Visiting Team Guide

Directions to Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is located adjacent to US highways 76 & 301, seven miles east of Florence.

FROM THE WEST: Take I-20 East to Florence, take I-95 North, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) for the gymnasium.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-95 North to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) for the gymnasium.

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-95 South to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) for the gymnasium.  

FROM EAST: Take US Highways 76 & 301 East toward Florence, at intersection (traffic light) with South Carolina Highway 327 turn left, campus on left, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) for the gymnasium.

Francis Marion University campus map

Area Sponsor Hotels (ask for the "FMU Rate")

Comfort Inn Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
Contact Person:  Shronda Hampton  
(843) 665-4558

Days Inn - South
US Highway 76 & Interstate 95
(Exit 157)
Contact Person: Robin Osbourne
(843) 665-8550

Wingate Inn
2123 West Lucas Street
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
Contact Person:  Wes Tanner  
(843) 629-1111

Area Sponsor Restaurants

Fatz Cafe
2007 West Lucas Street
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 / Interstate 95
(843) 413-9186

Fazoli's
2007 South Irby Street
(843) 664-3062

Nik's Cafe Home Cooking
3027 East Palmetto Street
4 miles from campus
(843) 413-0460

Zaxby's

2100 Florence Harlee Blvd
(843) 662-3900

2298 South Irby Street
(843) 665-1444

2099 West Evans Street
(843) 665-5200

2211 West Lucas Street
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 / Interstate 95
(843) 662-8600

FMU On-Campus Facilities

Visiting team locker rooms are located throughout Francis Marion University athletic facilities.  Call 843-661-1240 for availability.  Towels and locks are not provided. Locks are recommended to secure all valuables. Francis Marion University is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 

Practice Facilities

Practice sessions at Francis Marion University athletic facilities must be approved in advance. Please contact the Athletic Director (843-661-1237 or 843-661-1240) to request practice times.