The University of West Florida men play host to the University of Tampa in a battle of 3-0 NCAA Division II men's basketball teams Friday at Pensacola, Fla. The Argos hope to return to the Gulf South Conference tournament this season after missing out on it four years in a row, while the Spartans hope to return to the NCAA Division II tournament after finishing 21-9 a year ago.
Game Notes--Tampa at West Florida (Men)--1 p.m. CST
University of West Florida
University of Tampa
Friday, November 28, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Augusta State-Benedict Men's Basketball Game Notes
The defending NCAA Division II men's basketball runners-up face off against the defending SIAC regular season and tournament champion Tigers in the season opener for both teams.
Game notes courtesy of Augusta State University Sports Information
Game notes courtesy of Augusta State University Sports Information
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Know your state
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently published a special section on the small college basketball programs in the state of Georgia, including the teams competing at the NCAA Division II level. Click the link below.
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GSW women win season opener against UNA
The Georgia Southwestern State University women's basketball team actually won their season opener? Yes, they did, against North Alabama of all teams. Final score: GSW 60, UNA 52.
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
Monday, November 17, 2008
NCAA Division II Volleyball Field Announced
The 64-team field for the 2008 NCAA Division II volleyball championships have been announced. And D-II South Nation is well represented. Here's how the brackets for both the South and Southeast Regionals, respectively, look below, with links to teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports highlighted below.
South Region Hosted by University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida - November 20-22
No. 1 Tampa (25-4) vs. No. 8 Albany State (Georgia) (31-3)
No. 2 Florida Southern (25-8) vs. No. 7 Saint Leo (28-10)
No. 3 Lynn (24-12) vs. No. 6 Nova Southeastern (21-11)
No. 4 West Florida (29-7) vs. Eckerd (20-13)
Southeast Region Hosted by Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina - November 21-23
No. 1 Wingate (30-1) vs. No. 8 Anderson (South Carolina) (24-13)
No. 2 Carson-Newman (24-14) vs. No. 7 Lincoln Memorial (20-15)
No. 3 Armstrong Atlantic State (25-6) vs. No. 6 Lander (20-9)
No. 4 Catawba (20-10) vs. No. 5 Francis Marion (23-8)
Source: NCAA.com (including entire 64-team field)
South Region Hosted by University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida - November 20-22
No. 1 Tampa (25-4) vs. No. 8 Albany State (Georgia) (31-3)
No. 2 Florida Southern (25-8) vs. No. 7 Saint Leo (28-10)
No. 3 Lynn (24-12) vs. No. 6 Nova Southeastern (21-11)
No. 4 West Florida (29-7) vs. Eckerd (20-13)
Southeast Region Hosted by Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina - November 21-23
No. 1 Wingate (30-1) vs. No. 8 Anderson (South Carolina) (24-13)
No. 2 Carson-Newman (24-14) vs. No. 7 Lincoln Memorial (20-15)
No. 3 Armstrong Atlantic State (25-6) vs. No. 6 Lander (20-9)
No. 4 Catawba (20-10) vs. No. 5 Francis Marion (23-8)
Source: NCAA.com (including entire 64-team field)
AASU Men's Hoops Notches Season Opening Win
Article courtesy of Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
Pirates Win Men's Basketball Opener, 77-58 Over Queens (NC)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Senior guard T.T. Hall led the way with 19 points as the Armstrong Atlantic State men's basketball team picked up a 77-58 season-opening win over visiting Queens (N.C.) on Monday evening at Alumni Arena.
For head coach Jeff Burkhamer and the Pirates (1-0), it was a sixth straight opening-season win, with three of those six wins coming against the visiting Royals (0-1). Both teams came into the matchup returning just four players from 2007-08, and the Pirates had the upper hand early in the contest.
AASU jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead in the first five minutes, thanks to defensive pressure that forced six Queens turnovers in those five minutes and 16 overall in the first half. The Pirates finished the half with 10 steals and took a 38-24 lead into halftime.
The Royals came out after the intermission and scored the first seven points, eventually cutting the AASU lead to six, 40-34, with 15:36 remaining. The Pirates answered back quickly as T.T. Hall and Keron McKenzie drained back-to-back three pointers, pushing the lead back to double digits, where it stayed for the rest of the night.
Hall finished the night 6-of-19 from the foor, including 3-of-12 three-pointers, for his game-high 19 points but also added six rebounds and four steals. Senior Uriah Hethington came off the bench to record 14 points and nine rebounds on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor, while senior Brian Moultrie added 11 points and six rebounds. Junior point guard Gabriel Robinson dished out nine assists as well.
Queens was led by Devin Seaford's 13 points and J.B. Baldwin's 11 points. Preston Newlin hit three three-pointers in the first half for nine points, but crashed to the floor hard with 13 minutes left in the first half and did not return to the game.
AASU shot 38.2 percent from the floor in the contest, hitting 26-of-68 shots, while Queens hit just 16-of-55 shots from the floor for 29.1 percent.
The Pirates held a 49-39 rebounding edge and finished the night with 12 steals.The Pirates return to action on Friday, November 28, with a 6:00 p.m. contest against Lock Haven in the Charleston (W. Va.) Invitational.
Pirates Win Men's Basketball Opener, 77-58 Over Queens (NC)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Senior guard T.T. Hall led the way with 19 points as the Armstrong Atlantic State men's basketball team picked up a 77-58 season-opening win over visiting Queens (N.C.) on Monday evening at Alumni Arena.
For head coach Jeff Burkhamer and the Pirates (1-0), it was a sixth straight opening-season win, with three of those six wins coming against the visiting Royals (0-1). Both teams came into the matchup returning just four players from 2007-08, and the Pirates had the upper hand early in the contest.
AASU jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead in the first five minutes, thanks to defensive pressure that forced six Queens turnovers in those five minutes and 16 overall in the first half. The Pirates finished the half with 10 steals and took a 38-24 lead into halftime.
The Royals came out after the intermission and scored the first seven points, eventually cutting the AASU lead to six, 40-34, with 15:36 remaining. The Pirates answered back quickly as T.T. Hall and Keron McKenzie drained back-to-back three pointers, pushing the lead back to double digits, where it stayed for the rest of the night.
Hall finished the night 6-of-19 from the foor, including 3-of-12 three-pointers, for his game-high 19 points but also added six rebounds and four steals. Senior Uriah Hethington came off the bench to record 14 points and nine rebounds on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor, while senior Brian Moultrie added 11 points and six rebounds. Junior point guard Gabriel Robinson dished out nine assists as well.
Queens was led by Devin Seaford's 13 points and J.B. Baldwin's 11 points. Preston Newlin hit three three-pointers in the first half for nine points, but crashed to the floor hard with 13 minutes left in the first half and did not return to the game.
AASU shot 38.2 percent from the floor in the contest, hitting 26-of-68 shots, while Queens hit just 16-of-55 shots from the floor for 29.1 percent.
The Pirates held a 49-39 rebounding edge and finished the night with 12 steals.The Pirates return to action on Friday, November 28, with a 6:00 p.m. contest against Lock Haven in the Charleston (W. Va.) Invitational.
AASU Volleyball wins Peach Belt tournament
Press release courtesy of Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
PBC TOURNAMENT CHAMPS! Pirates Blank FMU, 3-0, For Title
PEMBROKE, N.C. - The Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad defeated Francis Marion, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon to capture the 2008 Peach Belt Conference Volleyball Tournament championship at the English E. Jones Center in Pembroke, N.C. Game scores were: 25-16, 25-20, 25-18.
Freshman Torrie Bevolo led the way for the Pirates (25-6) with a match-high 13 kills, 15 digs and four blocks, earning PBC Tournament MVP honors. Senior Rindy Vidovich, earlier in the weekend crowned the 2008 PBC Player of the Year, earned All-PBC Tournament honors as well as she collected 12 kills and 13 digs on the afternoon. Sophomore Gwen Clarke hit .385 with 10 kills and was AASU's third honoree on the All-Tournament team.
Sophomore Hannah Segebart tallied 43 assists and freshman libero Casey Howett notched a match-high 16 digs as well for AASU. Francis Marion was led by All-PBC Tournament honoree Amanda Mitchell, who notched nine kills, libero Kelsie Deaton's 15 digs and setter Jenna Kaiser's 23 assists.
The first set was a nip-and-tuck affair until junior Marina Marinova went back to serve at 13-13. Marinova ripped off 10 straight points on her service as the Pirates built a large lead and closed out the first set, 25-16. Set number two was also nip-and-tuck as FMU led 20-18 on a kill by Jenna Kaiser, but AASU ended the match with seven straight kills, five from Clarke, to take the set 25-20.
AASU closed out the match in set three behind Vidovich, who collected six kills, none more emphatic than the one she delivered on match point.
For the Pirates, it was just their second PBC Tournament title, but for head coach Will Condon, it was his third straight league tournament crown as he led USC Aiken to the 2006 and 2007 titles. Prior to this season, AASU's only tournament title came in the 2002 season.
AASU now will advance to the NCAA Southeast Regional as the automatic bid recipient from the PBC. It is the Pirates' first appearance in the NCAA Championships since 2004 and the sixth overall appearance in school history.
PBC TOURNAMENT CHAMPS! Pirates Blank FMU, 3-0, For Title
PEMBROKE, N.C. - The Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad defeated Francis Marion, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon to capture the 2008 Peach Belt Conference Volleyball Tournament championship at the English E. Jones Center in Pembroke, N.C. Game scores were: 25-16, 25-20, 25-18.
Freshman Torrie Bevolo led the way for the Pirates (25-6) with a match-high 13 kills, 15 digs and four blocks, earning PBC Tournament MVP honors. Senior Rindy Vidovich, earlier in the weekend crowned the 2008 PBC Player of the Year, earned All-PBC Tournament honors as well as she collected 12 kills and 13 digs on the afternoon. Sophomore Gwen Clarke hit .385 with 10 kills and was AASU's third honoree on the All-Tournament team.
Sophomore Hannah Segebart tallied 43 assists and freshman libero Casey Howett notched a match-high 16 digs as well for AASU. Francis Marion was led by All-PBC Tournament honoree Amanda Mitchell, who notched nine kills, libero Kelsie Deaton's 15 digs and setter Jenna Kaiser's 23 assists.
The first set was a nip-and-tuck affair until junior Marina Marinova went back to serve at 13-13. Marinova ripped off 10 straight points on her service as the Pirates built a large lead and closed out the first set, 25-16. Set number two was also nip-and-tuck as FMU led 20-18 on a kill by Jenna Kaiser, but AASU ended the match with seven straight kills, five from Clarke, to take the set 25-20.
AASU closed out the match in set three behind Vidovich, who collected six kills, none more emphatic than the one she delivered on match point.
For the Pirates, it was just their second PBC Tournament title, but for head coach Will Condon, it was his third straight league tournament crown as he led USC Aiken to the 2006 and 2007 titles. Prior to this season, AASU's only tournament title came in the 2002 season.
AASU now will advance to the NCAA Southeast Regional as the automatic bid recipient from the PBC. It is the Pirates' first appearance in the NCAA Championships since 2004 and the sixth overall appearance in school history.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Fall Sports Update--November 14, 2008
The regular season is over. Postseason play has arrived for the fall sports in D-II South Nation. In fact, NCAA tournament action is already underway in both men's and women's soccer respectively, as well as conference tournament play in volleyball.
NCAA Division II Women's Soccer
The Peach Belt Conference is well represented in the Southeast Regional, as three teams, including No. 1 seed, have advanced to the big dance in D-II. Georgia College & State University makes its first-ever NCAA appearance, while UNC Pembroke also looks to make a big splash!
In the South bracket, the University of West Florida is the lone team from D-II South Nation to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament, as all of the other squads come from the Sunshine State Conference.
Women's Soccer Bracket
NCAA Division II Men's Soccer
It's been a rough postseason for D-II South Nation teams so far, as Montevallo was shut out by Tampa in the South Regional bracket, Francis Marion got by Carson-Newman in a thriller, and Lander's season ended in heartbreaking fashion.
Men's Soccer Bracket (Interactive)
Men's Soccer Bracket (Printable)
Volleyball
Gulf South Conference Tournament
Nationally ranked (#15 AVCA) West Florida is the favorite to win the GSC title.
Bracket
Tournament Home Page
Peach Belt Conference Tournament
After one of the most competitive regular seasons in recent memory, Armstrong Atlantic State (23-6, 8-2 PBC) has emerged as the top seed out of six teams heading into this weekend.
Tournament Home Page
SIAC Tournament
Albany State took its first step towards its eighth straight conference title, as the Lady Rams swept Paine in three games.
Updated Tournament Bracket
NCAA Division II Women's Soccer
The Peach Belt Conference is well represented in the Southeast Regional, as three teams, including No. 1 seed, have advanced to the big dance in D-II. Georgia College & State University makes its first-ever NCAA appearance, while UNC Pembroke also looks to make a big splash!
In the South bracket, the University of West Florida is the lone team from D-II South Nation to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament, as all of the other squads come from the Sunshine State Conference.
Women's Soccer Bracket
NCAA Division II Men's Soccer
It's been a rough postseason for D-II South Nation teams so far, as Montevallo was shut out by Tampa in the South Regional bracket, Francis Marion got by Carson-Newman in a thriller, and Lander's season ended in heartbreaking fashion.
Men's Soccer Bracket (Interactive)
Men's Soccer Bracket (Printable)
Volleyball
Gulf South Conference Tournament
Nationally ranked (#15 AVCA) West Florida is the favorite to win the GSC title.
Bracket
Tournament Home Page
Peach Belt Conference Tournament
After one of the most competitive regular seasons in recent memory, Armstrong Atlantic State (23-6, 8-2 PBC) has emerged as the top seed out of six teams heading into this weekend.
Tournament Home Page
SIAC Tournament
Albany State took its first step towards its eighth straight conference title, as the Lady Rams swept Paine in three games.
Updated Tournament Bracket
Thursday, November 13, 2008
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--Gulf South Conference Men
Our preseason basketball previews wrap up with the look at the men's squads in the Gulf South Conference.
EAST DIVISION
1. North Alabama
2. Valdosta State
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Alabama-Huntsville
6. West Alabama
7. West Florida
WEST DIVISION
1. Christian Brothers
2. Ouachita Baptist
3. Harding
4. Delta State
5. Arkansas Tech
6. Arkansas-Monticello
7. Southern Arkansas
8. Henderson State
Analysis: With nine lettermen, including three starters, returning from last season's Elite Eight team, look for UNA (27-9 in 2007-08) to be the hunted in the GSC East once again this winter. In the West, Christian Brothers is expected to be in a dogfight with Harding and Ouachita Baptist for the division crown.
EAST DIVISION
1. North Alabama
2. Valdosta State
3. West Georgia
4. Montevallo
5. Alabama-Huntsville
6. West Alabama
7. West Florida
WEST DIVISION
1. Christian Brothers
2. Ouachita Baptist
3. Harding
4. Delta State
5. Arkansas Tech
6. Arkansas-Monticello
7. Southern Arkansas
8. Henderson State
Analysis: With nine lettermen, including three starters, returning from last season's Elite Eight team, look for UNA (27-9 in 2007-08) to be the hunted in the GSC East once again this winter. In the West, Christian Brothers is expected to be in a dogfight with Harding and Ouachita Baptist for the division crown.
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--Gulf South Conference Women
Another preseason basketball preview is on the way, as the women's teams in the Gulf South Conference are next to be profiled.
EAST DIVISION
1. West Georgia
2. Valdosta State
3. North Alabama
4. West Alabama
5. West Florida
6. Montevallo
7. Alabama-Huntsville
WEST DIVISION
1. Delta State
2. Arkansas Tech
3. Harding
4. Christian Brothers
5. Arkansas-Monticello
6. Henderson State
7. Southern Arkansas
8. Ouachita Baptist
Analysis: Despite losing four starters from a squad that finished 33-1 overall, and in the NCAA Division II Final Four last season, the Lady Statesmen were picked by the coaches to once again rule the roost in the GSC, although Arkansas Tech might give DSU a run for its money. In the East, the road to the title might go through Carrollton, Ga., as the West Georgia is the preseason favorite to win that division. But don't count out Valdosta State, whose Lady Blazers finished a solid 26-6--and advanced to the NCAA tournament to boot--in 2007-08.
EAST DIVISION
1. West Georgia
2. Valdosta State
3. North Alabama
4. West Alabama
5. West Florida
6. Montevallo
7. Alabama-Huntsville
WEST DIVISION
1. Delta State
2. Arkansas Tech
3. Harding
4. Christian Brothers
5. Arkansas-Monticello
6. Henderson State
7. Southern Arkansas
8. Ouachita Baptist
Analysis: Despite losing four starters from a squad that finished 33-1 overall, and in the NCAA Division II Final Four last season, the Lady Statesmen were picked by the coaches to once again rule the roost in the GSC, although Arkansas Tech might give DSU a run for its money. In the East, the road to the title might go through Carrollton, Ga., as the West Georgia is the preseason favorite to win that division. But don't count out Valdosta State, whose Lady Blazers finished a solid 26-6--and advanced to the NCAA tournament to boot--in 2007-08.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--SIAC Men
The preseason basketball predictions continue with a look at the men's teams in the SIAC.
1. Benedict
2. Claflin
3. LeMoyne-Owen
4. Fort Valley State
5. Albany State
6. Clark Atlanta
7. Morehouse
8. Paine
9. Lane
10. Miles
11. Stillman
12. Tuskegee
13. Kentucky State
Analysis: After losing last season's South Regional final to North Alabama, the Benedict Tigers (28-5 in 2007-08) hope to take the next step, and advance to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight this season. But their biggest challenge to repeating as both SIAC regular season and tournament champions, respectively, might come a few miles down the road in Orangeburg, S.C. That's where the newcomer Claflin University Panthers are located, as they begin their first season in the SIAC. The Panthers, though, aren't the typical newcomers to a brand-new conference, as they finished 24-2 last season.
1. Benedict
2. Claflin
3. LeMoyne-Owen
4. Fort Valley State
5. Albany State
6. Clark Atlanta
7. Morehouse
8. Paine
9. Lane
10. Miles
11. Stillman
12. Tuskegee
13. Kentucky State
Analysis: After losing last season's South Regional final to North Alabama, the Benedict Tigers (28-5 in 2007-08) hope to take the next step, and advance to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight this season. But their biggest challenge to repeating as both SIAC regular season and tournament champions, respectively, might come a few miles down the road in Orangeburg, S.C. That's where the newcomer Claflin University Panthers are located, as they begin their first season in the SIAC. The Panthers, though, aren't the typical newcomers to a brand-new conference, as they finished 24-2 last season.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--SIAC Women
Our preseason previews continue with a look at the women's teams in the SIAC.
1. Fort Valley State
2. Tuskegee
3. Kentucky State
4. Claflin
5. Albany State
6. Miles
7. Paine
8. Lane
9. Clark Atlanta
10. LeMoyne-Owen
11. Benedict
12. Stillman
Analysis: Take any of these 12 teams, and draw them out of hat. The bottom line here is that any team in the SIAC can beat the other on any given night. And that certainly seems to be the case this season. While NCAA tournament participants Kentucky State and Tuskegee look to do battle for top honors in the regular season once again, don't count out Fort Valley State as a serious contender either. And don't be surprised if league newcomer Claflin (20-6) make things interesting between now and March.
1. Fort Valley State
2. Tuskegee
3. Kentucky State
4. Claflin
5. Albany State
6. Miles
7. Paine
8. Lane
9. Clark Atlanta
10. LeMoyne-Owen
11. Benedict
12. Stillman
Analysis: Take any of these 12 teams, and draw them out of hat. The bottom line here is that any team in the SIAC can beat the other on any given night. And that certainly seems to be the case this season. While NCAA tournament participants Kentucky State and Tuskegee look to do battle for top honors in the regular season once again, don't count out Fort Valley State as a serious contender either. And don't be surprised if league newcomer Claflin (20-6) make things interesting between now and March.
Monday, November 10, 2008
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--Peach Belt Conference Men
After a hiatus of a little over a week, the preseason thoughts on NCAA Division II basketball in the Southeast continue on D-II South Sports. This installment features what's likely to be a tight regular season men's race in the Peach Belt Conference.
1. USC Aiken
2. Augusta State
3. GC&SU
4. Clayton State
5. Armstrong Atlantic State
6. Francis Marion
7. Georgia Southwestern State
8. Columbus State
9. North Georgia
10. Lander
11. UNC Pembroke
Analysis: With four of five starters returning from last season NCAA Tournament, USC Aiken is the team to beat going into this season. But don't count out defending national runner-up Augusta State, as the Jaguars bring back field goal percentage leader Garrett Siler, as well as all-conference Ben Madgen. From there, it's anybody's guess as to who will finish third or lower in the PBC. That includes defending conference tourney champion Clayton State, whose Lakers overcame a sluggish regular season to earn the Peach Belt's autobid to the NCAA D-II dance, losing to ASU in the South Atlantic regional semifinals.
1. USC Aiken
2. Augusta State
3. GC&SU
4. Clayton State
5. Armstrong Atlantic State
6. Francis Marion
7. Georgia Southwestern State
8. Columbus State
9. North Georgia
10. Lander
11. UNC Pembroke
Analysis: With four of five starters returning from last season NCAA Tournament, USC Aiken is the team to beat going into this season. But don't count out defending national runner-up Augusta State, as the Jaguars bring back field goal percentage leader Garrett Siler, as well as all-conference Ben Madgen. From there, it's anybody's guess as to who will finish third or lower in the PBC. That includes defending conference tourney champion Clayton State, whose Lakers overcame a sluggish regular season to earn the Peach Belt's autobid to the NCAA D-II dance, losing to ASU in the South Atlantic regional semifinals.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Rowland's shot lifts GCSU over Mercer
It was only an exhibition game, but a late basket helped the NCAA Division II Georgia College & State University men's basketball team knock off the NCAA Division I Mercer University Bears in Macon, Ga. Thursday.
Article courtesy of the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
Article courtesy of the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
Friday, October 31, 2008
Barksdale steps down as Georgia Southwestern A.D.
After nearly three decades in intercollegiate athletics, Randolph Barksdale is stepping down. The former men's basketball head coach resigned as the athletics director at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Ga. Thursday.
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
Article courtesy of the Albany (Ga.) Herald
2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--Peach Belt Conference Women
Welcome to the 2008-09 D-II South Sports preseason basketball previews. The road to "March Madness" starts here. Here are the preseason predictions for the women's teams in the Peach Belt Conference.
D-II South Sports Prediction--Peach Belt Conference Women
1. USC Aiken
2. Clayton State
3. Francis Marion
4. GC&SU
5. Columbus State
6. North Georgia
7. Lander
8. UNC Pembroke
9. Augusta State
10. Armstrong Atlantic State
11. Georgia Southwestern State
Analysis: After a season where five, yes, five teams shared the Peach Belt Conference regular season title, what does someone do for an encore? Well, how about another campaign filled with potential unpredictability. USC Aiken begins the season ranked No. 19 in the nation, while Clayton State starts at No. 21. The Lady Pacers, as well as Columbus State, get strong early season tests this weekend, as they open the 2008-09 campaign at the Disney Division II Tip Off Classic at Orlando, Fla.
D-II South Sports Prediction--Peach Belt Conference Women
1. USC Aiken
2. Clayton State
3. Francis Marion
4. GC&SU
5. Columbus State
6. North Georgia
7. Lander
8. UNC Pembroke
9. Augusta State
10. Armstrong Atlantic State
11. Georgia Southwestern State
Analysis: After a season where five, yes, five teams shared the Peach Belt Conference regular season title, what does someone do for an encore? Well, how about another campaign filled with potential unpredictability. USC Aiken begins the season ranked No. 19 in the nation, while Clayton State starts at No. 21. The Lady Pacers, as well as Columbus State, get strong early season tests this weekend, as they open the 2008-09 campaign at the Disney Division II Tip Off Classic at Orlando, Fla.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Fall Sports Update--Soccer
Like the old saying goes, "it's late, but better late than never".
As the regular season winds down, and conference tournament play heats up, let's take a brief at how the postseason pairings are shaping up in soccer.
Gulf South Women: It's been a two-team race between West Florida (7-0 GSC) and Montevallo (6-0-1 GSC) all season long. It all comes down to one match on Friday, Oct. 31, between the Falcons and the Argonauts, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the most recent National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.
Gulf South Men: The race for the GSC men's regular season title also has involved UWF and UM, as the Falcons will put their perfect 5-0 conference mark on the line against the Argonauts, who are ranked 18th in the NSCAA poll. Christian Brothers is 4-1 in GSC games, with one match remaining against Alabama-Huntsville (Oct. 29).
Peach Belt Women: The PBC is well represented in the national ranking, with Columbus State ranked fourth, UNC Pembroke ninth, and Georgia College & State University 21st. A win over either Georgia Southwestern State or GC&SU would all but wrap up the top seed for the upcoming PBC tournament.
Peach Belt Men: Francis Marion and Lander both carry identical 4-0-1 PBC records into Saturday's regular season finale, with the winner earning the top seed in next week's conference tournament. A third team, Clayton State, completed conference play unbeaten, at 3-0-3.
As the regular season winds down, and conference tournament play heats up, let's take a brief at how the postseason pairings are shaping up in soccer.
Gulf South Women: It's been a two-team race between West Florida (7-0 GSC) and Montevallo (6-0-1 GSC) all season long. It all comes down to one match on Friday, Oct. 31, between the Falcons and the Argonauts, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the most recent National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll.
Gulf South Men: The race for the GSC men's regular season title also has involved UWF and UM, as the Falcons will put their perfect 5-0 conference mark on the line against the Argonauts, who are ranked 18th in the NSCAA poll. Christian Brothers is 4-1 in GSC games, with one match remaining against Alabama-Huntsville (Oct. 29).
Peach Belt Women: The PBC is well represented in the national ranking, with Columbus State ranked fourth, UNC Pembroke ninth, and Georgia College & State University 21st. A win over either Georgia Southwestern State or GC&SU would all but wrap up the top seed for the upcoming PBC tournament.
Peach Belt Men: Francis Marion and Lander both carry identical 4-0-1 PBC records into Saturday's regular season finale, with the winner earning the top seed in next week's conference tournament. A third team, Clayton State, completed conference play unbeaten, at 3-0-3.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
West Florida Volleyball upsets #2 Tampa
The University of West Florida volleyball team further established itself as one of the premier NCAA Division II programs in the nation with a three-set sweep over second ranked Tampa Saturday.
University of West Florida Sports Information
University of West Florida Sports Information
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
AASU Soccer, Volleyball get weekend wins
Source: Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Information
Pétursdóttir Puts In Overtime Winner In 2-1 Pirate Victory
MORROW, Ga. - Freshman Þórdís Pétursdóttir delivered the game-winner inovertime as the Armstrong Atlantic State women's soccer team won itsPeach Belt Conference opener, 2-1, over host Clayton State on Saturdayevening in Morrow, Ga.
The Pirates (4-2-1, 1-0 PBC) - playing an 11-on-9 advantage after Clayton State had its second player sent off with a red card in the closing moments of the first overtime period - finally broke through inthe 104th minute as junior Kristin Burton's cross found the foot of Pétursdóttir, who beat Laker goalkeeper Whitney Jowers for the winner.
Burton opened the scoring in the match in the 29th minute as sheconverted a penalty kick to put the Pirates up, 1-0. Clayton State (0-7,0-1 PBC) equalized in the 59th minute as Caitlin Clark drilled a shotfrom 35 yards out to tie things up at 1-1. The score would remaindeadlocked at 1-all at the end of regulation, despite the Pirates holding a 22-5 edge in shots.
AASU held the Lakers without a shot in the overtimes, while registering six in the first overtime and two in the second. The Pirates also enjoyed a 10-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Pirate goalkeeper Tracey Mitchell played the entire match in net forAASU, giving up the lone goal and facing just five shots. Laker starting goalkeeper Chelsea Bettis played 62 minutes, making seven saves and giving up one goal. Jowers played 42 minutes and made two saves.
Burton finished the night with nine shots, four on goal, including thepenalty kick that was her PBC-leading sixth goal of the season. Eleven different Pirates notched shots on the night and the win was the first for AASU on the road this season in four matches.
AASU returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as the Pirates host No.8-ranked UNC Pembroke at 5:00 p.m. at AT&T Field.
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Pirates Down Fort Valley State, 3-1, In Volleyball
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad won itsthird straight match with a 3-1 win over visiting Fort Valley State onSaturday afternoon in Savannah. Game scores were: 25-11, 25-15, 20-25, 25-17.
The Pirates (10-4) jumped out to a quick lead after the first two gamesby hitting .486 against the Wildcats (6-6), but Fort Valley State rebounded to take game three with a 15-kill, .313 percentage performance. AASU closed out the match in a tight fourth game, thanks in large part to Wildcat service errors - Fort Valley State had 16 serviceerrors in the match and five in the fourth game alone.
Junior Michele Remlinger hit .421 with 10 kills to lead the Pirates offensively, while freshman Casie Richards added 10 kills and threeblocks. Junior setter Hannah Segebart tallied 28 assists and freshman Casey Howett notched 11 digs.Fort Valley State was led by Raven WynnRynn's match-high 14 kills, while Sheriann Norris added 24 assists, seven kills and seven digs.
The Pirates collected 11 service aces in the match and both teamsrecorded six team blocks.AASU returns to action on Tuesday, September 23, with a 7:00 p.m. match against in-state rival West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga.
Pétursdóttir Puts In Overtime Winner In 2-1 Pirate Victory
MORROW, Ga. - Freshman Þórdís Pétursdóttir delivered the game-winner inovertime as the Armstrong Atlantic State women's soccer team won itsPeach Belt Conference opener, 2-1, over host Clayton State on Saturdayevening in Morrow, Ga.
The Pirates (4-2-1, 1-0 PBC) - playing an 11-on-9 advantage after Clayton State had its second player sent off with a red card in the closing moments of the first overtime period - finally broke through inthe 104th minute as junior Kristin Burton's cross found the foot of Pétursdóttir, who beat Laker goalkeeper Whitney Jowers for the winner.
Burton opened the scoring in the match in the 29th minute as sheconverted a penalty kick to put the Pirates up, 1-0. Clayton State (0-7,0-1 PBC) equalized in the 59th minute as Caitlin Clark drilled a shotfrom 35 yards out to tie things up at 1-1. The score would remaindeadlocked at 1-all at the end of regulation, despite the Pirates holding a 22-5 edge in shots.
AASU held the Lakers without a shot in the overtimes, while registering six in the first overtime and two in the second. The Pirates also enjoyed a 10-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Pirate goalkeeper Tracey Mitchell played the entire match in net forAASU, giving up the lone goal and facing just five shots. Laker starting goalkeeper Chelsea Bettis played 62 minutes, making seven saves and giving up one goal. Jowers played 42 minutes and made two saves.
Burton finished the night with nine shots, four on goal, including thepenalty kick that was her PBC-leading sixth goal of the season. Eleven different Pirates notched shots on the night and the win was the first for AASU on the road this season in four matches.
AASU returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as the Pirates host No.8-ranked UNC Pembroke at 5:00 p.m. at AT&T Field.
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Pirates Down Fort Valley State, 3-1, In Volleyball
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad won itsthird straight match with a 3-1 win over visiting Fort Valley State onSaturday afternoon in Savannah. Game scores were: 25-11, 25-15, 20-25, 25-17.
The Pirates (10-4) jumped out to a quick lead after the first two gamesby hitting .486 against the Wildcats (6-6), but Fort Valley State rebounded to take game three with a 15-kill, .313 percentage performance. AASU closed out the match in a tight fourth game, thanks in large part to Wildcat service errors - Fort Valley State had 16 serviceerrors in the match and five in the fourth game alone.
Junior Michele Remlinger hit .421 with 10 kills to lead the Pirates offensively, while freshman Casie Richards added 10 kills and threeblocks. Junior setter Hannah Segebart tallied 28 assists and freshman Casey Howett notched 11 digs.Fort Valley State was led by Raven WynnRynn's match-high 14 kills, while Sheriann Norris added 24 assists, seven kills and seven digs.
The Pirates collected 11 service aces in the match and both teamsrecorded six team blocks.AASU returns to action on Tuesday, September 23, with a 7:00 p.m. match against in-state rival West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga.
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