June 27, 2011
82 FMU student-athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
The Peach Belt Conference announced that 1,058 student-athletes have been named to the 20th-annual Presidential Honor Roll. The list includes 82 student-athletes from Francis Marion University.
June 22, 2011
Former Patriot pitches in SAL All-Star Game
Former Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher David Walters tossed a scoreless inning in Tuesday's South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Salisbury, Md. Walters leads the league with 17 saves.
June 13, 2011
FMU baseball players listed in final NCAA stats
Numerous Francis Marion University baseball players were listed in the final 2011 NCAA Division II baseball statistical report, while the Patriots ranked highly in several team categories.
June 11, 2011
Patriots earn Top 10 ranking in final baseball poll
On the heels of a season that saw Francis Marion University equal the school record for wins and capture the Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship, the Patriots are ranked ninth in the final 2011 Collegiate Baseball Newspaper NCAA Division II Top 30 poll.
June 3, 2011
Patriot RHP Don Sandifer named to All-America squads
Francis Marion University sophomore right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer has been named to the Rawlings/ABCA All-America Team, while also earning honorable mention All-America status from the NCBWA.
May 31, 2011
FMU pair earn regional Gold Gloves
Francis Marion University junior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie and junior catcher Brian Paulhus have been named to the Gold Glove Team for the Southeast Region.
May 27, 2011
Five Patriots gain All-Region baseball honors
Following one of its most successful seasons, Francis Marion University has seen five of its baseball players earn All-Region honors.
May 26, 2011
Sandifer named to College Baseball Lineup All-Star Team
Francis Marion University sophomore right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer has been named to the inaugural College Baseball Lineup Division II All-Star Team.
May 24, 2011
Three Patriots earn PBC Baseball All-Academic Team honors
Three members of the Francis Marion University baseball team recently earned academic honors from the Peach Belt Conference.
May 22, 2011
Sandifer and Patriots force If Necessary game
Sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer pitched six strong innings in relief on two days rest and ninth-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University pounded out 19 hits to upset second-ranked and top-seeded Mount Olive College 9-7, Sunday afternoon (May 22) in the championship round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament. The win forces the “if necessary” championship game on Sunday at 5:01 p.m.
May 22, 2011
Capps tosses Trojans past Patriots in regional title game
Sophomore right-hander Carter Capps pitched 6.1 scoreless innings in relief allowing second-ranked and top-seeded Mount Olive College to take a heart-stopping 2-1 victory over ninth-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University, Sunday afternoon (May 22) in the championship game of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament. FMU had won the first game on Sunday 9-7 to force the “if necessary” championship game.
May 21, 2011
Patriots survive Indians 9-7, advance in NCAAs
Ninth-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University scored twice in the top of the 11th inning on RBI hits by Brooks Arnette and Buddy Sosnoskie to claim a wild 9-7 win over 19th-ranked and fifth-seeded Catawba College, Saturday afternoon (May 21) in an elimination game at the 2011 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 21, 2011
Arnette's sac fly gives Patriots improbable 5-4 walk-off win
Senior infielder Brooks Arnette lifted a sacrifice fly down the right field line to score Tyler Cappelmann with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as ninth-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University claimed an improbable 5-4 come-from-behind win over seventh-ranked and third-seeded UNC Pembroke, Saturday night (May 21) in an elimination game of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 20, 2011
And the Young Shall Lead Them as Patriots beat Wingate 6-1
Freshman right-hander Jeffrey Stoner pitched six shutout innings and freshman third baseman Michael Wilson blasted his first career home run, a three-run shot, as ninth-ranked and second-seeded Francis Marion University beat sixth-seeded Wingate University 6-1, Friday afternoon (May 20) in an elimination game at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 19, 2011
Patriots lose heart-breaker to Catawba 2-1 at NCAA Regional
Catawba College sophomore left-hander Nick Lomascolo limited second-seeded and ninth-ranked Francis Marion University to four hits and the fifth-seeded and 19th-ranked Indians got a pair of clutch hits in the ninth and 10th innings to claim a 2-1 victory on Thursday afternoon (May 19) at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Baseball Tournament.
May 19, 2011
Martin Gordon's arrival at FMU
Learn the story behind how senior outfielder Martin Gordon, a former cricket player, arrived at Francis Marion University from South Africa via Arizona.
May 18, 2011
Patriots battle Indians at NCAA Baseball Regional
The second-seeded and ninth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will face fifth-seeded and 19th-ranked Catawba College on Thursday (May 19) at 3 p.m. as the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Tournament begins play in Mount Olive, N.C.
May 15, 2011
Patriots earn NCAA Diamond Dance invite
Francis Marion University learned on Sunday evening that it has earned an at-large berth in the 2011 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament and will be the second seed at this week’s Southeast Regional. The six-team, double-elimination tournament will played Thursday through Sunday (May 19-22) and hosted by Mount Olive College.
May 12, 2011
Honeycutt named to PBC All-Tournament Team
Francis Marion University senior designated hitter Chris Honeycutt was named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the 2011 edition, held in Columbus, Ga.
May 12, 2011
Patriot pair named to Martinez Award semifinal list
A pair of Francis Marion University baseball players, junior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie and sophomore right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer, have been named as semifinalists for the 2011 Tino Martinez Award as announced by College Baseball Lineup.
May 10, 2011
Patriots lose in PBC Baseball Tournament
For the second time in three days, the ninth-ranked and top-seeded Francis Marion University baseball team fell behind early and then rallied late only to lose by two runs, this time 6-4 to Augusta State University on Tuesday morning (May 10) in an elimination game at the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
May 9, 2011
Stoner and sacrifices key FMU past GC 6-2
Freshman right-hander Jeffrey Stoner pitched seven strong innings and ninth-ranked and top-seeded Francis Marion University adhered to its unselfish style of baseball to claim a 6-2 win over 15th-ranked Georgia College, Monday morning (May 9) in an elimination game at the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament.
May 8, 2011
Patriots fall 11-9 in PBC Tournament opener
Fourth-seeded Augusta State University scored four runs in each of the first two innings and then held off a late Francis Marion University rally to claim an 11-9 win over the ninth-ranked and top-seeded Patriots, Sunday afternoon (May 8) in the opening round of the Peach belt Conference Tournament in Columbus, Ga., at Golden Park.
May 7, 2011
Patriots have historic night at PBC Baseball awards banquet
Francis Marion University swept all of the major awards at the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament awards banquet, the first time in the league’s history that one school garnered all four major awards. Four Patriots also gained All-Conference recognition.
May 6, 2011
#9 Patriots face Jaguars in PBC Tournament on Sunday
The ninth-ranked and top-seeded Francis Marion University baseball team will face Augusta State University, the West Division’s fourth seed, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday (May 8) in the opening round of the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
May 5, 2011
1B Preston Shuey earns All-District Academic honors
Francis Marion University senior first baseman Preston Shuey has been named a first-team selection to the 2011 Capitol One Academic All-District III (College Division) baseball team.
May 4, 2011
Patriot Student-Athletes receive academic awards
Three Francis Marion University student-athletes were among those honored at the university's annual Academic Awards Day ceremony.
May 4, 2011
FMU grounds Flying Fleet single-handedly 13-5
Ninth-ranked Francis Marion University pounded out 20 hits, all singles, en route to a 13-5 road victory over Erskine College, Wednesday afternoon (May 4) in non-conference baseball action.
May 2, 2011
Patriots remain in Top 10, learn PBC Tournament schedule
After a week that saw the Francis Marion University baseball team take a respite from playing to focus on final exams, the Patriots drop one position to ninth in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, while FMU also learned its first-round opponent in next week’s Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
April 26, 2011
9 student-athletes named to Chi Alpha Sigma
Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced the names of nine Patriot student-athletes named to the university’s chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.
April 22, 2011
Hot bats carry Francis Marion to first-ever PBC title
Sixth-ranked Francis Marion University exploded for a dozen runs on a season-high 23 hits to back six shutout innings from sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer and the Patriots beat Georgia Southwestern State University 12-3 on Friday evening (April 22) to capture at least a share of the program’s first-ever Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship.
April 20, 2011
Patriots unable to rally in 2011 home finale
Sophomore right-hander Tyler Witzel pitched six strong innings and drove in one run to help lead Coker College to a 3-1 win over sixth-ranked Francis Marion University, Wednesday evening (April 20) in non-conference baseball action spoiling the final home game of 2011 for the Patriots.
April 20, 2011
Final Home Baseball Game for 2011
The sixth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team plays host to local-rival Coker College on Wednesday (April 20) at 6 p.m. in the final regular-season home game of 2011.
April 20, 2011
Stoner earns third PBC Freshman of the Week Award
For the third time in five weeks, Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Jeffrey Stoner has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week.
April 18, 2011
#6 Patriots put up "stone wall" and complete series sweep
Freshman right-hander Jeffrey Stoner twirled a four-hitter and sixth-ranked Francis Marion University took advantage of three UNC Pembroke errors as the Patriots captured an 8-1 win on Monday afternoon (April 18) to complete a three-game Peach Belt Conference series sweep of the 10th-ranked Braves.
April 17, 2011
Armed Patriots beat Braves twice in PBC diamond action
Sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer tossed a five-hit shutout in game one, while four Patriot hurlers combined for a five-hit shutout in game two as 12th-ranked Francis Marion University swept a Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader from seventh-ranked UNC Pembroke on Sunday afternoon (April 17). FMU won the opener 2-0 after scoring two unearned runs in the bottom of the first and captured the second contest by a 10-0 count.
April 15, 2011
Patriots and Braves baseball series changed
Due to the forecast of rain on Saturday, the schedule for this weekend’s three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series between 12th-ranked Francis Marion University and seventh-ranked UNC Pembroke has been pushed back one day.
April 14, 2011
FMU to host two Baseball Camps this summer
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold a pair of Summer Camps for players ages 15 and above on Thursday, June 16, and Thursday, July 7. Both events will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on FMU’s Cormell Fie
April 13, 2011
Twilight and Wolves no match for Patriot bats
The top two batters in the Francis Marion University batting order, freshman third baseman Michael Wilson and junior second baseman Brock McCallister, combined for seven hits, seven runs scored, and five runs batted in as the 12th-ranked Patriots cruised past Newberry College 17-1, Wednesday evening (April 13) in non-conference baseball action.
April 11, 2011
Patriots march to #12 in new baseball poll
After a 3-1 week that included a road conference series win, Francis Marion University moved up three positions to a season-best No.12 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (April 11).
April 10, 2011
Gordon’s stick delivers winning blast as FMU rallies for 4-3 win
Senior outfielder Martin Gordon smack a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the eighth inning as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University rallied for a 4-3 win over North Georgia College & State University, Sunday afternoon (April 10) in Peach Belt Conference baseball action.
April 9, 2011
Shuey's slam sparks 10-run inning and Patriots to split
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey’s grand slam homer highlighted a 10-run fifth inning as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University defeated North Georgia College & State University 10-4 to earn a split of Saturday’s (April 9) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader. North Georgia scored nine times over the first three innings and then held off a late FMU rally to claim a 9-6 victory in game one.
April 5, 2011
Patriots beat Knights 14-2 in non-conference tilt
Tyler Cappelmann, Buddy Sosnoskie, and Michael Wilson all pounded out three hits and drove in two runs to help power 15th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 14-2 win over visiting St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Tuesday evening (April 5) in non-conference baseball action.
April 5, 2011
Patriot righty Stoner earns second PBC frosh award
For the second time in three weeks, Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Jeffrey Stoner has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week. It also marks the fourth time this season a Patriot has earned that first-year player award.
April 4, 2011
Patriots climb one rung on national poll
After a winning a weekend conference series, Francis Marion University moved up one position to No.15 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday.
April 3, 2011
Stoner and Carver silence Bearcat bats as #16 Patriots earn DH split
After allowing a season-high 11 runs in the opening game of Sunday’s Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader, Francis Marion University right-handers Jeffrey Stoner and Corey Carver combined on a seven-hit shutout as the 16th-ranked Patriots blanked Lander University 6-0 to earn a split of the twinbill. Sophomore catcher Jeff May’s ninth-inning solo home run that curved just inside the left field foul pole gave Lander a wild 11-10 victory in game one.
April 2, 2011
Mr. Jones leads Patriots past Bearcats 9-1
Junior designated hitter John Jones drove in four runs with a groundout and home run to back the strong pitching of sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer as 16th-ranked Francis Marion University downed Lander University 9-1, Saturday afternoon (April 2) in the first game of a three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series.
March 31, 2011
FMU schedules Baseball Camp 2011
Francis Marion University has announced two sessions of its Baseball Camp 2011, an opportunity for young athletes to develop and polish their diamond skills. The annual camp, for children ages 7-12, will be held June 20-24 and July 11-15.
March 31, 2011
Busy weekend for Patriot athletic teams
Four Francis Marion University spring sports teams will be in action this weekend, all of whom will be playing at home. This includes a three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series that has been pushed back a day because of recent precipitation.
March 29, 2011
FMU diamond squad remains 16th in poll, Rain alters schedule
Despite completing a second straight 4-0 week, Francis Marion University remained No. 16 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday. The high chance of precipitation on Wednesday has altered the Patriots’ schedule for this week.
March 26, 2011
A buddy bomb helps Patriots sweep Jaguars
Junior center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie drilled a 410-foot solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give 16th-ranked Francis Marion University a 5-4 win over Augusta State University and a sweep of Saturday afternoon’s (March 26) Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader. The Patriots won the opener 10-1 behind four hits from junior John Jones and seven strong innings from senior right-hander Phillip Mozingo.
March 25, 2011
An FMU win brought to you by the letter S
First baseman Preston Shuey and center fielder Buddy Sosnoskie plated first-inning runs with RBI hits to back the two-hit pitching of sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer as 16th-ranked Francis Marion University beat Augusta State University 3-1, Friday night (March 25) in the first game of a three-game Peach Belt Conference baseball series.
March 23, 2011
#16 Patriots beat Barton 12-1 on diamond
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey added to his career record RBI total with a two-run double as 16th-ranked Francis Marion University scored five times in the bottom of the first inning en route to 12-1 defeat of Barton College, Wednesday afternoon (March 23) in non-conference baseball action.
March 21, 2011
Patriot baseball now #16; Stoner earns PBC award
After completing a 4-0 week, Francis Marion University moved up eight spots to No. 16 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, while FMU right-handed pitcher Jeffrey Stoner was named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week. It marks the third time this season a Patriot has earned that first-year player award.
March 19, 2011
Patriots sweep Saints in PBC twinbill
Francis Marion University banged out 31 hits and received two quality pitching starts from sophomore Don Sandifer and senior Phillip Mozingo as the 24th-ranked Patriots swept a Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader from Flagler College, winning by scores of 11-1 and 8-0 on Saturday afternoon (March 19).
March 15, 2011
Stoner deals as Patriots squeeze past Pfeiffer 6-3
Freshman right-hander Jeffrey Stoner came within one out of a three-hit shutout and 20th-ranked Francis Marion University used a pair of safety squeezes to rally past Pfeiffer University 6-3, Tuesday afternoon (March 14) in non-conference college baseball action.
March 12, 2011
Shuey plates three as Sandifer handcuffs Pirates
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey homered and drove in three runs and sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer won his fifth straight decision as 13th-ranked Francis Marion University defeated 20th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University 5-3, Saturday afternoon (March 12) in the opening game of a three-game Peach Belt Conference weekend baseball series.
March 9, 2011
13th-ranked Patriots armed for sweep of Golden Eagles
Junior right-hander Jarrott Hooks pitched a three-hit shutout and 13th-ranked Francis Marion University used a pair of sacrifice flies to capture a 2-0 victory over Clarion University, Wednesday afternoon (March 9) in game one of their non-conference baseball doubleheader. Five Patriot hurlers then combined on a three-hitter in the second contest as FMU completed the sweep with a 10-1 win.
March 8, 2011
Patriot baseball team ranked 13th, Sandifer honored again by PBC
Francis Marion University moved up four positions to No. 13 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, while FMU sophomore right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer was named the Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week for the second time in three weeks.
March 6, 2011
Patriots split twinbill with historic win, capture series against No.16 Pacers
Freshman third baseman Michael Wilson ignited the Francis Marion University offense with three hits at the top of the line-up and the 17th-ranked Patriots defeated 16th-ranked USC Aiken 8-5 to earn a split of their Sunday (March 6) afternoon Peach Belt Conference baseball doubleheader and in the process a victory in the three-game weekend series win. USCA took Sunday's opening game 10-2. The game-two victory is the 1000th in FMU's history.
March 5, 2011
Boyd backs Sandifer pitching in 5-0 Patriot win
Junior right fielder Tyler Boyd drove in five runs to back the four-hit shutout pitching of sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University won its Peach Belt Conference opener with a 5-0 blanking of 16th-ranked USC Aiken, Saturday afternoon (March 5) in baseball action.
March 2, 2011
Second inning derails Patriots at Mount Olive
Seventh-ranked Mount Olive College scored nine second-inning runs and went on to sweep a non-conference baseball doubleheader from 17h-ranked Francis Marion University, Wednesday evening (March 2). The Trojans scored four runs in the second frame en route to a 7-0 win in game one, and then tallied five scores in the second inning of game two to help claim a 6-3 victory.
March 1, 2011
FMU Baseball program pursues historic 1000th win
The Francis Marion University baseball program, currently ranked 17th in the latest Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, will be chasing a milestone victory this week during a five-game road swing. The Patriots will be attempting to capture the 1000th win in the 39-year history of the program.
March 1, 2011
Patriot corner infielders honored by PBC
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey and freshman third baseman Michael Wilson have been honored by the Peach Belt Conference as the league’s Player and Freshman of the Week for the period of Feb. 21-27. Wilson earns his award for the second straight week.
February 28, 2011
FMU Diamond squad ranked #17 and faces big week
Francis Marion University moved up seven spots to No. 17 in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday. The Patriots (11-3) face an interesting week that will pit FMU against nationally ranked opponents in five consecutive road games.
February 27, 2011
Wilson continues hitting streak as Patriots complete sweep of Seton Hill
Freshman third baseman Michael Wilson continued his season-long hitting streak with a 3-for-5 day and 24th-ranked Francis Marion University completed a three-game weekend sweep of Seton Hill University with a 13-2 victory, Sunday afternoon (Feb. 27) in non-conference baseball action.
February 26, 2011
Patriot arms silence Griffins, 9-0 twice
Five Francis Marion University pitchers combined for 16 scoreless innings as the 24th-ranked Patriots swept a non-conference doubleheader from Seton Hill University, 9-0 and 9-0, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 26) in college baseball action.
February 24, 2011
Patriot pitcher and infielder honored by PBC
Sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer and freshman third baseman Michael Wilson have been honored by the Peach Belt Conference as the league’s Pitcher and Freshman of the Week for the period of Feb. 14-20.
February 23, 2011
A Shuey Slam blasts #24 Patriots past Falcons 6-2
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey eclipsed the Francis Marion University career runs batted in record in dramatic fashion with a walk-off grand-slam home run that carried the 24th-ranked Patriots to a 6-2 non-conference, come-from-behind win over Pfeiffer University, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 23) in college baseball action.
February 21, 2011
Patriot Baseball returns to national rankings
After a two-week absence, Francis Marion University has returned to the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 30 poll. Riding a five-game winning streak, the Patriots are among three teams tied for 24th position.
February 20, 2011
Francis Marion blisters Benedict 17-0
Freshman third baseman Michael Wilson perfectly set the table on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 20) as he went 3-for-3 in the lead-off spot and led Francis Marion University to a 17-0 blanking of Benedict College in non-conference baseball action.
February 19, 2011
Sandifer tosses no-hitter vs WSSU; Patriots win 13-0
Sophomore right-hander Don Sandifer tossed the 10th no-hitter in school history, allowing only two base runners, as Francis Marion University beat Winston-Salem State University 13-0, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 19) in non-conference baseball action.
February 18, 2011
First-Frame carries Patriots past Benedict 15-5
Francis Marion University erupted for seven hits and nine runs in the top of the first inning and went on to claim a 15-5 non-conference win over Benedict College, Friday afternoon (Feb. 18) at Capitol City Stadium.
February 16, 2011
McCallister's theft leads Francis Marion to dramatic 8-7 win
Senior first baseman Preston Shuey’s ninth-inning heroics paved the way for junior second baseman Brock McCallister to steak home in the 12th inning and lead Francis Marion University to an 8-7 road victory over Barton College, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 16) in non-conference baseball action.
February 15, 2011
Freshman Stoner and Wilson lead Patriots past Knights 14-2
Freshman third baseman Michael Wilson collected four hits to help freshman right-hander Jeffrey Stoner to his first collegiate win as Francis Marion University defeated St. Andrews Presbyterian College 14-2, Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 15) in non-conference baseball action.
February 13, 2011
Tuttle throws Pfeiffer by Francis Marion 3-1
Pfeiffer University sophomore righty Bryan Tuttle pitched a complete-game five hitter leading the Falcons to a 3-1 victory over Francis Marion University, Sunday afternoon (Feb. 13) in non-conference baseball action.
February 12, 2011
Patriots double up on Falcons for 2-1 victory
A pair of leadoff doubles in the first and second innings, and a strong pitching performance from sophomore righty Don Sandifer, led Francis Marion University to a 2-1 victory over Pfeiffer University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 12) in non-conference baseball action.
February 8, 2011
Francis Marion falls to Wolves 6-1 on diamond
Sophomore right-hander Mario Rojas silenced the Francis Marion University bats on six hits over 6.1 innings to lead Newberry College to a 6-1 non-conference win over the Patriots, Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 8) in college baseball action.
February 6, 2011
Wagstaff leads Patriots to split of season-opening baseball twinbill
Senior right-hander Joe Wagstaff tossed a three-hitter and Preston Shuey and Buddy Sosnoskie combined for four hits as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University beat King College 5-1 in the second game on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 6) to enable the Patriots to split the season-opening college baseball doubleheader. King took advantage of five FMU errors in the opening contest to collect an 8-3 victory.
February 4, 2011
Hopefully rain ends so FMU can face a season-opening Tornado on Sundau
The nationally ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will open its 2011 season on Sunday (Feb. 6) with a home doubleheader against King College. The first game will start at noon on Cormell Field.
February 1, 2011
FMU Baseball season opener pushed back to Sunday
With the threat of precipitation on Saturday and with both squads having an open date on the following day, the Francis Marion University 2011 baseball season opener has been pushed back one day to Sunday (Feb. 6). The Patriots will face King College in a doubleheader at noon on Cormell Field.
January 25, 2011
Right-hander named ABCA preseason All-American, Two others earn awards
Francis Marion University sophomore right-handed pitcher Don Sandifer has been named to the NCAA Division II preseason All-America Team as selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Two other Patriots, senior first baseman Preston Shuey and junior outfielder Buddy Sosnoskie, also gained preseason honors from the ABCA. Shuey was named to the “Players to Watch” list for 2011 and Sosnoskie was named to the “Newcomers to Watch” list.
January 21, 2011
FMU Baseball picked third in PBC Preseason Poll
Francis Marion University, fresh off a 40-win season that included the Patriots hosting the NCAA regional tournament for the first time, has been picked to finish third in the fight for the 2011 Peach Belt Conference baseball championship, according to the annual preseason coaches’ poll released on Friday (Jan. 21).
January 12, 2011
FMU professor authors baseball book
Francis Marion University assistant professor of speech Dr. Garry Griffith has authored a book about minor league baseball entitled "Meandering Through the Minor Leagues: One Announcer's Thoughts from Myrtle Beach to Montana."
January 6, 2011
Former Patriot tosses no-hit ball in Puerto Rico
Former Francis Marion University right-hander Dylan Owen tossed the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter for Caguas in the Puerto Rican Winter League on Sunday (Jan. 2). Owen has spent the past four years in the New York Mets farm system.
January 5, 2011
Patriots ranked 15th in pre-season baseball poll
Following a 2010 campaign that saw Francis Marion University win 40 games for the second time in school history and reach the NCAA regional tournament final, the Patriots are ranked 15th in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s NCAA Division II Top 40 2011 pre-season poll.
November 23, 2010
FMU Baseball to hold camp on Dec. 11
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold a Winter Camp for players ages 15 and above on Saturday, Dec. 11. The event will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on FMU’s Cormell Field.
November 9, 2010
Newest Patriot is addition to Wilson Family
Francis Marion University assistant baseball coach Robbie Wilson and his wife Kristen are the proud parents of a baby girl. Hallie Shannon Wilson, 6 lbs. 10 oz., was born on Nov. 5. The Patriot athletic family would like to congratulate the new parents.
November 3, 2010
Following Coach Griffin's bike trip across the US
Former Francis Marion University baseball coach and athletic director Gerald Griffin and his wife Sandy are bicycling across the United States. Keep track of where they are now...Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 1.
October 19, 2010
Team Red rallies for stunning series win
Down three games to two in the best-of-seven Francis Marion University Fall World Series, Team Red rallied to win a doubleheader and swept to the fall classic title.
October 18, 2010
Team Red routs Blue 8-0
Facing elimination, Team Red pulled away late to defeat Team Blue 8-0 behind the strong starting pitching of Don Sandifer in game 5 of the Francis Marion University 2010 Fall World Series.
October 14, 2010
Team Blue squeezes out Game 4 win and leads series 3-1
Once again it came down to the final inning between Red and Blue in a well-pitched Game Four of the Francis marion University 2010 Fall World Series. Zack Lee scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning on a Josh Powell squeeze bunt to give Team Blue a 2-1 victory and a three-games-to-one advantage in the best-of-seven series.
October 13, 2010
Team Red gets first win in Fall World Series
Facing the possibility of a 3-0 deficit in the best of seven Francis Marion University Fall Baseball World Series, Team Red came through with a crucial final-inning 4-2 victory on Tuesday afternoon at Clifford Cormell Field.
October 8, 2010
Wagstaff hurls Team Blue to Game 2 win
A strong pitching performance from Joe Wagstaff led Team Blue to a 3-1 Game Two victory, Wednesday at the Francis Marion University 2010 Fall World Series. Game three of the best-of-seven series is set for Wednesday, Oct. 13, at a time to be determined.
October 6, 2010
Team Blue takes stunning Game-One Thriller
Going into game one of the 2010 Francis Marion University Fall World Series Team Red was the clear favorite by many to win the series. On Tuesday night however, Team Blue rallied from behind with four runs in the final inning to win the crucial Game One by a score of 7-5.
October 4, 2010
Another successful Alumni Baseball Weekend
This past weekend, Francis Marion University celebrated its 10th-annual Baseball Alumni Weekend, with a golf tournament, dinner, and Old Timers' Game. Over 40 former Patriots took part, including five who are currently playing professional ball.
October 1, 2010
Patriot Baseball Team holds annual Blood Drive
The Francis Marion University baseball team held its 11th-annual Blood Drive on Friday, Oct. 1, in the Smith University Center. The Patriots exceeded their goal by 40%, and over the past 11 years have donated 379 units.
September 24, 2010
FMU to host free Youth Baseball Cinic on Oct. 14
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold a Youth League Baseball Clinic on Thursday evening, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. on the Patriots’ Cormell Field. Admission to the clinic is free. Local youth league coaches, players, and parents are invited to attend.
August 30, 2010
Patriots to hold Baseball Alumni Weekend (Oct. 2-3)
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold its 10th-annual “Baseball Alumni Weekend” with activities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3.
August 19, 2010
Patriots gain services of Hokie outfielder
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced that junior outfielder Buddy Sosnoskie of Statesville, N.C., is transferring from Virginia Tech to FMU and will join the Patriot program this fall.
August 12, 2010
FMU to host two Baseball Camps this fall
The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold a pair of Fall Camps for players ages 15 and above on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 30. Both events will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on FMU’s Cormell Fie
August 4, 2010
Patriots add second Camel hurler
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced that senior right-handed relief pitcher Corey Carver of Faquay-Varina, N.C., has transferred from Campbell University to FMU and will join the Patriot program this fall.
July 29, 2010
Inabinet welcomes 10 transfers to diamond
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the addition of 10 transfers to the Patriot baseball program for the 2010-11 school year.
July 28, 2010
FMU's Sommerville signs pro contract with Miners
Former Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Erik Sommerville recently signed a professional contract with the Southern Illinois Miners of the independent Frontier League.
July 28, 2010
Visit the new Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium to open in 2012
Take a tour of Francis Marion University's Cormell Field at Sparrow Stadium to open in the Spring of 2012.
July 21, 2010
Patriot staff adds Camel arm
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced that senior right-handed pitcher Joe Wagstaff of Zebulon, N.C., has transferred from Campbell University to FMU and will join the Patriot program this fall.
July 16, 2010
FMU's Forshee signs with Goldeyes
Former Francis Marion University right-handed closer Brandon Forshee signed a contract on Friday (July 16) with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the independent Northern League.
July 15, 2010
Patriot pitcher named CPL All-Star
Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Patrick Mincey has been selected to play in the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 20 in Forest City, N.C.
June 14, 2010
Francis Marion baseball signs 11 prep products
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of 11 high school seniors to national letters of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2011.
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Patriot Baseball announces three signees
Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of three players – catcher Cody Moody of Fort Mill, pitcher-infielder Cole Norwood of Darlington, and left-handed pitcher and first baseman Tyler Smith of Sumter – during the recent early signing period. All three will attend FMU in 2011 and play for the Patriots in 2012.
