June 30, 2011
FMU Men sign three cagers
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the signing of three high school seniors for the 2011-12 season: guard Clayton Williams of Buford, Ga., and guards AJ Caldwell and Cameron Lee, both of Columbia.

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 15, 2011
Pee Dee Team Camp schedule for June 16 & 17
Here is the Francis Marion University Men's Basketball Team Camp tournament schedule for June 16 & 17.

May 4, 2011
Patriot Student-Athletes receive academic awards
Three Francis Marion University student-athletes, including senior center Mindaugas Petreikis (pictured), were among those honored at the university's annual Academic Awards Day ceremony.

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 7, 2011
FMU's Turner named to All-PBC hoops squad
Francis Marion University junior forward Liki Turner has been named to the Peach Belt Conference 2011 All-Conference men’s basketball team.

March 22, 2011
Patriot pair named to PBC MBB All-Academic Team
Francis Marion University senior center Mindaugas Petreikis and junior center Andrew Smith have both been named to the Peach Belt Conference Men's Basketball All-Academic Team for 2010-11.

March 17, 2011
FMU head coach Gary Edwards to speak at North-South Banquet
Francis Marion University head men's basketball coach Gary Edwards will be the featured speaker for the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association's North-South Senior All-Star Game banquet, Friday evening (March 18) in Myrtle Beach.

March 1, 2011
#5 Jaguars pull away for 71-61 win over Francis Marion
Guard Tye Beal scored five of his 15 points during a key 7-0 run late in the second half and fifth-ranked and top-seeded Augusta State University grabbed a 71-61 win over fourth-seeded Francis Marion University, Tuesday evening (March 1) in a Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament quarterfinal game.

February 28, 2011
FMU Men travel to #5 ASU in PBC Tournament first round on Tuesday
The fourth-seeded Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will travel west on Interstate 20 to play fifth-ranked and top-seeded Augusta State University in a first-round Peach Belt Conference Tournament game, Tuesday evening (March 1) at 7 p.m.

February 27, 2011
Francis Marion hoops teams travel in PBC Tournament
Both the Francis Marion University men's and women's basketball teams will take to the road this week for first-round games in the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Tournament: MBB at Augusta State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and WBB at USC Aiken on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

February 26, 2011
Gary leads FMU past Pirates 85-77 and into PBC Tournament
Freshman guard Evrik Gary scored 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting and Francis Marion University claimed an 85-77 win over Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday (Feb. 26) that catapulted the Patriots into the Peach Belt Conference Tournament next week.

February 25, 2011
FMU celebrates Homecoming on Feb. 26; Pats host Pirates
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference foe Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday (Feb. 26) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2011 and Senior Day. The women’s basketball game will tip-off at 1:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.

February 23, 2011
Patriots run through Saints in much-needed 109-80 PBC win
Junior forward Liki Turner scored a game-high 21 points and senior forward Simel Boyd posted his third double-double of the season with 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead a hot-shooting Francis Marion University squad to a much-needed 109-80 Peach Belt Conference win over Flagler College, Wednesday night (Feb. 23) in men’s basketball action.

February 22, 2011
Kim Slawson Hawkins and Bob Wilson to enter FMU Athletic Hall of Fame
Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced that former basketball players Kim Slawson Hawkins and Bob Wilson, both of whom also returned to coach at the university, are the newest inductees into the FMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming activities on Saturday, Feb. 26, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

February 19, 2011
Nationally ranked Jaguars edge FMU Men for second time
Eleventh-ranked Augusta State University rallied from an eight-point deficit over the final 3:50 to pull out a 66-64 Homecoming victory over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 19) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 16, 2011
Second-half FMU rally falls short in 90-78 loss at Lander
A hot-shooting opponent and 14 turnovers resulted in a 15-point halftime deficit that prove too much for the Francis Marion University men’s basketball team to overcome as the Patriots lost to Lander University 90-78, Wednesday night (Feb. 16) in Peach Belt Conference action.

February 12, 2011
Lakers limit FMU shooting in second half to grab 70-60 win
Senior guard Brandon Robinson scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Clayton State University to a hard-fought 70-60 win over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 12) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 9, 2011
Bryant Julious leads Francis Marion past Saints 74-67
Senior point guard Bryant Julious came off the bench and scored a season-high 17 points in the final 8:01 of the contest to rally Francis Marion University to a much-needed 74-67 victory over North Georgia College & State University, Wednesday night (Feb. 9) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 9, 2011
Former FMU Patriot continues run with the Globetrotters
Former Francis Marion University men's basketball player Vony Rivers continues to make people smile as a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters on the their current "4 Times the Fun" world tour.

February 8, 2011
Patriots entertain Saints for PBC hoops twinbill on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will host North Georgia College & State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday evening (Feb. 9) as the school holds its annual Girl Scouts Night. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

February 5, 2011
Pirates sink Patriots in final minute for 79-75 victory
Senior Jesse Wheeler hit a three-pointer with 24 seconds left, on a rare second-chance opportunity for Armstrong Atlantic State University, to help the Pirates thwart a late Francis Marion University comeback and claim a 79-75 victory, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 5) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 2, 2011
FMU rally falls short as Braves hold on for 90-81 win
Despite 24 points from junior Liki Turner and a career-high 22-point effort from senior Dominique Coleman, a 15-point second-half deficit was too much for Francis Marion University to overcome as the Patriots fell to UNC Pembroke 90-81, Wednesday night (Feb. 2) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

February 1, 2011
Francis Marion battles Braves in local clash on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to an important Peach Belt Conference doubleheader against local-rival UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Feb. 2). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 30, 2011
FMU holds off late Montevallo rally for 74-70 PBC victory
Francis Marion University junior forward Liki Turner hit two free throws with 2.5 seconds left, just moments after the University of Montevallo missed out on a chance to tie the game, and the Patriots held on for a 74-70 victory over the Falcons, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 30) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 28, 2011
Turner helps Patriots rally past Bobcats for 80-73 win
Junior forward Liki Turner scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Francis Marion University overcame a double-digit deficit in the final 15 minutes to claim an 80-73 Peach Belt Conference victory over Georgia College, Friday night (Jan. 28) in men’s basketball action.

January 27, 2011
Patriots tip-off BIG weekend with Bobcats on Friday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will open a key weekend of Peach Belt Conference play when they host Georgia College for a doubleheader on Friday evening (Jan. 28). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, FMU will entertain the University of Montevallo at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

January 22, 2011
Balanced attack paces Patriots by Saints 83-67
Junior forward Liki Turner scored 22 points to lead five Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University methodically downed Flagler College 83-67, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 22) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 19, 2011
Todd delivers as FMU hands Johnson & Wales its lunch 93-41
Junior swingman Matt Todd scored a career-high 24 points in his first start of the season as Francis Marion University cruised by winless Johnson & Wales University 93-41, Wednesday evening (Jan. 19) in non-conference men’s basketball action.

January 19, 2011
Patriots host non-conference Wildcats on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will host Johnson & Wales University on Wednesday evening (Jan. 19) at 7 p.m. in the Smith University Center.

January 16, 2011
CSU claws Patriots in final minute for 70-67 win
Francis Marion University erased a 12-point second-half deficit, but Steve Peterson came off the Columbus State University bench to score 21 points, including the game’s final five points, to lift the Cougars to a 70-67 Peach Belt Conference win over the Patriots, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 16) in men’s basketball action.

January 15, 2011
Hurricanes blow past Francis Marion 78-56
Despite a 20-point, eight-rebound performance from junior forward Liki Turner, Francis Marion University could not overcome a hot-shooting Georgia Southwestern State University squad and the Patriots dropped a 78-56 decision on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 15) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 12, 2011
Balanced attack paces Francis Marion past USCA 86-79
Junior forward Liki Turner scored 16 points to pace a balanced Francis Marion University scoring attack as the Patriots downed USC Aiken 86-79, Wednesday night (Jan. 12) in Peach Belt Conference men’s action.

January 8, 2011
#3 Jaguars claim last-second win over Francis Marion 62-61
Senior guard George Johnson drained two free throws with 2.6 seconds remaining to complete a 13-0 run to end the game giving third-ranked Augusta State University a 62-61 victory over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 8) in Peach Belt Conference men’s action.

January 7, 2011
Patriots entertain Jaguars for Saturday doubleheader
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Augusta State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Saturday (Jan. 8) afternoon with the women’s game starting at 1:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 3:30 p.m.

January 5, 2011
Turner creates turnover and FMU win, 92-90 in OT
Junior forward Liki Turner scored all of his career-high 25 points after halftime, including the game-winning steal and layup with 29 seconds left in overtime, as Francis Marion University outlasted Lander University 92-90, Wednesday night (Jan. 5) in Peach Belt Conference men’s action.

January 4, 2011
FMU men's basketball team gives Mullins clinic
The Francis Marion University men's basketball team traveled to Mullins on Dec. 28 to participate in a holiday clinic for local youngsters.

January 4, 2011
Francis Marion hosts Lander for Wednesday twinbill
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Lander University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Jan. 5) evening. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 2, 2011
Turner helps FMU Men past Braves 86-82
Junior forward Liki Turner came off the bench to score a team-high 17 points, including two key free throws with 22 seconds left, to help Francis Marion University to an 86-82 road win over UNC Pembroke, Sunday afternoon (Jan. 2) in Peach Belt Conference men’s action.

December 4, 2010
Record-setting long-range attack carries Patriots past Builders 101-63
Freshman guard Evrik Gary scored a team-high 19 points and his five three-pointers were part of a school-record 17 long-distance shots made by Francis Marion University as the Patriots cruised to a 101-63 non-conference victory over The Apprentice School, Saturday afternoon (Dec. 4) in men’s college basketball action.

December 3, 2010
Patriot Men host Builders on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will play host to The Apprentice School on Saturday (Dec. 4) at 4 p.m., while the 25th-ranked Patriot women will be on the road.

December 1, 2010
Late Run carries #5 USCA past upset-minded FMU
Fifth-ranked USC Aiken closed the game with a 14-3 run over the final four minutes to claim a 78-67 Peach Belt Conference victory over Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Dec. 1) in men’s college basketball action.

November 29, 2010
Turner gains second straight PBC weekly award
Francis Marion University junior forward Liki Turner has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.

November 27, 2010
Patriot men suffer first loss, 96-84 at Wingate
Freshman guard Evrik Gary poured in a career-high 26 points, but Francis Marion University suffered its first loss of the season, 96-84 to Wingate University in the championship game of the 2010 OrthoCarolina Classic, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 27).

November 26, 2010
Patriots beat Bears 87-78 in OrthoCarolina Classic
Senior forward Simel Boyd hit back-to-back jump shots to break a late tie and Francis Marion University used clutch free throw shooting in the final minute to claim an 87-78 win over Shaw University, Friday afternoon (Nov. 26) in the opening game of the OrthoCarolina Classic hosted by Wingate University.

November 24, 2010
Patriots at Wingate's OrthoCarolina Classic
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will host the King College Lady Tornado on Friday afternoon (Nov. 26), while the FMU men’s squad will travel across the border to play in Wingate University’s OrthoCarolina Classic this weekend.

November 23, 2010
Francis Marion exterminates Hornets 116-60
Senior forward Dominique Coleman came off the bench to score a career-high 21 points and lead Francis Marion University to the fifth-highest point total in team history as the Patriots swatted Morris College 116-60, Tuesday night (Nov. 23) in men’s college basketball action.

November 22, 2010
Turner earns PBC award; Patriots host Morris for DH on Tuesday
Francis Marion University junior forward Liki Turner has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week for the opening portion of the 2010-11 season, while both the FMU men’s and women’s teams will host Morris College for a doubleheader on Tuesday evening (Nov. 23), the only hoops twinbill on the slate before Christmas.

November 20, 2010
Patriots post late Knight rally for 94-91 win
Junior point guard Shawn Greenfield scored seven of his 22 points in the final minute as Francis Marion University erased a double-digit second-half deficit to claim a 94-91 win over St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Saturday night (Nov. 20) on the second day of the Zaxby's Tip-Off Clazzic.

November 19, 2010
Boyd and Francis Marion charm Cobras 86-69
Senior forward Simel Boyd registered game-high totals 22 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman guard Evrik Gary added 21 points to lead Francis Marion University to an 86-69 victory over local-rival Coker College, Friday evening (Nov. 19) in the nightcap of the Zaxby’s Tip-Off Clazzic.

November 18, 2010
Patriots host Zaxby's Tip-Off Clazzic this weekend
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team will host the annual Zaxby’s Tip-Off Clazzic on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 19-20) in the Smith University Center.

November 16, 2010
Patriots swarm Yellow Jackets in second half for 75-66 win
Newcomers Liki Turner and Evrik Gary combined for 26 second-half points to spark a Francis Marion University rally as the Patriots claimed a season-opening 75-66 win over previously unbeaten Allen University, Tuesday evening (Nov. 16) in men’s college basketball action.

November 15, 2010
FMU holds RIOT at the RIM on Tuesday as Patriots host Yellowjackets
Francis Marion University will officially kick off the 2010-11 basketball season on Tuesday (Nov. 16) with its annual Riot at the Rim event as the Patriot men’s team entertains Allen University. The contest will tip-off at 7 p.m. in the Smith University Center with pre-game activities starting at 5:30 p.m.

November 15, 2010
FMU Men open hoops campaign against Allen on Tuesday
Francis Marion University will officially kick off its 2010-11 men’s basketball season on Tuesday (Nov. 16) with its annual Riot at the Rim event as the Patriots entertain Allen University. The contest will tip-off at 7 p.m. in the Smith University Center.

November 11, 2010
FMU hosts Tip-Off Basketball Bash
Before a group of ardent Patriot supporters, the Francis Marion University men's and women's basketball teams recently hosted a Tip-Off Bash in the Lee Nursing Building lobby. This meet-and-greet-and-mingle event was to initiate the start of "basketball fever season" in the Florence community.

November 5, 2010
Boyd and Singleton-Bates named to PBC Preseason Cage Teams
Francis Marion University senior swing players Simel Boyd and Shannon Singleton-Bates have been named to the Peach Belt Conference’s preseason All-Conference men’s and women’s basketball teams as selected by the league’s head coaches.

October 28, 2010
FMU hoopsters walk with heart
Members of the Francis Marion University men's basketball team recently participated in the American Heart Associations' Start Pee Dee Heart Walk, held Oct. 23 on the FMU campus.

October 27, 2010
Patriot Men picked eighth in PBC pre-season poll
Despite returning eight players from last year’s 18-10 squad, the Francis Marion University men’s basketball team has been picked to finish eighth according to the annual Peach Belt Conference Coaches’ Pre-Season poll released on Wednesday (Oct. 27).

October 15, 2010
Patriots open official Hoops practice
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams officially began practice for the upcoming 2010-11 seasons on Friday (Oct. 15).

October 7, 2010
FMU to hold Youth Basketball Clinic on Nov. 1
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball programs will hold a Youth Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, on Monday, Nov. 1. The camp is being held on a day when Florence School District One students are out of school because of parent-teacher conferences. The camp will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

October 6, 2010
FMU men's basketball schedules 2011 summer camps
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball program will sponsor several summer camps starting in the month of June: three sessions of the “Four Great Days of Summer” Basketball Camp will be held June 20-23, June 27-30, and July 25-28, and the 2011 Pee Dee Team Basketball Camp and Shootout will take place June 16-18.

September 29, 2010
Patriot Cagers aid in Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach
Members of the Francis Marion University men's basketball program recently assisted with the Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach, Sept. 25 on the FMU campus.

September 15, 2010
Boyd named to Sporting News pre-season list
Francis Marion University senior swingman Simel Boyd has been named a pre-season honorable mention All-American by the Sporting News.

August 6, 2010
Edwards inks two wing players
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of two newcomers for the 2010-11 season: senior forward Dominique Coleman of Snellville, Ga., and junior swingman Matthew Todd of North Augusta.