NOTE: As we approach the final Saturday of the regular season, D-II South Sports will have a brief look at the games that will impact the final seedings for next week's conference basketball tournaments. And with baseball season already in full swing, we'll even throw in a key early season series in the Peach Belt Conference just for good measure. So, without any further ado, let's go!
TOP WOMEN'S GAMES:
West Florida (18-8, 10-3) at Valdosta State (20-5, 10-3)--Saturday 12 noon EST
The winner of this game will win the Gulf South Conference East Division title, while the loser will settle for the number two seed.
Georgia College & State University (18-8, 9-6) at Clayton State (20-6, 12-3)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lakers have already clinched a share of the Peach Belt Conference regular season title, but can have it all to themselves with a win, or a Columbus State upset loss to Armstrong Atlantic State.
Benedict (18-8, 12-5) at Paine (15-10, 13-4)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
The Lions can clinch at least a share of the SIAC regular season title with a win over the Tigers, and a Tuskegee loss at Kentucky State.
Other significant games on the final day of the regular season include:
USC Upstate (14-12, 7-8) at UNC Pembroke (17-9, 9-6)--Saturday 2 p.m. EST
UNCP can clinch the Peach Belt Conference North Division title with a win.
Lincoln Memorial (13-13, 5-8) at West Georgia (16-9, 8-5)--Saturday 5:30 p.m. EST
Railspitters need a win and some help to reach the Gulf South Conference tournament.
Arkansas-Monticello (13-13, 7-8) at Ouachita Baptist (16-10, 8-7)--Saturday 6 p.m. CST
OBU can clinch third place in the GSC West with a win.
TOP MEN'S GAMES:
Arkansas-Monticello (18-8, 10-5) at Ouachita Baptist (17-9, 9-6)--Saturday 2 p.m. CST
The Boll Weevils can claim at least a share of the Gulf South Conference West Division title with a win, despite losing four games in a row. On the other hand, the Tigers could finish in a three way tie for third place in the division, depending upon the outcome of other games.
North Florida (14-15, 9-6) at Kennesaw State (22-4, 12-3)--Saturday 4 p.m. EST
Yes, the UNF men have an overall losing record, and can't win even a share of the Peach Belt Conference regular season title, much less win it outright. But this last-ever regular season meeting between the two teams as PBC members (both teams will move up to NCAA Division I in 2005-06) will be important in more ways than one, as the defending NCAA Division II national champion Fighting Owls must win to claim at least a share of the PBC crown. KSU lost a chance to win the regular season title outright, thanks to a 75-70 upset loss at Clayton State in double overtime Wednesday night. On the other hand, the Ospreys can finish the regular season with a .500 overall record should they pull off the upset, as the UNF men are already assured of a winning record in PBC play.
Henderson State (13-13, 8-7) at Harding (16-10, 9-6)--Saturday 8 p.m. CST
It's just that simple, really. The winner advances to the Gulf South Conference tournament, while the loser's season will come to an end.
BONUS COVERAGE:
Our first critical baseball series of the 2005 season comes courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
UNC Pembroke (12-4, 4-2) at Lander (10-2, 2-1)
Satuday 11 a.m. EST (Doubleheader)
Sunday 1 p.m. EST
The Braves battle the Bearcats in a fight to stay in the upper echelon of the PBC.
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