to Georgia College (17-8, 8-6) in triple overtime Wednesday puts the Hurricanes in must-win mode if they want to win a division title.
SIAC: If you like following teams nicknamed the "Tigers", then you'll love the SIAC. Going the weekend, the Tigers from Benedict College of Columbia, S.C. (18-6, 18-4) held a one-game lead in the win column over the Tigers of Stillman College (18-5, 17-4) from Tuscaloosa, Ala. Also in the thick of the regular season championship are the Golden Tigers from, you guessed it, Tuskegee University (14-8, 14-6) , also from Alabama. Can anybody say, "wide-open conference tournament?"
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Breaking down the conference races--Part 1 (Women)
It's a little over halfway past February, and the regular season is starting to wind down. Here's how the races in each of the three conferences covered by D-II South Sports looks like, starting with the women's teams. All records listed are as of February 17, 2011.
Gulf South Conference: North Alabama (18-5, 9-0) has already wrapped up the East Division, while four other teams (West Alabama, Valdosta State, Alabama-Huntsville, and West Georgia) all have at least four losses in conference play. In the West Division, it's a two-team race for the No. 1 seed between Delta State (21-1, 9-1) and Arkansas Tech (20-2, 9-1).
Peach Belt Conference: Newly-minted WBCA No. 1 Clayton State ran its record to 25-0 (14-0) with a 64-54 win at Columbus State Wednesday night. The Laker women all but have the West Division title to themselves, as Georgia College (16-6, 8-6) has sole possession of second place in the PBC West. It's a different story in the East Division, though, as Lander (24-1, 14-1) and USC Aiken (22-4, 14-2) are separated by just one game in the loss column. Both teams will play each other on Wednesday, February 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. EST.
SIAC: It's really anybody's race in this league, as four teams (Fort Valley State, Albany State, Miles, and Tuskegee) have at least five conference losses, followed by Benedict with seven losses, and Kentucky State and Stillman with eight. It could set the tone for the most wide-open SIAC tournament in quite some time.
Gulf South Conference: North Alabama (18-5, 9-0) has already wrapped up the East Division, while four other teams (West Alabama, Valdosta State, Alabama-Huntsville, and West Georgia) all have at least four losses in conference play. In the West Division, it's a two-team race for the No. 1 seed between Delta State (21-1, 9-1) and Arkansas Tech (20-2, 9-1).
Peach Belt Conference: Newly-minted WBCA No. 1 Clayton State ran its record to 25-0 (14-0) with a 64-54 win at Columbus State Wednesday night. The Laker women all but have the West Division title to themselves, as Georgia College (16-6, 8-6) has sole possession of second place in the PBC West. It's a different story in the East Division, though, as Lander (24-1, 14-1) and USC Aiken (22-4, 14-2) are separated by just one game in the loss column. Both teams will play each other on Wednesday, February 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. EST.
SIAC: It's really anybody's race in this league, as four teams (Fort Valley State, Albany State, Miles, and Tuskegee) have at least five conference losses, followed by Benedict with seven losses, and Kentucky State and Stillman with eight. It could set the tone for the most wide-open SIAC tournament in quite some time.
Friday, February 11, 2011
No. 2 takes down No. 1: Clayton State edges Lander, 83-81
In case you missed it, the game of the year in NCAA Division II women's basketball went down to the wire, as expected. And the winner is: Clayton State. The WBCA No. 2 ranked Laker women handed the No. 1 ranked Lady Bearcats their first loss of the season, as they pulled an 83-81 win at home Thursday night.
Round-up
Clayton State University Sports Information
Lander University Sports Information
Round-up
Clayton State University Sports Information
Lander University Sports Information
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Women's Basketball: Lander, Clayton State square off in 1 vs. 2 showdown
Both teams cruised to relatively easy wins in their last games. Now, both WBCA No. 1 ranked Lander, (23-0) and No. 2 Clayton State (22-0) are set to square off in perhaps the biggest regular season game yet, not just in the Peach Belt Conference, but at the NCAA Division II level as a whole. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. EST, from Morrow, Ga., located just south of Atlanta, Thursday night.
Read the following reports here and here.
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Read the following reports here and here.
Click here for live stats...
Or click here for live video.
Baseball/Softball Previews/Predictions
Another Super Bowl is in the books. The basketball regular season is in its final month. That can only mean one thing: the spring sports season has arrived. Here's how the teams will finish, courtesy of the coaches who voted in the conferences covered by D2SS.
Softball
Gulf South Conference
Peach Belt Conference
SIAC (Preseason all-conference team only)
Baseball
Gulf South Conference
Peach Belt Conference
SIAC (Preseason all-conference team only)
Softball
Gulf South Conference
Peach Belt Conference
SIAC (Preseason all-conference team only)
Baseball
Gulf South Conference
Peach Belt Conference
SIAC (Preseason all-conference team only)
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Men's Basketball: Clayton State, Georgia Southwestern square off for supremacy in PBC West
Almost a week after losing to Peach Belt Conference East Division leading Augusta State, the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern State University will look to stay on top in the West, as they make the trip to south metro Atlanta to face Clayton State.
GSW (14-4, 7-2) has a one-game lead over Clayton State (15-5, 6-3) entering this critical contest. The Hurricanes have won nine of the last 10 games, while the Lakers have won three games in a row, as well as six of their last eight contests dating back to Jan. 3. Tip-off is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Live audio can be accessed by clicking here.
GSW (14-4, 7-2) has a one-game lead over Clayton State (15-5, 6-3) entering this critical contest. The Hurricanes have won nine of the last 10 games, while the Lakers have won three games in a row, as well as six of their last eight contests dating back to Jan. 3. Tip-off is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Live audio can be accessed by clicking here.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Lander, Clayton State women's hoops ranked in Top 2
The Peach Belt Conference made history on Tuesday. Lander and Clayton State were ranked Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, in the latest WBCA/ESPN/USA Today NCAA Division II women's basketball coaches poll. It's the first time in PBC history that two current league members ranked among the top two teams nationally.
Click here for the compete poll, courtesy of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Click here for the compete poll, courtesy of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Friday, January 21, 2011
Shorter University thinking D-II
The Gulf South Conference might be here to stay after all. Officials at Shorter University in Rome, Ga. are exploring the possibility of moving up to the NCAA Division II ranks, as well as joining the GSC. Shorter athletic director Bill Peterson and president Harold Newman announced that move earlier this week. Click the link below for more details, courtesy of the Rome (Ga.) News-Tribune.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Women's Basketball: Clayton State-USC Aiken showdown on national TV
It's showdown time in the Peach Belt Conference this weekend, as USC Aiken (15-2, 7-0 PBC) plays host to unbeaten Clayton State (14-0, 3-0) this Saturday. The game will be televised live on CBS College Sports, starting at 12 p.m. EST. The game will also be carried in streaming video at NCAA.com.
Game preview courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
Bonus Coverage
Clayton State University
USC Aiken
Game preview courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
Bonus Coverage
Clayton State University
USC Aiken
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
First Post of 2011
So, here we are, a brand New Year! How are your favorite basketball teams faring so far? Click on one of the links below to find the current standings for each of the three conferences D2SS covers. All standings listed are as of January 4, 2011.
Gulf South Conference (*)
Peach Belt Conference Women
Peach Belt Conference Men
SIAC Women
SIAC Men
(*)--As of January 4, 2011, the Gulf South Conference web site was inactive. This is an issue that D2SS has no control over. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Gulf South Conference (*)
Peach Belt Conference Women
Peach Belt Conference Men
SIAC Women
SIAC Men
(*)--As of January 4, 2011, the Gulf South Conference web site was inactive. This is an issue that D2SS has no control over. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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