November 18, 2011
Six FMU softball players earn NFCA All-Academic recognition
For the second consecutive year, six members of the Francis Marion University women’s softball team have received National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition.

June 28, 2011
Patriots sign three softball players
Francis Marion University softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced the signing of pitcher Katie Carnes of Pageland, infielder Alison Coates of Leesburg, Va., and outfielder Megan Smith of Dundalk, Md.

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
FMU softball players listed in final NCAA stats
Five Francis Marion University players are listed among the national leaders in the final 2011 NCAA Division II softball statistical report, while the Patriot squad is ranked highly in several team categories.

May 30, 2011
Five Patriots picked for PBC Softball All-Academic Team
Five members of the Francis Marion University softball team have been honored by the Peach Belt Conference for their work in the classroom as the PBC recently released its All-Academic Team.

May 26, 2011
Schneider earns All-Region softball honors
Francis Marion University junior center fielder Destinea Schneider has been named to the second-team Louisville Slugger/NFCA Southeast All-Region Team.

May 16, 2011
A Vallee Girl born on May 16
Francis Marion University head softball coach Stacey Vallee and husband Greg have announced the birth of their second child, a girl, on the morning of May 16, 2011.

May 2, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on May 5
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, May 5, at 1 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

April 22, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on April 25
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Monday, April 25, at 2 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

April 20, 2011
2011 Peach Belt Conference Softball Tournament
Francis Marion University and the Freedom Florence Recreational Complex will serve as hosts for the 2011 Peach Belt Conference Softball Tournament, Friday through Sunday, April 15-17.

April 18, 2011
Schneider and Jaramillo named to All-PBC Softball Team
Two members of the Francis Marion University softball team - Destinea Schneider and Ashley Jaramillo - were recently named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Team.

April 16, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on April 21
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, April 21, at 2 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

April 11, 2011
Patriots see season end with PBC losses
Despite scoring first in each contest, Francis Marion University was unable to secure a much-need conference win on Monday as third-ranked North Georgia College and State University swept the Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader by scores of 2-1 and 6-1.

April 11, 2011
No title

April 10, 2011
Jaramillo and Ellingsen double FMU to pair of wins
Junior second baseman Ashley Jaramillo drove in four runs with a pair of doubles as Francis Marion University blanked Pfeiffer University 6-0 en route to a sweep of Sunday’s (April 10) non-conference softball doubleheader. Junior right-hander Kayla Ellingsen recorded the win in both games as the Patriots also rallied to win the opener 4-3.

April 9, 2011
Patriots fall to Saints twice on softball diamond
Freshman shortstop Lauren Bessent’s grand slam homer over the left field fence in the top of the seventh inning powered Flagler College to a 5-1 game-two win over Francis Marion University and a sweep of their Saturday (April 9) afternoon Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader.

April 8, 2011
FMU softball time changes for this weekend
With the threat of afternoon precipitation, the starting time for the Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader between Francis Marion University and Flagler College on Saturday (April 9) has been moved up one hour from 1 p.m. to noon.

April 7, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on April 8
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, April 8, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

April 6, 2011
Sammut's hit helps FMU to softball split with UNCP
Sophomore Ashleigh Sammut delivered her first career hit as a Patriot, an RBI double that plated the tying run and led to the go-ahead score, as Francis Marion University claimed a 3-2 win over UNC Pembroke, Wednesday afternoon (April 6) in first game of a Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader. The Lady Braves reversed the result in game two by scoring an unearned run in the top of the 12th inning to take a 7-6 victory.

April 2, 2011
Patriots split PBC softball doubleheader
Senior right-hander Cea Knox twirled a five-hitter and sophomore third baseman Tristan Faile hit a two-run double as Francis Marion University beat 23rd-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, Saturday afternoon (April 2) in the opening game of a Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader. April Jowers’ two-run triple helped key a 6-1 AASU win in the second contest.

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 25, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on April 1
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, April 1, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

March 24, 2011
Francis Marion softball swept by Lander
Left fielder Morgan Robinson’s one-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning provided Lander University with the game’s only run and the Bearcats beat Francis Marion University 1-0 and swept Thursday’s (March 24) Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader. Lander’s Hayley Leissner tossed a one-hitter in the opening game as Lander prevailed 4-0.

March 23, 2011
Patriots use 5-run second inning to earn softball split with Jaguars
Junior infielder Ashley Jaramillo drove in a pair of runs with a home run and a single and Francis Marion University used a five-run second inning to beat Augusta State University 6-3 snd earn a split of Wednesday afternoon’s (March 23) Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader. ASU won the opener 7-0 as junior right-hander Heather Hughes tossed a seven-hit shutout and shortstop Kacee Camp recorded three hits and drove in two runs.

March 17, 2011
Patriot bats awake and sweep Lady Railsplitters
Senior left fielder Chelle Phillips drove home the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning for a 3-2 win as Francis Marion University completed a sweep of their non-conference softball doubleheader with Lincoln Memorial University on Thursday afternoon (March 17). Freshman Olivia Zielinski registered her first career three-hit game in the opener as FMU prevailed 7-3.

March 16, 2011
Patriots lose two one-run decisions to Eagles
Despite getting the potential go-ahead run on base in the last inning of both games, Francis Marion University was swept by Carson-Newman College, Wednesday afternoon (March 16) in a non-conference softball doubleheader, 1-0 and 4-3.

March 13, 2011
#17 Rollins beats Patriots 5-1 in softball action
Despite being limited to only two base hits, Francis Marion University had the tying runs on base in the sixth inning, but the Patriots were unable to come up with the big hit and fell 5-1 to 17th-ranked Rollins College, Sunday morning (March 13) at the Patriot Invitational Tournament at Freedom Florence.

March 13, 2011
Ellingsen and Patriots blank Bulldogs
Freshman Sara Broderick drove in two runs with a pair of bases-loaded walks and junior right-hander Kayla Ellingsen twirled a four-hit shutout as Francis Marion University beat Barton College 3-0, Sunday afternoon (March 13) in FMU's final game of the 2011 Patriot Invitational Softball Tournament at Freedom Florence.

March 12, 2011
FMU drops two at Patriot Invitational Softball Tournament
Francis Marion University was limited to nine total hits on Saturday (March 12) as the Patriots lost two games at their own Invitational Tournament at Freedom Florence. FMU fell to Catawba College 3-2 as the Indians plated the winning run in the bottom of the last inning on a passed ball, and the Patriots were blanked 3-0 by Brevard College.

March 9, 2011
Francis Marion sweeps Lady Knights as Knox tosses no-hitter
Senior right-hander Cea Knox pitched a five-inning no-hitter and junior righty Kayla Ellingsen followed with a four-hit shutout in game two as Francis Marion University swept a non-conference softball doubleheader from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, winning 15-0 and 8-0 on Wednesday afternoon (March 9).

March 9, 2011
FMU softball hosts Patriot Invitational Tournament this weekend
The Francis Marion University women’s softball team will host its annual Patriot Invitational Tournament, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (March 11-13) at the Freedom Florence Recreational Complex. This year’s field includes 12 teams.

March 7, 2011
FMU to hold softball clinic on March 10
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, March 10, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

March 5, 2011
Patriots fall to Eagles 6-2 at Mid-South Classic
Francis Marion University lost to Carson-Newman College 6-2 at the Mid-South Softball Classic in Spartanburg on Saturday (March 5).

March 3, 2011
Pitching rules in FMU softball split with Pacers
Junior right-hander Kyla Ellingsen tossed a six-hit shutout as Francis Marion University blanked USC Aiken 1-0 in the opener of their Thursday (March 3) softball doubleheader, but the Pacers’ India Kornegay returned the favor with a two-hit shutout in the second contest as USCA prevailed 2-0.

March 1, 2011
FMU Softball wins and ties at Limestone
Francis Marion University was within four outs of sweeping its non-conference softball doubleheader at Limestone College, but the Patriots let a four-run lead slip away and had to settle for a win (3-2) and tie (4-4) on Tuesday afternoon (March 1). The second game, which FMU led 4-0 heading in to the bottom of the sixth inning, was called after seven innings because of darkness.

February 26, 2011
Patriot Softball splits with Bobcats
Sophomore catcher Olivia Ferguson hit a three-run homer and a run-scoring double to help lead Francis Marion University to an 8-4 game-one win in Saturday’s (Feb. 26) Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Georgia College, but the Patriots stranded 10 runners on base in game two and fell 2-1.

February 24, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Feb. 28
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Monday, Feb. 28, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

February 22, 2011
Jaramillo and Ellingsen pace Francis Marion to sweep of Trojans
Junior second baseman Ashley Jaramillo registered three hits and drove in three runs and junior right-hander Kayla Ellingsen collected a win and a save as Francis Marion University swept a non-conference softball doubleheader from Mount Olive College, Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 22). Ellingsen pitched 2.1 innings in relief to save game one, a 6-2 Patriot win, while Jaramillo homered and Ellingsen tossed a complete game to pace FMU to a 4-1 victory in the second contest.

February 20, 2011
Patriot Softball drops pair of 1-run decisions
An error in the bottom of the ninth inning led to the game-winning run in game one and a fifth-inning tie-breaking homer spelled doom for the Francis Marion University softball team as the Patriots dropped a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader to Columbus State University on Sunday (Feb. 20). CSU won the opener 3-2 in nine innings on Kori Waugh’s RBI single, and then Waugh’s solo homer in the fifth inning broke a 4-4 deadlock and gave the Lady Cougars a 5-4 game two victory.

February 19, 2011
Francis Marion Knox Hurricanes in PBC twinbill
Sophomore catcher Olivia Ferguson drilled an extra-inning two-run double and senior right-hander Cea Knox turned in a pair of strong pitching performances to lead Francis Marion University to a doubleheader sweep of Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 19) in Peach Belt Conference softball action. The Patriots won the opener 8-1, and game two 6-3 in nine innings.

February 16, 2011
Patriots walk dog; sweep Wingate 1-0 and 6-3
Junior second baseman Ashley Jaramillo laced an extra-inning RBI single to plate the lone run in game one and senior right-hander Cea Knox picked up a pair of pitching wins as Francis Marion University swept a non-conference softball doubleheader from Wingate University, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 16). Jaramillo’s hit delivered a 1-0 win in eight innings in the opener, while Megann Sallinger homered and Knox pitched five strong innings en route to a 6-3 game-two victory.

February 13, 2011
Trsitan does not Faile in bid to carry FMU to softball split with #11 Bears
Sophomore Tristan Faile’s 2-for-4 game that nearly included two home runs helped carry Francis Marion University to a 7-4 game-two win over 11th-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne University and a split of their Sunday afternoon (Feb. 13) non-conference softball doubleheader. Brittany Davidson had a key two-run pinch-hitter double in game one to help the Bears to a 5-2 victory.

February 11, 2011
Patriot Softball opens home season against #11 Bears
The Francis Marion University women’s softball team will play its home opener on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 13) when the Patriots entertain 11th-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne University for a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field.

February 8, 2011
FMU to hold softball clinic Feb. 10
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

February 6, 2011
Phillips helps FMU win twice on softball field
Senior left fielder Chelle Phillips drilled a walk-off run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Francis Marion University a 2-1 win over the University of Charleston (W.V.) and a sweep of the Patriots' two games on Sunday (Feb. 6) at the Early Bird Softball Tournament in Aiken. Earlier in the day, Francis Marion beat Barton College 7-2.

February 5, 2011
Hogan plays hero in 5-3 season-opening softball win
Senior shortstop Jessica Hogan drilled a two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning to give Francis Marion University a 5-3 season-opening win over Chowan University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 5) at the Early Bird Softball Tournament in Aiken.

February 4, 2011
Patriot Softball opens at Early Bird Tournament this weekend
Francis Marion University will open its 2011 softball season this weekend with four games at the Early Bird Tournament in Aiken at Citizens Park. On Saturday (Feb. 5), the Patriots will play Chowan University at noon and Erskine College at 2 p.m. FMU will also play twice on Sunday (Feb. 6) against Barton College at noon and the University of Charleston (WV) at 2 p.m.

January 27, 2011
FMU to hold softball clinic on Feb. 4
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, Feb. 4, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

January 27, 2011
Phillips tabbed for preseason All-PBC softball team
Francis Marion University senior outfielder Chelle Phillips has been selected to the Peach Belt Conference preseason All-Conference softball team, as announced this week by the PBC office in Augusta.

January 24, 2011
FMU to hold softball clinic on Jan. 27
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

January 20, 2011
Patriot Softball picked third in PBC Preseason Poll
With nine letterwinners returning from last year’s squad that reached the title games of both the Peach Belt Conference Tournament and the NCAA Division II Dahlonega Southeast Regional, Francis Marion University has been picked to finish third in the 2011 race for the PBC crown, according to the annual preseason coaches’ poll announced Thursday (Jan. 20).

January 14, 2011
FMU to hold softball clinic on Jan. 20
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 1:15 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

December 20, 2010
FMU softball inks catcher and first baseman
Francis Marion University softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced the signing of catcher Krissy Longstreet of Pinellas Park, Fla., and first baseman Carly Madigan of King, N.C., during the recent early signing period. Both high school seniors will enroll at FMU in 2011 and play for the Patriots in 2012.

December 20, 2010
FMU's Vallee recognized at NFCA National Convention
Francis Marion University head women's softball coach Stacey Vallee was recognized at the recent National Fastpitch Coaches Association convention in San Diego, Calif.

November 11, 2010
FMU to hold softball clinic on Nov. 16
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

November 5, 2010
FMU to hold softball clinic on Nov. 10
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

October 20, 2010
Six Patriots receive NFCA Softball Academic honors
Six members of last year’s Francis Marion University women’s softball team have received National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition, while the team earned Girls Got Game/NFCA All-Academic Team recognition for the fifth consecutive year.

October 13, 2010
FMU to hold softball clinic on Oct. 18
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field.

October 4, 2010
Patriot Softball has adoption ceremony on Saturday
The newest member of the Francis Marion University softball squad need not stroke a line drive or make a diving catch to contribute, but needs to just keep smiling. During an adoption ceremony on Saturday (Oct. 2), the Patriots introduced Saharah, a 7-old-year from Chesterfield, as the newest member of the squad. Saharah and the Patriots were paired together by the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ).

September 22, 2010
FMU's Vallee on panel at Women's in Athletics Seminar
Francis Marion University head women's softball coach Stacey Vallee was among the panel members at the third-annual Women in Athletics Seminar, hosted by the Peach Belt Conference in Augusta, Ga., on Tuesday, Sept. 21,

September 16, 2010
FMU Softball to hold clinics Sept. 17 & 20
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold one-day clinics, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, Sept. 17 and Monday, Sept. 20, at 1:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field.

September 8, 2010
FMU schedules Softball Exposure Camp for Nov. 6
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold an Exposure Camp on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the FMU Softball Field. The camp is for high school-age players and junior college players, and will run from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The cost is $50.

September 7, 2010
Patriot Spirit Day at Redbone Alley, Sept. 9
The Francis Marion University women's softball program and Redbone Alley Restaurant and Bar in Florence Mall, will combine forces for a Patriot Spirit Day on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010.

August 25, 2010
FMU Softball to hold clinic on Aug. 30
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Monday, Aug. 30, at 1:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35, and this includes on-campus accomodations. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

June 28, 2010
Patriot softball players listed in final NCAA stats report
Two Francis Marion University players are listed among the national leaders in the final 2010 NCAA Division II softball statistical report, while the Patriot squad is ranked highly in several team categories.

June 28, 2010
FMU Softball Fall 2010 Camp dates
Francis Marion University has announced a Fall Camp to be held on Sept. 11 and 12. The Sept. 11 date will be for all positions and hitting, while the Sept. 12 date will be for pitchers and catchers.

June 28, 2010
Tour of new FMU Softball Field to open in 2012
Take a stroll through Francis Marion University's new FMU Softball Field to open in the Spring of 2012.