May 15, 2012
Dedication ceremony - Griffin Athletic Complex
Here is the dedication ceremony of the Griffin Athletic Complex, held on May 14, 2012.

April 27, 2012
A pair of Patriots earn All-PBC softball selections
Francis Marion University's Ashley Jaramillo and Taylor Luff were recently named to the 2012 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Softball Team.

April 26, 2012
14 Patriots inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma
Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced the names of 14 Patriot student-athletes named to the university’s chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.

April 23, 2012
FMU Holds 42nd-Annual Athletic Banquet
Francis Marion University held its 42nd-annual Athletic Banquet on Monday evening (April 23) in the university’s Edward S. Ervin III Dining Hall.

April 21, 2012
#6 Pirates edge Patriots again
Francis Marion University fell behind early and couldn’t quite complete the comeback against sixth-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, falling 7-5 in the opening round of the Peach Belt Conference Softball Tournament, Saturday afternoon (April 21).

April 20, 2012
FMU to face #6 Pirates again, this time at PBC Tournament
For the third time in five days, the Francis Marion University softball team will face sixth-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, this time on Saturday afternoon (April 21) in the opening round of the single-elimination Peach Belt Conference Softball Tournament.

April 19, 2012
Francis Marion softball falls to #11 Saints
A trio of errors in game one and a trio of home runs in game two proved to be the down fall of the Francis Marion University softball team as the Patriots dropped a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader to 11th-ranked North Georgia College & State University, 4-1 and 9-4, on Thursday evening (April 19).

April 19, 2012
PBC Softball Tournament bracket released
The bracket for the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Softball Tournament has been released.

April 17, 2012
Patriots lose two heartbreakers in stadium debut
Francis Marion University wasted a one-hit pitching performance in game one and a comeback effort in game two as the Patriots fell twice to sixth-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University, 1-0 and 7-6, in the opening games at the new FMU Softball Stadium on Tuesday evening (April 17).

April 16, 2012
Patriots welcome sixth-ranked Pirates to open new stadium
The Francis Marion University softball team will unveil its new 300-seat stadium on Tuesday afternoon (April 17), as the Patriots play host to the sixth-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State University Pirates for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader starting at 3 p.m.

April 15, 2012
Late-inning runs down Patriots in softball action
Francis Marion University entered the latter innings in each game of its Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader tied with Columbus State University before the Cougars scored late runs to capture a pair of wins on Sunday afternoon (April 15).

April 14, 2012
Ellingsen & Luff help FMU breeze past Lady Hurricanes
Standout pitching from senior Kayla Ellingsen and sophomore Taylor Luff guided Francis Marion University to 7-0 and 2-1 softball wins over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (April 14) in Peach Belt Conference action at Lady Canes Field.

April 10, 2012
FMU benefits from Pfeiffer miscues for softball split
Francis Marion University took advantage of three Pfeiffer University errors in the top of the sixth inning en route to a 4-0 game-two win to salvage a doubleheader split after dropping the first game 3-2, Tuesday afternoon (April 10).

April 9, 2012
Patriot catcher named PBC Player of the Week
Francis Marion University junior catcher Olivia Ferguson has been named the Peach Belt Conference softball Player of the Week for the week of April 2-8.

April 5, 2012
Ferguson powers Patriots to softball sweep
Junior catcher Olivia Ferguson hit a two-run home run in game one and added a two-run single in game two as Francis Marion University swept its Senior Day doubleheader from UNC Pembroke, winning 3-0 and 8-0 on Thursday afternoon (April 5) in Peach Belt Conference softball action.

April 4, 2012
Patriots to hold Senior Day on softball diamond
The Francis Marion University softball team will hold its annual Senior Day on Thursday (April 5) when the Patriots entertain UNC Pembroke for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader.

April 3, 2012
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on April 5
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, April 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

April 1, 2012
Patriot Softball washed out
For the second straight day, the Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader between Francis Marion University and eighth-ranked North Georgia College & State University has been postponed by rain.

March 28, 2012
What can Brown do for you? Homer twice in FMU sweep
Sophomore shortstop Lindsey Brown registered four hits, including homers in both games, as Francis Marion University swept a non-conference doubleheader from Belmont Abbey College, 2-1 and 8-1, Wednesday afternoon (March 28) in softball action.

March 25, 2012
Patriots swept by Saints
Francis Marion University fell in a pair of Peach Belt Conference softball games to Flagler College, 1-0 in eight innings and 11-7, in a doubleheader that took nearly seven hours to complete Sunday afternoon (March 25) in Florence, SC.

March 23, 2012
Weather changes FMU sports slate
Predicted precipitation across the Southeast this weekend has forced several changes in the Francis Marion University spring sports schedule.

March 21, 2012
Jaguars take two from Patriots
Francis Marion University threatened on a few occasions but could not come up with the big hit to salvage a split with Augusta State University, as the Jaguars topped the Patriots 7-1 and 2-0 in a Peach Belt Conference twinbill Wednesday afternoon in Florence, SC.

March 21, 2012
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on March 23
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, March 23, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

March 20, 2012
Patriots face key softball series
The Francis Marion University softball team will host a trio of key Peach Belt Conference doubleheaders over the coming five days, beginning with a twinbill against conference-leading Augusta State University on Wednesday (March 21).

March 15, 2012
Faile, Patriots succeed against Bulldogs in sweep
Junior Tristan Faile notched seven RBIs and hit two homeruns on a day that saw Francis Marion University pick up a pair of road wins over the Barton College Bulldogs, 9-0 in 5 innings and 6-4, Thursday afternoon at Gillette Park in Wilson, NC. The win is the fifth in a row for FMU who have won 13 of its last 14.

March 14, 2012
Longstreet and long balls power FMU past Knights
Freshman catcher Krissy Longstreet recorded three doubles and a home run and Francis Marion University smacked four round-trippers altogether during a non-conference doubleheader sweep of St. Andrews University on Wednesday afternoon (March 14).

March 11, 2012
Francis Marion splits at Patriot Invitational
Senior right-hander Kayla Ellingsen twirled a three-hit shutout, while sophomore shortstop Lindsey Brown rapped out three hits as Francis Marion University blanked Fairmont State University 6-0 and earned a split of its two games on Sunday (March 11) at the annual Patriot Invitational Tournament at Freedom Florence. FMU was beaten by 17th-ranked Bloomsburg University 1-0 in its first game on Sunday.

March 10, 2012
Carnes tosses no-no as Patriots sweep two
Francis Marion University freshman right-hander Katie Carnes pitched a no-hitter and singled in a run as the Patriots blanked Fairmont State University 2-0, Saturday afternoon (March 10) on the first day of the Patriot Invitational Tournament at Freedom Florence. FMU beat Queens University of Charlotte 7-2 in its second game of the day.

March 9, 2012
FMU Softball hosts Patriot Invitational
The Francis Marion University women’s softball team will host its annual Patriot Invitational Tournament, Saturday and Sunday (March 10-11) at the Freedom Florence Recreational Complex.

March 8, 2012
Patriot pair beats Queens
For the second straight day, Francis Marion University freshman right-hander Katie Carnes and sophomore righty Taylor Luff turned in strong pitching performances as the Patriots swept a non-conference doubleheader from Queens University of Charlotte on Thursday afternoon (March 8).

March 7, 2012
Patriot pitching shines in sweep of Lander
Francis Marion University used a solid performance in the circle from freshman right-hander Katie Carnes and sophomore righty Taylor Luff in a Peach Belt Conference twinbill sweep of Lander University 2-0, and 2-1 at Doug Spears Field in Greenwood, S.C.

March 6, 2012
FMU’s Carnes named PBC Freshman of the Week
Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Katie Carnes has been named the Peach Belt Conference women’s softball Freshman of the Week for the week of Feb. 27-March 4.

March 6, 2012
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on March 21
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Wednesday, March 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

March 6, 2012
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on March 9
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, March 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

March 4, 2012
Carnes pitches Patriots to pair of wins
Freshman right-handed pitcher Katie Carnes picked up two wins in relief as Francis Marion University topped the University of West Alabama 11-8 and Brevard College 7-2, Sunday afternoon (March 4) in non-conference action at the FMU Softball Field.

March 2, 2012
Patriot sports teams at home this weekend
Four Francis Marion University spring sports teams will be in action at home this weekend, despite some alterations due to forecasted rain, while the Patriot golf team takes to the road next week.

February 26, 2012
FMU Softball loses two one-run decisions
Georgia College rallied for three runs in the bottom of the last inning to claim a 3-2 win and a sweep of its Peach belt Conference softball doubleheader with Francis marion University on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 26). The Bobcats won the opener 7-6.

February 25, 2012
Patriots rally for softball twinbill sweep of USCA
Senior second baseman Ashley Jaramillo drilled a one-out, walk-off grand slam home run in the bottom of the seventh inning of game one and sophomore right-hander Taylor Luff captured her first two career wins as Francis Marion University rallied from behind twice to sweep a Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader from USC Aiken, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25).

February 24, 2012
Softball and Tennis teams at home this weekend
Three Francis Marion University spring sports teams will be in action at home on Saturday (Feb. 25), while the 12th-ranked Patriot baseball team will be on the road.

February 22, 2012
FMU softball edged twice by Trojans
Home runs hurt Francis Marion University on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 22) as the Patriots dropped a non-conference road softball doubleheader to Mount Olive College, losing 3-2 and 2-0 at Nancy C. Cassell Field.

February 21, 2012
Zielinski & Ellingsen lead Patriots to game one win
Sophomore outfielder Olivia Zielinski connected for a three-run homer to back the shutout pitching of senior right-hander Kayla Ellingsen as Francis Marion University defeated Limestone College 8-0 in six innings in the first game of Tuesday’s (Feb. 21) non-conference softball doubleheader. The Saints quieted the Patriot bats in game two and captured a 3-2 win and a split of the twinbill.

February 18, 2012
88 FMU Student-Athletes Honored For Classroom Work
A total of 88 student-athletes at Francis Marion University, who earned 3.0 or higher grade point averages during the 2011 fall semester, have been named to the university’s Swamp Fox Honor Roll.

February 18, 2012
Patriot Softball splits with ninth-ranked Bears
Sophomore outfielder Olivia Zielinski drilled a three-run homer and two batters later junior designated player Jazz Holliday hit a two-run shot to rally Francis Marion University to a 6-4 win over ninth-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 18) in non-conference softball action.

February 18, 2012
FMU v Coker postponements on Sunday
Non-conference softball and tennis action between between local rivals Francis Marion University and Coker College set for Sunday (Feb. 19) has been postponed due to rain.

February 15, 2012
Jaramillo’s hit gives Patriots softball split
Senior second baseman Ashley Jaramillo drilled a one-out run-scoring single to center field in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Francis Marion University a come-from-behind 5-4 win over Wingate University and a split of Wednesday’s (Feb. 15) non-conference softball doubleheader.

February 12, 2012
Patriots sweep Lions 7-5 and 5-2
Right-handers Kayla Ellingsen and Katie Carnes pitched complete games and each helped their own cause with run-scoring hits as Francis Marion University swept a non-conference softball doubleheader from Mars Hill College, winning 7-5 and 5-2 on a chilly Sunday afternoon (Feb. 12).

February 9, 2012
Patriot softball holds annual alumni weekend
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold its annual Alumni Weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

February 5, 2012
Jaramillo hammers seven RBIs in Patriot sweep
Senior Ashley Jaramillo smacked two home runs, including a grand slam, as Francis Marion University dropped Virginia State University 9-1 in 6 innings and the University of Charleston (W.V.) 5-4 in extra innings (8) on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 5).

February 4, 2012
FMU ruffles Hawks’ feathers in softball sweep
The Francis Marion University softball team picked up two season-opening wins in differing fashion over Chowan University, 2-0 and 6-5, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 4) in the inaugural Swamp Fox Classic at the Freedom Florence Complex.

February 3, 2012
Swamp Fox Classic to open Patriot softball season
Francis Marion University will open its 2012 softball season this weekend by hosting the inaugural Swamp Fox Classic at the Freedom Florence Recreational Complex.

January 26, 2012
FMU softball prepares for spring
The Patriots Sports Network brings you a look at the FMU Patriots softball team during a pre-season scrimmage.

January 25, 2012
Patriots picked 7th in PBC preseason softball poll
Francis Marion University has been selected to finish seventh in the race for the 2012 Peach Belt Conference softball crown according to the PBC’s annual preseason coaches’ poll.

January 25, 2012
Schneider tabbed for preseason All-PBC softball team
Francis Marion University senior center fielder Destinea Schneider has been selected to the Peach Belt Conference preseason All-Conference softball team, as announced this week by the PBC office in Augusta.

January 19, 2012
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Jan. 24
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

January 17, 2012
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 Friday, Jan. 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

January 15, 2012
FMU Softball and Ruby Tuesday hold Spirit Day
The FMU softball program and the Ruby Tuesday restaurant located at 1550 American Drive are teaming up for a SPIRIT DAY on January 16.

December 14, 2011
FMU inks five softball players during early period
Francis Marion University softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced the signing of five players during the recent early signing period.

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.

November 10, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Nov. 11
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

October 27, 2011
Former Patriot assistant named UWP head coach
Former Francis Marion University assistant coach Lee Negrelli has been named the head softball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

October 19, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Oct. 20
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

October 4, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Oct. 6
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

October 4, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Oct. 7
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Friday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

September 16, 2011
FMU Softball Clinic start time pushed back
The start time for the FMU Softball Clinic scheduled for this weekend (Sept. 18 and 19) has been pushed back

August 16, 2011
FMU schedules Fall Softball Clinic for Sept. 17-18
Francis Marion University has announced dates for a Fall Softball Clinic, Sept. 17-18, to be conducted by the Patriot Softball Program. The camp is for players currently in high school.

August 10, 2011
FMU places 12 on D2 ADA Awards List
The NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association recently announced its annual list of recipients for the Division II ADA Academic Achievement Awards – a list that includes 12 student-athletes from Francis Marion University.

August 9, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on August 11
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.

August 9, 2011
FMU to hold Softball Clinic on Sept. 27
The Francis Marion University softball program will hold a one-day clinic, restricted only by age and number, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 2:30 p.m. on the FMU Softball Field. The cost is $35. Call 843-661-1238 for more information.