July 1, 2009
FMU to play in Carolina's Challenge in Myrtle Beach
Francis Marion University athletic officials have announced that the Patriot women’s basketball team will participate in the 2009 Carolina’s Challenge this December in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Francis Marion will play Bluefield (Va.) College at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The University of North Carolina will meet the University of South Carolina at 3 p.m. and Coastal Carolina University will play Savannah State University in the nightcap at 5 p.m.

June 3, 2009
Francis Marion gains Georgia Tech cager
Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Heather Macy has announced that 5-9 sophomore forward Simone Trice of Flint, Mich., is transferring from Georgia Tech to FMU and will play for the Patriots this fall.

May 20, 2009
FMU women's basketball listed in final NCAA stats
For the second year in a row, the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team finished this past season as the top scoring team in NCAA Division II, while also leading the nation in steals and turnover margin. Several Patriot players were also listed in the end-of-the-season statistical report.

May 19, 2009
Focused 50 Women's Basketball Camps at FMU
Francis Marion University will play host to Heather Macy’s Focused 50 Women’s Basketball Camp for both individuals and teams this summer. The Team Camp will be held June 19-20, while the Individual Camp, which includes two sessions, is set for July 24-26.

April 22, 2009
Patriot Women add Georgia State transfer
Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Heather Macy has announced that 5-6 guard Monica Mann of Smyrna, Ga., is transferring from Georgia State University to FMU and will play for the Patriots this fall.

April 17, 2009
Francis Marion inks Strom Thurmond cager
Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Heather Macy has announced the signing of 5-8 guard Courtney Mealing of North Augusta, S.C., to a national letter of intent during the recent signing period. Mealing is a senior at Strom Thurmond High School, where she played for coach Jessica Parker.

April 9, 2009
FMU's Kiefer named to PBC All-Academic Team
Francis Marion University senior forward Katherine Kiefer has both named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team for women’s basketball. Kiefer, a native of Lilburn, Ga., was selected to the second team.

April 3, 2009
FMU pair gains WBCA HM All-America recognition
Francis Marion University senior point guard Kevina Ransom and sophomore guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates have both received honorable mention All-America recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA).

April 1, 2009
FMU Women Hoopsters end season ranked 14th
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team is ranked 14th in the final 2009 USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.

March 24, 2009
Sweet Sixteen Finish !
The Francis Marion University women's basketball team reached the round of Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, capping off a 27-5 season that saw the program capture its second straight Peach Belt Conference championship.

March 16, 2009
Patriot Women fall in NCAA's Sweet Sixteen
HICKORY, NC – Junior guard Shana Franks scored 13 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, but fourth-seeded and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University could not overcome a large second-half deficit and fell 89-73 to third-seeded Clayton State University, Monday night (March 16) in the finals (Sweet Sixteen) of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional women’s basketball tournament.

March 15, 2009
Patriots take on Lakers in Sweet Sixteen on Monday
The fourth-seeded and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University women's basketball team will play third-seeded Clayton State University on Monday evening (March 16) at 7 p.m. in the title game (Sweet Sixteen) of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

March 14, 2009
Francis Marion crushes top-seeded Bears 93-74 to reach Sweet Sixteen
Senior Creshenda Singletary and sophomore Shannon Singleton-Bates scored 15 points each to lead six players in double figures as fourth-seeded and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University crushed top-seeded and 19th-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne College 93-74, Saturday night (March 14) in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional women’s basketball tournament.

March 13, 2009
FMU races past Pacers in second half for 101-83 NCAA Regional win
Senior point guard Kevina Ransom scored 18 points and handed out 10 assists as fourth-seeded and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University raced past fifth-seeded USC Aiken in the second half to claim a 101-83 win, Friday night (March 13) in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional women’s basketball tournament.

March 12, 2009
FMU Women return to NCAA Big Dance
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team learned Sunday night that it has earned a second straight bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, and that the Patriots will be the fourth seed in the Southeast Regional to be played in Hickory, N.C., on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (March 13, 14, 16). The three-day regional will be hosted by Lenoir-Rhyne College in its 3,200-seast Shuford Memorial Gymnasium.

March 11, 2009
FMU's Ransom named to All-Region Team
Francis Marion University senior point guard Kevina Ransom has been named to the Daktronics All-Southeast Region Women’s Basketball Team.

March 7, 2009
Patriot Women fall to Lander in PBC Semifinals
Plagued by cold shooting and 28 turnovers, top-seeded and 14th-ranked Francis Marion University fell to Lander University 70-63, Saturday afternoon (March 7) in the semifinals of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in Aiken, S.C.

March 5, 2009
Defense keys Patriot win in PBC Quarterfinals
Defense keys Patriot win in PBC Tournament Quarterfinals AIKEN, SC – Top-seeded and 14th-ranked Francis Marion University used a familiar strategy on Thursday afternoon (March 5) in the first Peach Belt Conference women's quarterfinal game, forcing multiple turnovers and converting those into points in an 80-61 win over North Georgia College & State University.

March 3, 2009
FMU Women's Trio earns All-PBC hoop honors
Francis Marion University senior point guard Kevina Ransom and sophomore guard-forward Shannon Singleton-Bates have been named to the 2009 All-Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Team, while for the second year in a row FMU women’s coach Heather Macy was named the conference’s “Coach of the Year.”

March 1, 2009
PBC Basketball Tournament Schedule
The Peach Belt Conference office has announced the seedings and schedules for the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, to be held in Aiken, March 4-8.

February 28, 2009
#7 FMU Women drop second OT decision, 86-80
Guard Marie St. Fort scored 10 of her 16 points in overtime to help Clayton State University to an 86-80 upset of seventh-ranked Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 28) in a match-up of the two top teams in the Peach Belt Conference.

February 25, 2009
#7 Patriots' streak snapped at 15, AASU wins 92-91 in OT
Despite 23 points from sophomore Shannon Singleton-Bates, seventh-ranked Francis Marion University lost a late 13-point lead and fell to Armstrong Atlantic State University 92-91 in overtime, Wednesday night (Feb. 25) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action, snapping the Patriots 15-game winning streak.

February 24, 2009
FMU Women ranked 7th; Hold Senior Night on Feb. 25
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up four spots to seventh in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25. Both FMU basketball teams will celebrate Senior Night when play host to Armstrong Atlantic State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Feb. 25). The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 22, 2009
PBC Champions
By virtue of a 72-69 win at Georgia College & State University, and a loss by Clayton State University on Saturday, the Francis Marion University women's basketball team has captured the 2008-09 Peach Belt Conference regular-season title. The team's second in two years.

February 21, 2009
#11 Patriots beat GCSU 72-69 -- Win PBC Title !
Senior forward Creshenda Singletary scored a game-clinching layup with nine seconds left and 11th-ranked Francis Marion University beat Georgia College & State University 72-69, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21) to win the 2008-09 Peach Belt Conference championship.

February 18, 2009
Senior trio guides #11 FMU Women to 78-65 win
The senior trio of Jennifer Dyer, Kevina Ransom, and Creshenda Singletary all scored 14 points and 11th-ranked Francis Marion University outlasted a short-handed Augusta State University squad 78-65, Wednesday night (Feb. 18) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 17, 2009
Women's Hoops near Top 10; FMU hosts ASU on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up four spots to 11th in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25. Both FMU basketball teams will play host to Augusta State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Wednesday (Feb. 18) evening. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 16, 2009
Late charge pushes #15 FMU past Lander 98-80
Shannon Singleton-Bates recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds and sparked a game-ending 36-17 run as 15th-ranked Francis Marion University defeated Lander University 98-80, Monday evening (Feb. 16) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action at Horne Arena.

February 14, 2009
FMU Fields its way to 94-61 Homecoming win
Junior guard Eboni Fields scored 17 of her team-high 22 points in the first half to help guide 15th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 94-61 win over Columbus State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 14) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 13, 2009
FMU celebrates Homecoming on Saturday; Pats host Cougars
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Peach Belt Conference for Columbus State University on Saturday (Feb. 14) as the school celebrates Homecoming 2009. The women’s basketball game will tip-off at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m. Admission to all events on Saturday will be free.

February 11, 2009
Patriot Women win 11th straight, 75-58 at UNCP
Junior guard Eboni Fields came off the Francis Marion University bench to hit four three-pointers en route to a game-high 17 points as the 15th-ranked Patriots defeated UNC Pembroke 75-58, Wednesday evening (Feb. 11) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 10, 2009
Women's Hoops ranked #15, FMU at UNCP on Wednesday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team moved up two positions to 15th in this week’s USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 poll. Both FMU basketball teams will play a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at UNC Pembroke on Wednesday. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

February 9, 2009
FMU's Kevina Ransom named "PBC Player of the Week"
Francis Marion University senior point guard Kevina Ransom has been named the Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball “Player of the Week” for the week of Feb. 2-8.

February 7, 2009
#17 Patriots douse Hurricanes 112-68 behind balanced attack
Junior guard Eboni Fields scored 17 points to lead seven Patriots in double figures as 17th-ranked Francis Marion University cruised to a 112-68 Peach Belt Conference victory over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7) in women’s basketball action.

February 5, 2009
Patriot Women ranked #17 and #2
The Francis Marion University women's basketball team is ranked 17th in this week's (Feb. 3) USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' poll, up two spots from last week, and FMU is second in this week's NCAA Southeast Region poll.

February 4, 2009
#23 Pacers experience Dyer circumstances and fall to #17 FMU
Senior guard Jennifer Dyer scored a game-high 18 points and 17th-ranked Francis Marion University never trailed en route to a 67-45 win over 23rd-ranked USC Aiken, Wednesday evening (Feb. 4) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

February 2, 2009
Ransom too high for Pirates to escape #19 Patriots
Senior point guard Kevina Ransom came off the Francis Marion University bench to tally 20 points and five assists and lead the 19th-ranked Patriots to a 75-61 road win over Armstrong Atlantic State University, Monday night (Feb. 2) in Peach Belt Conference women's basketball action.

January 31, 2009
Fields scores 25 in Patriot road win at North Georgia
Junior guard Eboni Fields scored a career-high 25 points, including 11 straight Francis Marion University points midway through the second half, as the 19th-ranked Patriots claimed a big 74-65 road win at North Georgia College & State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 31) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 28, 2009
PBC, Penn Atlantic to begin free internet broadcasting
The Peach Belt Conference and its internet broadcasting partner Penn Atlantic have announced that beginning with games played on Monday, Feb. 2., all PBC games will be available for free. Prior to this, games had been available on a pay-per-view basis but continued expansion at Penn Atlantic will allow all games to be viewed for free with revenues generated from advertising.

January 28, 2009
Singletary and Dyer drive #19 Patriots past Lander 100-79
Senior forward Creshenda Singletary scored a career-high 26 points and senior guard Jennifer Dyer reached two milestones with 17 points and 10 assists to lead 19th-ranked Francis Marion University to a 100-79 win over Lander University, Wednesday night (Jan. 28) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 27, 2009
FMU Women return to Top 25 poll; Patriots host long-time rival on the hardwood, Wednesday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to long-time rival Lander University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader, Wednesday evening (Jan. 28) for the annual Sea of Red Night. All fans attending are asked to wear red in support of the Patriots. The FMU Women are ranked No. 19 in this week's Top 25 poll.

January 24, 2009
Patriot Women turn over #24 Lakers for 89-80 win
Junior guard Shana Franks scored a game-high 23 points and the Francis Marion University defense forced 39 turnovers as the Patriots beat 24th-ranked Clayton State University 89-80, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 24) to retain sole possession of first place in the Peach Belt Conference women’s standings.

January 23, 2009
Patriots entertain Lakers for basketball DH on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Clayton State University for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 24), including a battle for first place in the women’s PBC standings. The twinbill will tip-off with the women’s game at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m.

January 21, 2009
Patriot Women escape past Jaguars 93-90
Sophomore guard Robin Colbert drained two clutch free throws and senior Creshenda Singletary added a clinching layup in the final minute to lift Francis Marion University past Augusta State University 93-90, Wednesday evening (Jan. 21) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 17, 2009
Patriot Women race from starting blocks for 86-67 win
Francis Marion University connected on its first four shots of the game, all from beyond the three-point arc, and rode that quick start to an 86-67 win over Georgia College & State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 17), and in the process moved back into first place in the Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball standings.

January 16, 2009
Francis Marion battles Bobcats on Saturday
The Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will play host to Georgia College & State University for a key Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 17). The doubleheader will tip-off with the women’s game at 2 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 4 p.m.

January 15, 2009
Patriot Women sign Columbia cager
Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Heather Macy has announced the signing of 5-7 guard Kristen Dickerson of Columbia, S.C., to a national letter of intent during the recent early signing period.

January 14, 2009
Franks' 23 points help FMU Women down UNCP 81-59
Junior guard Shana Franks scored 23 points to lead four Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University methodically beat UNC Pembroke 81-59, Wednesday evening (Jan. 14) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 13, 2009
Patriots return home to host UNCP in hoops twinbill
After concluding a three-game Peach Belt Conference road trip, the Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams return home to host local-rival UNC Pembroke on Wednesday evening (Jan. 14). The conference twinbill will tip-off with the women’s game at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center, followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

January 10, 2009
Patriot Women rebound with PBC win at CSU, 78-67
Senior point guard Kevina Ransom scored 15 points, recorded 11 steals, and handed out four assists to lead Francis Marion University to a 78-67 road win over Columbus State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 10) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 7, 2009
Patriot Women lose first game, 75-57 at #20 USCA
Meredith Legg scored a game-high 23 points on a near-perfect shooting night as 20th-ranked USC Aiken handed Francis Marion University its first loss of the season 75-57, Wednesday evening (Jan. 7) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

January 3, 2009
Francis Marion downgrades Hurricanes for 93-79 win
Facing its first halftime deficit of the season, Francis Marion University responded by shooting 64 percent in the final stanza to rally and claim a 93-79 road win over Georgia Southwestern State University, Saturday afternoon (Jan. 3) in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

December 30, 2008
Patriots power past Yellow Jackets 104-35
Reserve guard Eboni Fields scored 19 points to lead five Patriots in double figures as Francis Marion University beat a short-handed Allen University squad 104-35, Tuesday evening (Dec. 30) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

December 29, 2008
FMU Women return to hardcourt against Allen on Tuesday
After a two-week break for the Christmas holidays, the undefeated Francis Marion University women’s basketball team returns to the court on Tuesday (Dec. 30) for a non-conference match-up with Allen University. The game will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center and will be the Patriots’ final non-conference contest of the year.

December 15, 2008
Bench Play lifts FMU Women to 84-68 win in Peach Belt opener
Francis Marion University got 45 points from its reserves and the Patriots pulled away in the final half to claim an 84-68 Peach Belt Conference win over North Georgia College & State University, Monday evening (Dec. 15).

December 12, 2008
Franks scores 22 as Patriot Women beat Cobras 99-60
Junior guard Shana Franks scored a game-high 22 points in her first start and five other Patriots joined her in double figures as Francis Marion University overcame a slow start to claim a 99-60 win over Coker College, Friday afternoon (Dec. 12) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

December 12, 2008
Patriot Women sponsor Holiday Basketball Clinic
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program and head coach Heather Macy’s Focused 50 Basketball Camp will sponsor a Holiday Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through the eighth grade, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20.

December 11, 2008
Undefeated Patriot Hoop teams return to action
After taking a break for semester-ending exams, the undefeated Francis Marion University men’s and women’s basketball teams will return to action this week with a pair of road contests. The 5-0 Patriot women will play at Coker College on Friday at 2 p.m., while the 5-0 FMU men will play at The Apprentice School in Newport News, Va., on Saturday at 2 p.m.

November 29, 2008
Francis Marion ties mark with 108-71 win over Lady Fleet
Sophomore Shannon Singleton-Bates scored a career-high 26 points and Francis Marion University tied a school-record with its fourth consecutive 100-point game as the Patriots defeated Erskine College 108-71, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 29) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

November 25, 2008
Francis Marion swats Hornets 119-49, sets 3-game record
Sophomore Shannon Singleton-Bates paced five Patriots in double figures with 20 points as Francis Marion University set a three-game scoring record with a 119-49 defeat of Morris College, Tuesday evening (Nov. 25) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

November 22, 2008
Patriot Women set triples record in 117-35 win over Hawks
Guards Shana Franks, Eboni Fields, and Jennifer Dyer scored 19, 18, and 17 points respectively and the trio combined to shoot 12-of-26 from behind the three-point arc as Francis Marion University shot its way to a record-setting 117-35 win over Chowan University, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 22) in non-conference women’s basketball action.

November 19, 2008
Frankly put, Patriots breeze by Lady Knights 116-37
Junior guard Shana Franks came off the bench to score a career-high 30 points as Francis Marion University cruised to its fourth-largest winning margin ever, a 116-37 non-conference victory over St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Wednesday night (Nov. 19) in women’s basketball action.

November 18, 2008
Patriot Women play home opener against Lady Knights
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will play its home opener on Wednesday (Nov. 19) when the Patriots entertain St. Andrews Presbyterian College on FMU T-shirt Night. The game will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. in the Smith University Center. Everyone attending the game and wearing an FMU T-shirt will be admitted free. FMU students, faculty, and staff are admitted free with their ID card, as are Swamp Fox Club members. General admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

November 15, 2008
Francis Marion steals opener from Barton, 68-66
Francis Marion University sophomore guard Shannon Singleton-Bates knocked down a 10-foot jumper in the lane with 16 seconds left, and then after three Barton College timeouts, stole the inbounds pass with five seconds left to help the Patriots capture a season-opening 68-66 road win in Wilson Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) in women’s basketball action.

November 14, 2008
Patriot Women start "fast" track back to NCAAs on Saturday
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will open its second season under head coach Heather Macy on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 15) when the Patriots play at Barton College in a key early-season inter-region showdown. The game will tip-off at 2 p.m. in Barton’s Wilson Gym.

October 31, 2008
FMU Women picked third in tight pre-season PBC WBB poll
In the closest vote in conference history, USC Aiken has been chosen as the women’s basketball team to beat in the Peach Belt Conference this season in a poll of the league’s head coaches, just edging out Clayton State University and Francis Marion University.

October 16, 2008
Patriot Women sponsor Kids Club for young hoopsters
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball squad and head coach Heather Macy is taking applications for the second season of the FMU kid’s club -- Heather’s Hoopsters. The program is open to youth ages kindergarten through eighth grade.

September 26, 2008
Patriot Women offer Basketball Coaching Clinic, Oct. 26
Patriot Women offer Basketball Coaching Clinic, Oct. 26 FLORENCE, S.C. – The Francis Marion University women’s basketball program will offer a free Women’s Basketball Coaching Clinic on Sunday, Oct. 26.

September 24, 2008
FMU to hold Youth Basketball Clinic on Nov. 3
The Francis Marion University women’s basketball team will hold a Youth Basketball Clinic for boys and girls, kindergarten through eighth grade, on Monday, Nov. 3. The camp is being held on a day when Florence School District One students are out of school because of parent-teacher conferences.

June 9, 2008
GSU transfer Fields to join Patriot cage program
Francis Marion University women’s basketball coach Heather Macy has announced that 5-5 guard Eboni Fields of Hephzibah, Ga., has decided to transfer from Georgia State University and will join the Patriot squad this fall.