Gulf South Conference--at Southaven, Miss. (March 4-7)
Women
Men
Peach Belt Conference--at site of higher seeds (March 2-3), at Aiken, S.C. (March 6-7)
Women
SIAC--at Atlanta (March 2-6)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Conference tournaments brackets set
Goodbye, regular season. Hello, postseason. Here's how the brackets shape up for the basketball conference tournaments.
Gulf South Conference--at Southaven, Miss. (March 4-7)
Women
Men
Peach Belt Conference--at site of higher seeds (March 2-3), at Aiken, S.C. (March 6-7)
Women
Gulf South Conference--at Southaven, Miss. (March 4-7)
Women
Men
Peach Belt Conference--at site of higher seeds (March 2-3), at Aiken, S.C. (March 6-7)
Women
Friday, February 26, 2010
D2SS: The Weekend (Part 2)
Regular season champions crowned. No. 1 seeds secured. Many more questions still unanswered. Those are just several of the storylines involving men's basketball teams in D-II South Nation, as the final day of the regular season in NCAA Division II hoops approaches. Here's how things shape up in each of three conferences going into Saturday.
Gulf South Conference: Well, it finally happened. No. 1 (NABC) Arkansas Tech suffered its first loss of the season, as Arkansas-Monticello (13-10, 8-5) pulled off the 58-51 upset win at home Thursday night. Despite the loss, though, ATU (25-1, 12-1) will still be seeded first out of the West Division in the GSC tournament at Southaven, Miss. next week. Delta State (18-7, 9-4) will be the No. 2 seed in the GSC West, despite losing 100-88 at Harding (15-11, 7-6) Thursday night. The Bisons are doing battle with Christian Brothers (17-9, 7-6) for the fourth and final GSC tourney berth from the West. CBU travels to ATU, while Harding pays a visit to Ouachita Baptist Saturday.
In the East, Alabama-Huntsville (20-5, 8-1) extended its winning streak to six straight games, by snapping the 15-game winning streak of No. 8 (NABC) Valdosta State (23-3, 8-1) in a 89-71 rout last weekend. UAH can win the GSC East crown with a win at home over West Alabama (13-13, 3-6), combined with VSU loss to West Georgia (13-13, 3-6). Both UWA and UWG are battling North Alabama (12-14, 4-6) for the East's final two spots in next week's GSC tournament.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (24-2, 16-1) has clinched the regular season title, as well as the top seed in the East Division for next week's PBC tournament. On the other hand, Georgia College & State University (21-4, 14-2) has won the West Division, and will host a quarterfinal round PBC tourney game next Wednesday. How will the rest of the postseason puzzle in the "Belt" be put together? That question can be answered by clicking here. Also see Part 1 of this post here.
SIAC: Clark-Atlanta (22-5, 19-5) is the regular season champion, as the Panthers head into the SIAC tournament next week. Tuskegee (17-9, 16-7) can lock up second place with a win over Stillman on the road Saturday night.
Gulf South Conference: Well, it finally happened. No. 1 (NABC) Arkansas Tech suffered its first loss of the season, as Arkansas-Monticello (13-10, 8-5) pulled off the 58-51 upset win at home Thursday night. Despite the loss, though, ATU (25-1, 12-1) will still be seeded first out of the West Division in the GSC tournament at Southaven, Miss. next week. Delta State (18-7, 9-4) will be the No. 2 seed in the GSC West, despite losing 100-88 at Harding (15-11, 7-6) Thursday night. The Bisons are doing battle with Christian Brothers (17-9, 7-6) for the fourth and final GSC tourney berth from the West. CBU travels to ATU, while Harding pays a visit to Ouachita Baptist Saturday.
In the East, Alabama-Huntsville (20-5, 8-1) extended its winning streak to six straight games, by snapping the 15-game winning streak of No. 8 (NABC) Valdosta State (23-3, 8-1) in a 89-71 rout last weekend. UAH can win the GSC East crown with a win at home over West Alabama (13-13, 3-6), combined with VSU loss to West Georgia (13-13, 3-6). Both UWA and UWG are battling North Alabama (12-14, 4-6) for the East's final two spots in next week's GSC tournament.
Peach Belt Conference: Augusta State (24-2, 16-1) has clinched the regular season title, as well as the top seed in the East Division for next week's PBC tournament. On the other hand, Georgia College & State University (21-4, 14-2) has won the West Division, and will host a quarterfinal round PBC tourney game next Wednesday. How will the rest of the postseason puzzle in the "Belt" be put together? That question can be answered by clicking here. Also see Part 1 of this post here.
SIAC: Clark-Atlanta (22-5, 19-5) is the regular season champion, as the Panthers head into the SIAC tournament next week. Tuskegee (17-9, 16-7) can lock up second place with a win over Stillman on the road Saturday night.
D2SS: The Weekend (Part 1)
The final day of the basketball regular season is just around the corner, and there's so much stuff to talk about, yet so little time. Here goes.
Gulf South Conference: On the women's side, it's a two-way race between No. 7 (WBCA) Arkansas Tech (24-2) and No. 9 Delta State (22-2) for the West Division title, as both teams are 11-2 in conference play heading into the final regular season contest Saturday. Harding (15-11, 7-6) clinched at least a tie for the No. 3 seed despite losing 79-65 to the Lady Statesmen Thursday. That leaves Christian Brothers (15-10, 6-7), Henderson State (15-13, 6-7), and Ouachita Baptist (13-13, 5-8) to fight for the fourth and final postseason berth from the GSC West.
In the GSC East, Valdosta State (17-7, 9-0) has already clinched the No. 1 seed, while North Alabama (16-13, 8-2) has finished conference play, and will be the No. 2 seed. West Alabama (8-18, 4-5) can clinch the No. 3 seed outright with a win at home over Alabama-Huntsville this weekend, while West Florida (14-13, 4-6) is assured of no worse than the No. 4 seed in next week's GSC tournament.
Peach Belt Conference: The race for the eight berths, as well as seeding, in next week's PBC tourney has come down to one final day. Click here for all possible scenarios involving Saturday's action.
SIAC: Fort Valley State (26-1, 21-1) has clinched the regular season title, and will be favored to win the SIAC tournament starting Tuesday in Atlanta.
Gulf South Conference: On the women's side, it's a two-way race between No. 7 (WBCA) Arkansas Tech (24-2) and No. 9 Delta State (22-2) for the West Division title, as both teams are 11-2 in conference play heading into the final regular season contest Saturday. Harding (15-11, 7-6) clinched at least a tie for the No. 3 seed despite losing 79-65 to the Lady Statesmen Thursday. That leaves Christian Brothers (15-10, 6-7), Henderson State (15-13, 6-7), and Ouachita Baptist (13-13, 5-8) to fight for the fourth and final postseason berth from the GSC West.
In the GSC East, Valdosta State (17-7, 9-0) has already clinched the No. 1 seed, while North Alabama (16-13, 8-2) has finished conference play, and will be the No. 2 seed. West Alabama (8-18, 4-5) can clinch the No. 3 seed outright with a win at home over Alabama-Huntsville this weekend, while West Florida (14-13, 4-6) is assured of no worse than the No. 4 seed in next week's GSC tournament.
Peach Belt Conference: The race for the eight berths, as well as seeding, in next week's PBC tourney has come down to one final day. Click here for all possible scenarios involving Saturday's action.
SIAC: Fort Valley State (26-1, 21-1) has clinched the regular season title, and will be favored to win the SIAC tournament starting Tuesday in Atlanta.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Montevallo-GCSU square off in PBC rematch
Montevallo (20-5, 10-5) at Georgia College & State University (20-4, 13-2)--(Men)Wednesday 7:30 p.m. EST
The regular season in basketball is drawing closer to its conclusion, and while Augusta State (24-2, 16-1) has already wrapped up the regular season title in the Peach Belt Conference, the game between the Falcons and Bobcats in Milledgeville, Georgia is important for another reason. While GC&SU has clinched the No. 1 seed from the West Division with two games to play, UM finds itself in a must-win situation in order to claim not only the No. 2 seed from the West, but more importantly, clinch a first-round home game in the PBC tournament that starts next week. Should be a fun game to watch. Click here for video of the Montevallo-GC&SU contest.
The regular season in basketball is drawing closer to its conclusion, and while Augusta State (24-2, 16-1) has already wrapped up the regular season title in the Peach Belt Conference, the game between the Falcons and Bobcats in Milledgeville, Georgia is important for another reason. While GC&SU has clinched the No. 1 seed from the West Division with two games to play, UM finds itself in a must-win situation in order to claim not only the No. 2 seed from the West, but more importantly, clinch a first-round home game in the PBC tournament that starts next week. Should be a fun game to watch. Click here for video of the Montevallo-GC&SU contest.
Friday, February 19, 2010
D2SS: The Weekend (Part 2)
First, it was the ladies. Now the men. Here's a breakdown of the men's basketball conference races in this installment of "D2SS: The Weekend".
Gulf South Conference: Both nationally-ranked division leaders continued to roll towards undefeated regular seasons on their respective sides this week. In West Division action, No. 1 (NABC) Arkansas Tech (24-0, 11-0) stayed unbeaten after getting by Ouachita Baptist 71-61 at home Thursday night. In the GSC East, No. 4 Valdosta State (23-2, 8-0) won its 14th straight game after outlasting West Alabama 85-75. But both teams face serious road tests Saturday, as ATU visits Delta State (18-5, 9-2), while VSU goes to Alabama-Huntsville (17-5, 5-1).
Peach Belt Conference: No. 5 (NABC) Augusta State (23-2, 15-1) moved one step closer to a PBC regular season title with a 85-62 rout of Flagler on the road Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the battle for second place in the East Division got tighter, as Francis Marion (18-6, 10-5) got by Lander 55-51, while USC Aiken (15-8, 10-6) rolled past UNC Pembroke 86-71.
In the West, Georgia College & State University (19-4, 12-2) snapped a two-game skid on the road Wednesday. But the Bobcats needed to hold off a last-ditch from a scrappy Georgia Southwestern State team to escape with a 61-60 win. Meanwhile, Montevallo (19-5, 9-5) blew an early 15-point second half lead, and lost at North Georgia (13-10, 8-5) 76-73. With the regular season sweep of the Falcons, the Saints could very well earn the right to host a first-round PBC tournament game if they win out, as they hold the tiebreaker over UM.
SIAC: Clark-Atlanta (19-4, 16-4) has the upper hand in the regular season race. But there is a tight race for second place and lower brewing as tournament time draws closer. Tuskegee (15-9, 14-7) stands alone in the No. 2 spot, while three teams have eight losses, and two other squads have nine.
The big games
Note: All times local to home team
Lane (14-8, 12-8) at Stillman (13-9, 11-9)--Saturday 2 p.m. CST
Claflin (14-9, 14-8) at Albany State (13-12, 13-9)--Saturday 3 p.m. EST
Augusta State (23-2, 15-1) at Francis Marion (18-6, 10-5)--Saturday 3:30 p.m. EST
Clayton State (14-10, 7-7) at Montevallo (19-5, 9-5)--Saturday 3:30 p.m. CST
Arkansas Tech (24-0, 11-0) at Delta State (18-5, 9-2)--Saturday 6 p.m. CST
Valdosta State (23-2, 8-0) at Alabama-Huntsville (17-5, 5-1)--Saturday 7 p.m. CST
Gulf South Conference: Both nationally-ranked division leaders continued to roll towards undefeated regular seasons on their respective sides this week. In West Division action, No. 1 (NABC) Arkansas Tech (24-0, 11-0) stayed unbeaten after getting by Ouachita Baptist 71-61 at home Thursday night. In the GSC East, No. 4 Valdosta State (23-2, 8-0) won its 14th straight game after outlasting West Alabama 85-75. But both teams face serious road tests Saturday, as ATU visits Delta State (18-5, 9-2), while VSU goes to Alabama-Huntsville (17-5, 5-1).
Peach Belt Conference: No. 5 (NABC) Augusta State (23-2, 15-1) moved one step closer to a PBC regular season title with a 85-62 rout of Flagler on the road Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the battle for second place in the East Division got tighter, as Francis Marion (18-6, 10-5) got by Lander 55-51, while USC Aiken (15-8, 10-6) rolled past UNC Pembroke 86-71.
In the West, Georgia College & State University (19-4, 12-2) snapped a two-game skid on the road Wednesday. But the Bobcats needed to hold off a last-ditch from a scrappy Georgia Southwestern State team to escape with a 61-60 win. Meanwhile, Montevallo (19-5, 9-5) blew an early 15-point second half lead, and lost at North Georgia (13-10, 8-5) 76-73. With the regular season sweep of the Falcons, the Saints could very well earn the right to host a first-round PBC tournament game if they win out, as they hold the tiebreaker over UM.
SIAC: Clark-Atlanta (19-4, 16-4) has the upper hand in the regular season race. But there is a tight race for second place and lower brewing as tournament time draws closer. Tuskegee (15-9, 14-7) stands alone in the No. 2 spot, while three teams have eight losses, and two other squads have nine.
The big games
Note: All times local to home team
Lane (14-8, 12-8) at Stillman (13-9, 11-9)--Saturday 2 p.m. CST
Claflin (14-9, 14-8) at Albany State (13-12, 13-9)--Saturday 3 p.m. EST
Augusta State (23-2, 15-1) at Francis Marion (18-6, 10-5)--Saturday 3:30 p.m. EST
Clayton State (14-10, 7-7) at Montevallo (19-5, 9-5)--Saturday 3:30 p.m. CST
Arkansas Tech (24-0, 11-0) at Delta State (18-5, 9-2)--Saturday 6 p.m. CST
Valdosta State (23-2, 8-0) at Alabama-Huntsville (17-5, 5-1)--Saturday 7 p.m. CST
D2SS: The Weekend (Part 1)
More than a week remains in the regular season for basketball teams in D-II South Nation. Here's how the races for conference tournament seeding and berths stack up heading into the next to last weekend of February.
Gulf South Conference: Four teams--two in the East Division, two in the West Division--have already clinched spots in this year's GSC tournament. Valdosta State (16-7, 8-0 GSC) wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the GSC East with a 74-39 rout of West Alabama (7-18, 3-5) on the road Thursday night. North Alabama (15-12, 7-2) is assured of finishing no worse than second place in the division, as the Lady Blazers swept the regular season against the Lady Lions.
In the West, No. 5 (NABC) Delta State (20-2, 9-2) and No. 12 Arkansas Tech (23-1, 10-1) are running neck and neck for the top spot on the side of the GSC. Both teams square off in the highly anticipated re-match at DSU Saturday night. The Golden Suns defeated the Lady Statesmen 56-47 at ATU last month (01/23/2010). The DSU women's only other loss came at Henderson State 68-55 one week later. Meanwhile, it's a tight race for the three remaining GSC tourney berths in the West, as Harding (13-10, 6-5), Christian Brothers (14-9, 5-6), and Henderson State (14-12, 5-6) all find themselves separated by at least one game heading into this weekend's action.
Peach Belt Conference: A "wacky" Wednesday full of surprises was the key word for women's hoops action in the PBC at mid-week, as multiple teams pulled off stunning upsets.
Francis Marion (21-3, 13-2) snapped Lander's 14-game winning streak with an 82-71 win over the Lady Bearcats. That victory avenged a 91-86 loss at LU on Jan. 6. Despite the loss, though, Lander (21-2, 14-1) still has a one-game lead over the Patriots in the PBC East Division with three conference games remaining for both squads.
On the other hand, the West Division appears to be a huge mess, as both of the top two teams fell victim to the upset bug Wednesday. No. 15 (WBCA) Clayton State (19-5, 10-4) lost at home to Columbus State (15-9, 9-5) 67-61 in overtime, while Georgia College & State University (17-7, 10-4) fell at Georgia Southwestern 73-61. Both Clayton State and GC&SU remain tied for first place in the PBC West, while CSU stands one game behind both aforementioned squads.
SIAC: With just two conference games remaining, No. 10 (WBCA) Fort Valley State (24-1, 19-1) appears to have the No. 1 seed for the upcoming SIAC tournament in Atlanta all but wrapped up. The Wildcats closest pursuers are Kentucky State (15-7, 15-3) and Benedict (18-8, 15-6)
The big game
Arkansas Tech (23-1, 10-1) at Delta State (20-2, 9-2)--Saturday 4 p.m. CST
As mentioned above, the Lady Statesmen play host to the Golden Suns in a highly anticipated re-match at Walter Sillers Coliseum. ATU will look to get a sweep of the regular season series, while DSU will look for payback.
Gulf South Conference: Four teams--two in the East Division, two in the West Division--have already clinched spots in this year's GSC tournament. Valdosta State (16-7, 8-0 GSC) wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the GSC East with a 74-39 rout of West Alabama (7-18, 3-5) on the road Thursday night. North Alabama (15-12, 7-2) is assured of finishing no worse than second place in the division, as the Lady Blazers swept the regular season against the Lady Lions.
In the West, No. 5 (NABC) Delta State (20-2, 9-2) and No. 12 Arkansas Tech (23-1, 10-1) are running neck and neck for the top spot on the side of the GSC. Both teams square off in the highly anticipated re-match at DSU Saturday night. The Golden Suns defeated the Lady Statesmen 56-47 at ATU last month (01/23/2010). The DSU women's only other loss came at Henderson State 68-55 one week later. Meanwhile, it's a tight race for the three remaining GSC tourney berths in the West, as Harding (13-10, 6-5), Christian Brothers (14-9, 5-6), and Henderson State (14-12, 5-6) all find themselves separated by at least one game heading into this weekend's action.
Peach Belt Conference: A "wacky" Wednesday full of surprises was the key word for women's hoops action in the PBC at mid-week, as multiple teams pulled off stunning upsets.
Francis Marion (21-3, 13-2) snapped Lander's 14-game winning streak with an 82-71 win over the Lady Bearcats. That victory avenged a 91-86 loss at LU on Jan. 6. Despite the loss, though, Lander (21-2, 14-1) still has a one-game lead over the Patriots in the PBC East Division with three conference games remaining for both squads.
On the other hand, the West Division appears to be a huge mess, as both of the top two teams fell victim to the upset bug Wednesday. No. 15 (WBCA) Clayton State (19-5, 10-4) lost at home to Columbus State (15-9, 9-5) 67-61 in overtime, while Georgia College & State University (17-7, 10-4) fell at Georgia Southwestern 73-61. Both Clayton State and GC&SU remain tied for first place in the PBC West, while CSU stands one game behind both aforementioned squads.
SIAC: With just two conference games remaining, No. 10 (WBCA) Fort Valley State (24-1, 19-1) appears to have the No. 1 seed for the upcoming SIAC tournament in Atlanta all but wrapped up. The Wildcats closest pursuers are Kentucky State (15-7, 15-3) and Benedict (18-8, 15-6)
The big game
Arkansas Tech (23-1, 10-1) at Delta State (20-2, 9-2)--Saturday 4 p.m. CST
As mentioned above, the Lady Statesmen play host to the Golden Suns in a highly anticipated re-match at Walter Sillers Coliseum. ATU will look to get a sweep of the regular season series, while DSU will look for payback.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Games of note for Thursday
Note: All times local to home team
Women
Benedict (18-7, 15-5) at Fort Valley State (23-1, 18-1)--(SIAC)--6 p.m. EST
Harding (12-10, 5-5) at Christian Brothers (14-8, 5-5)--(Gulf South Conference)--5 p.m. CST
Henderson State (13-12, 4-6) at Arkansas-Monticello (10-12, 4-6)--(Gulf South Conference)--5:30 p.m. CST
West Florida (13-11, 4-5) at North Alabama (14-12, 6-2)--(Gulf South Conference)--6 p.m. CST
Men
Harding (11-11, 4-6) at Christian Brothers (15-8, 5-5)--(Gulf South Conference)--(7:30 p.m. CST)
Lane (14-7, 12-7) at Tuskegee (14-9, 13-7)--(SIAC)--(6:30 p.m. CST)
Women
Benedict (18-7, 15-5) at Fort Valley State (23-1, 18-1)--(SIAC)--6 p.m. EST
Harding (12-10, 5-5) at Christian Brothers (14-8, 5-5)--(Gulf South Conference)--5 p.m. CST
Henderson State (13-12, 4-6) at Arkansas-Monticello (10-12, 4-6)--(Gulf South Conference)--5:30 p.m. CST
West Florida (13-11, 4-5) at North Alabama (14-12, 6-2)--(Gulf South Conference)--6 p.m. CST
Men
Harding (11-11, 4-6) at Christian Brothers (15-8, 5-5)--(Gulf South Conference)--(7:30 p.m. CST)
Lane (14-7, 12-7) at Tuskegee (14-9, 13-7)--(SIAC)--(6:30 p.m. CST)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Benedict-Albany State square off in SIAC showdown
Benedict vs. Albany State (SIAC Men)--Tuesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Regular season action is winding down in the SIAC, and a battle for positioning in the upcoming SIAC tournament is not far behind, as the Albany State University Golden Rams (11-12, 11-9 SIAC) play host to a Benedict College Tigers (14-9, 13-7) squad that's currently tied with the Tuskegee Tigers (14-9, 13-7) for second place in the league standings. ASU knocked off Benedict on the road in the last meeting between the two teams last month (01/14/2010).
Regular season action is winding down in the SIAC, and a battle for positioning in the upcoming SIAC tournament is not far behind, as the Albany State University Golden Rams (11-12, 11-9 SIAC) play host to a Benedict College Tigers (14-9, 13-7) squad that's currently tied with the Tuskegee Tigers (14-9, 13-7) for second place in the league standings. ASU knocked off Benedict on the road in the last meeting between the two teams last month (01/14/2010).
Friday, February 12, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Showdown of PBC divisional leaders
It's another night of big basketball games in D-II South Nation, as a critical battle of first place teams in the Peach Belt Conference ensues in Augusta, Georgia Thursday night.
GC&SU (18-2, 11-0) at Augusta State (20-2, 11-1)--(Men)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EST
In a possible preview of the PBC tournament title game, the Jaguars play host to the Bobcats in a battle of division leaders.
Augusta State enters this contest ranked No. 7 in the latest NABC poll, while GC&SU moved up seven spots from No. 21 to No. 14 in the same rankings. In this week's Southeast Regional poll, both the Jaguars and Bobcats are ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
One thing is for sure, the winner of this game will either remain at No. 1 in the regional rankings, or possibly move up to the top spot with a win.
Other games of interest for Thursday (All times local to host team)
No. 5 (WBCA) Arkansas Tech (20-1, 7-1) at Henderson State (13-10, 4-4)--(Gulf South Conference Women)--(6 p.m. CST)
Montevallo (18-3, 8-3) at USC Aiken (13-7, 8-5)--(Peach Belt Conference Men)--(7:30 p.m. EST)
Lane (8-12, 8-8) at Miles (12-10, 9-8)--(SIAC Women)--(5:30 p.m. CST)
Tuskegee (12-8, 11-6) at (13-8, 12-6)--(SIAC Men)--(7:30 p.m. EST)
Arkansas-Monticello (10-8, 5-3) at Delta State (16-4, 7-1)--(GSC Men)--8 p.m. CST)
GC&SU (18-2, 11-0) at Augusta State (20-2, 11-1)--(Men)--Thursday 7:30 p.m. EST
In a possible preview of the PBC tournament title game, the Jaguars play host to the Bobcats in a battle of division leaders.
Augusta State enters this contest ranked No. 7 in the latest NABC poll, while GC&SU moved up seven spots from No. 21 to No. 14 in the same rankings. In this week's Southeast Regional poll, both the Jaguars and Bobcats are ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
One thing is for sure, the winner of this game will either remain at No. 1 in the regional rankings, or possibly move up to the top spot with a win.
Other games of interest for Thursday (All times local to host team)
No. 5 (WBCA) Arkansas Tech (20-1, 7-1) at Henderson State (13-10, 4-4)--(Gulf South Conference Women)--(6 p.m. CST)
Montevallo (18-3, 8-3) at USC Aiken (13-7, 8-5)--(Peach Belt Conference Men)--(7:30 p.m. EST)
Lane (8-12, 8-8) at Miles (12-10, 9-8)--(SIAC Women)--(5:30 p.m. CST)
Tuskegee (12-8, 11-6) at (13-8, 12-6)--(SIAC Men)--(7:30 p.m. EST)
Arkansas-Monticello (10-8, 5-3) at Delta State (16-4, 7-1)--(GSC Men)--8 p.m. CST)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Key hoops contests for Wednesday
Note: All times local to home team
Women
Gulf South Conference
Valdosta State (13-7, 6-0) at West Florida (13-9, 4-3)--5 p.m. CST
The GSC East leading Lady Blazers can clinch no worse than a tie for the division title with a win over the Lady Argonauts.
Peach Belt Conference
Francis Marion (19-2, 11-1) at North Georgia (9-11, 4-7)--5:30 p.m. EST
On the surface, this contest may appear to be a mis-match. But it's actually an important game for the Patriot women and the Lady Saints. FMU must win to keep pace with Peach Belt Conference East Division leader Lander (20-1, 13-0), while North Georgia needs a win in order to gain a one-game lead in the win column over respective West Division rivals Georgia Southwestern (9-11) and Montevallo (11-10). Both GSW and UM have the night off.
Men
Francis Marion (16-5, 8-4) at North Georgia (12-9, 7-4)--7:30 p.m. EST
There's a lot at stake in the nightcap of this PBC twill bill too, as both the Patriots and Saints look to get back on track after losing some tough games within the last two weeks. FMU has lost three of its last four games after starting the season at 15-2, while North Georgia has lost three straight games.
Women
Gulf South Conference
Valdosta State (13-7, 6-0) at West Florida (13-9, 4-3)--5 p.m. CST
The GSC East leading Lady Blazers can clinch no worse than a tie for the division title with a win over the Lady Argonauts.
Peach Belt Conference
Francis Marion (19-2, 11-1) at North Georgia (9-11, 4-7)--5:30 p.m. EST
On the surface, this contest may appear to be a mis-match. But it's actually an important game for the Patriot women and the Lady Saints. FMU must win to keep pace with Peach Belt Conference East Division leader Lander (20-1, 13-0), while North Georgia needs a win in order to gain a one-game lead in the win column over respective West Division rivals Georgia Southwestern (9-11) and Montevallo (11-10). Both GSW and UM have the night off.
Men
Francis Marion (16-5, 8-4) at North Georgia (12-9, 7-4)--7:30 p.m. EST
There's a lot at stake in the nightcap of this PBC twill bill too, as both the Patriots and Saints look to get back on track after losing some tough games within the last two weeks. FMU has lost three of its last four games after starting the season at 15-2, while North Georgia has lost three straight games.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Critical hoops contests in the SIAC
Women
Miles (12-9, 9-7) at Benedict (15-6, 12-4)--Tuesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Why this game is big: The Lady Tigers from Columbia, S.C. can all but lock up the No. 3 seed for next month's SIAC tournament with a win over the Golden Bears.
Men
Tuskegee (12-7, 11-5) at Claflin (13-8, 13-7)--Tuesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Why this game is big: The Panthers play to the Tigers from Alabama, with the winner taking over sole possession of second place in the SIAC. Should they win, the Claflin men go into the No. 2 spot in the conference standings by mere percentage points.
Miles (12-9, 9-7) at Benedict (15-6, 12-4)--Tuesday 5:30 p.m. EST
Why this game is big: The Lady Tigers from Columbia, S.C. can all but lock up the No. 3 seed for next month's SIAC tournament with a win over the Golden Bears.
Men
Tuskegee (12-7, 11-5) at Claflin (13-8, 13-7)--Tuesday 7:30 p.m. EST
Why this game is big: The Panthers play to the Tigers from Alabama, with the winner taking over sole possession of second place in the SIAC. Should they win, the Claflin men go into the No. 2 spot in the conference standings by mere percentage points.
Friday, February 05, 2010
D2SS: The Weekend
The first weekend of February brings quite a few critical games on the hardwood...in D-II South Nation. But first, here's a quick look at this week's regional rankings. The full women's rankings are here, while the men's charts can be found here.
Women
Clayton State (17-3) at Georgia College & State University (15-5)--Saturday 1:30 p.m. EST
Both teams come into this key Peach Belt Conference match-up tied for first place in the West Division. The Laker women, though, have their sights set on payback, as the Lady Bobcats pulled off the upset win at Clayton State last month.
Men
A triple play of key games listed below. All are played on Saturday.
Clark Atlanta (17-2, 14-2) at Benedict (11-8, 10-6)--3 p.m. EST: The first-place Panthers hope to build on their sizable lead in the SIAC standings against the Tigers at Columbia, S.C.
Columbus State (10-9, 4-6) at North Georgia (12-8, 7-3)--3:30 p.m. EST: The Saints (no, not the ones from New Orleans) will try to bounce back after losing a toughie at GC&SU, 88-84, Wednesday night.
North Alabama (10-11, 2-4) at West Georgia (10-10, 2-3)--7:30 p.m. EST: Both teams must win to stay in the hunt for a Gulf South Conference tournament berth.
Women
Clayton State (17-3) at Georgia College & State University (15-5)--Saturday 1:30 p.m. EST
Both teams come into this key Peach Belt Conference match-up tied for first place in the West Division. The Laker women, though, have their sights set on payback, as the Lady Bobcats pulled off the upset win at Clayton State last month.
Men
A triple play of key games listed below. All are played on Saturday.
Clark Atlanta (17-2, 14-2) at Benedict (11-8, 10-6)--3 p.m. EST: The first-place Panthers hope to build on their sizable lead in the SIAC standings against the Tigers at Columbia, S.C.
Columbus State (10-9, 4-6) at North Georgia (12-8, 7-3)--3:30 p.m. EST: The Saints (no, not the ones from New Orleans) will try to bounce back after losing a toughie at GC&SU, 88-84, Wednesday night.
North Alabama (10-11, 2-4) at West Georgia (10-10, 2-3)--7:30 p.m. EST: Both teams must win to stay in the hunt for a Gulf South Conference tournament berth.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Another hoops rivalry for Thursday...
and this one will take place in Valdosta, Georgia...and the Gulf South Conference. That's where both basketball teams at Valdosta State University will go for a rare sweep of their East Division rivals from the University of North Alabama.
In the women's game, Valdosta State (12-7, 5-0) hopes to extend its season-high winning streak to nine games with a win over UNA (12-11, 4-1). The Lady Lions split of non-conference games last weekend, losing to Lambuth (Tenn.) 82-71 on January 28, only to bounce back with a 74-51 rout of Talledega (Ala.) two nights later.
The men's contest also features a streaking team in VSU (19-2, 5-0), as the Blazers have won 11 straight games en route to the No. 5 ranking in the latest NABC poll. North Alabama (10-10, 2-3) has had an up-and-down season thus far, as the Lions hope to bounce back after a 82-76 loss at Lambuth last week.
In the women's game, Valdosta State (12-7, 5-0) hopes to extend its season-high winning streak to nine games with a win over UNA (12-11, 4-1). The Lady Lions split of non-conference games last weekend, losing to Lambuth (Tenn.) 82-71 on January 28, only to bounce back with a 74-51 rout of Talledega (Ala.) two nights later.
The men's contest also features a streaking team in VSU (19-2, 5-0), as the Blazers have won 11 straight games en route to the No. 5 ranking in the latest NABC poll. North Alabama (10-10, 2-3) has had an up-and-down season thus far, as the Lions hope to bounce back after a 82-76 loss at Lambuth last week.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
ASU-USCA: The Re-match
It's the "re-match" that basketball fans at Augusta State University, and the University of South Carolina-Aiken have been waiting for, at least in the 9-10 days since the last match-up between these fierce Peach Belt Conference rivals in men's basketball.
Despite going 2-1 last week, the Augusta State men (17-2, 9-1 PBC) still found dropping in the polls, as the Jaguars fell from No. 8 to No. 12 in the latest NABC D-II rankings. On the other hand, USC Aiken (12-6, 7-4) unexpectedly got the weekend off when D-II transitional King (Tenn.) postponed its game against the Pacers due to the winter storm that traveled through the Bristol, Tenn. area last Saturday. No make-up date for that contest has been set, although there's another game between both teams scheduled for Feb. 27 at King.
As for the last meeting between ASU and USCA, fans of both programs know very well what happened the last time they met. What started off as a joyous post-game celebration quickly turned into chaos, as a brief fight followed the Pacers 71-68 upset over the then No. 6 (NABC) Jaguars on Jan. 25. In fact, Augusta State president Bill Bloodworth warned that anyone behaved disruptively during Wednesday's game would be ejected.
Tip-off is Wednesday at or after 7:30 p.m. EST, depending upon the length of the women's game.
Despite going 2-1 last week, the Augusta State men (17-2, 9-1 PBC) still found dropping in the polls, as the Jaguars fell from No. 8 to No. 12 in the latest NABC D-II rankings. On the other hand, USC Aiken (12-6, 7-4) unexpectedly got the weekend off when D-II transitional King (Tenn.) postponed its game against the Pacers due to the winter storm that traveled through the Bristol, Tenn. area last Saturday. No make-up date for that contest has been set, although there's another game between both teams scheduled for Feb. 27 at King.
As for the last meeting between ASU and USCA, fans of both programs know very well what happened the last time they met. What started off as a joyous post-game celebration quickly turned into chaos, as a brief fight followed the Pacers 71-68 upset over the then No. 6 (NABC) Jaguars on Jan. 25. In fact, Augusta State president Bill Bloodworth warned that anyone behaved disruptively during Wednesday's game would be ejected.
Tip-off is Wednesday at or after 7:30 p.m. EST, depending upon the length of the women's game.
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