August 26, 2010
Eggert gains PBC Pre-Season honors
Francis Marion University’s senior middle blocker Mallory Eggert has been named to the Peach Belt Conference 2010 Pre-season All-Conference Volleyball Team.

August 11, 2010
FMU places 14 on D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards list
The NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association recently announced its annual list of recipients for the Division II ADA Academic Achievement Awards presented by WeatherPORT – a list that includes 14 student-athletes from Francis Marion University.

July 22, 2010
FMU volleyball team receives AVCA academic honor
The Francis Marion University volleyball program has earned an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2009-10 year.

July 1, 2010
92 FMU Student-Athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
The Peach Belt Conference announced that a record 1,079 student-athletes have been named to the 19th-annual Presidential Honor Roll. The list includes 92 student-athletes from Francis Marion University, representing all 12 of its sponsored sports.

June 25, 2010
FMU sets 2010 Summer Volleyball Camp dates
The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball program will hold its summer camp, July 8-11. Campers may choose to either commute to camp daily, or reside on campus in the FMU residence halls.

June 4, 2010
FMU volleyball announces six additions
Francis Marion University women’s volleyball coach Paul MacDonald has announced the addition of six players to his program for the 2010 campaign: one transfer and five high school seniors. The additions are 5-8 freshman setter Nicole Bennett of Round Hill, Va., 5-5 freshman libero/defensive specialist Morgan Brazzell of Rock Hill, 5-8 freshman outside hitter Riley Forester of Alpharetta, Ga., 6-1 freshman middle blocker Megan Mooney of Lake Oswego, Ore., 6-0 junior middle blocker Danielle Parker of Lockwood, Mo., and 5-10 freshman outside hitter Paige Perreault of Kankakee, Ill.

April 6, 2010
FMU Volleyball to clean cars for Make-A-Wish
The Francis Marion University volleyball team and the Florence Juniors Volleyball Club will be holding a car wash at Moe’s Southwest Grill on Hoffmeyer Road in Florence on Saturday (April 10) from noon to 4 p.m.

December 1, 2009
3 Patriots selected to PBC volleyball All-Academic Team
Three Francis Marion University volleyball players, seniors Jess O’Leary and Caitlin Simpson and sophomore Amanda Mitchell, have been named to the Peach Belt Conference’s volleyball All-Academic Team for 2009. O’Leary was a first-team selection.

November 13, 2009
Pirates sweep Patriots from PBC Tournament
Despite a valiant rally in the third and final set, Francis Marion University saw its season end with a loss to Armstrong Atlantic State University 25-13, 25-21, 25-22, Friday afternoon (Nov. 13) in the quarterfinal round of the Peach Belt Conference Women's Volleyball Tournament.

November 10, 2009
Patriots to face Pirates in PBC Volleyball Quarterfinals
The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team will face Armstrong Atlantic State University in the quarterfinal round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, Friday afternoon (Nov. 13) at 4 p.m. in Aiken, S.C.

November 7, 2009
FMU falls at Flagler in regular-season finale
Regular-season champion Flagler College swept to a three-game win over a short-handed Francis Marion University squad, 25-15, 25-17, 25-17, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 7) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

November 6, 2009
Pirates beat FMU Volleyball 3-0
Armstrong Atlantic State University defeated Francis Marion University in three straight games 25-17, 25-23, 25-18, Friday night (Nov. 6) in Peach Belt Conference women's volleyball action.

November 4, 2009
Braves outlast Patriots in five games
UNC Pembroke broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth and deciding game with a 5-0 run and went on to claim a five-game (11-25, 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 15-7) win over Francis Marion University, Wednesday night (Nov. 4) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

October 31, 2009
Patriots fall to Jaguars on Senior Day
Augusta State University overcame a Senior Day rally by Francis Marion University with a devastating fourth game as the Jaguars claimed a 25-21, 25-22, 14-25, 25-16 Peach Belt Conference win, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 31) in women’s volleyball action.

October 30, 2009
Francis Marion drops volleyball match to Montevallo
The University of Montevallo held Francis Marion University to a .050 team hitting percentage en route to a 3-game sweep (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) of the Patriots, Friday evening (Oct. 30) in Peach Belt Conference women’s volleyball action.

October 24, 2009
FMU drop matches at Dig Pink Tournament
Francis Marion University fell by identical 3-0 scores in two matches on Saturday (Oct. 24) at Lander University's Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament.

October 23, 2009
Patriots fall twice in Dig Pink Tournament
Francis Marion University lost a pair of matches at Lander University's Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament on Friday (Oct. 23), dropping decisions to Anderson and Lees-McRae..

October 21, 2009
Patriots at Dig Pink Tournament this weekend
Francis Marion University along with eight other squads will travel to Greenwood, S.C., to compete in Lander University's Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament, Friday and Saturday in Horne Arena. Dig Pink is part of the Side-Out Foundation, which raises money to help breast cancer patients.

October 20, 2009
Patriots sport Pink and sweep Cobras
Sporting pink jerseys as part of the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally, Francis Marion University swept past local-rival Coker College in three games (25-23, 25-12, 25-22), Tuesday evening (Oct. 20) in non-conference volleyball action.

October 19, 2009
FMU holds pink matches on volleyball court and soccer field
Both the Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team and men’s soccer team will host matches this week while raising funds for and promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

October 17, 2009
Patriots rally then fall in five at USCA
Despite a career-high 14 kills from junior middleblocker Mallory Eggert Francis Marion University lost to regionally fourth-ranked USC Aiken 3-2 in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action on Friday evening (Oct. 16).

October 17, 2009
Patriots claw Bearcats in four games
Sophomore Ashley Underhill and senior Jess O'Leary each posted double-doubles to lead Francis Marion University to four-game win (22-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23) over Lander University, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 17) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

October 10, 2009
Drewry paces Patriots to 3-game sweep
Freshman hitter Liz Drewry pounded out eight kills and served five aces to help lead Francis Marion University to a 25-13, 25-16, 25-17 sweep of Queens University of Charlotte, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 10) in non-conference women's volleyball action.

October 6, 2009
Morris led Patriots beat Lady Saints 3-1
Sophomore Ardelia Morris pounded out a season-high 13 kills to lead Francis Marion University to a 25-19, 14-25, 25-21, 25-14 win over Limestone College, Tuesday night (Oct. 6) in volleyball action at the Timken Center.

October 3, 2009
Patriots fall to first-place Saints in four games
On the brink of falling in an 0-2 hole, first-place Flagler College rallied to win the second game and then went on to a four-game win (16-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-16) over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 3) in Peach Belt Conference women’s volleyball action.

October 2, 2009
Patriots fall to Pirates on volleyball court
Despite a game-one win and 13 kills and 13 digs from sophomore Ashlyn Underhill, Francis Marion University fell to Armstrong Atlantic State University in four games (22-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19), Friday night (Oct. 2) in Peach Belt Conference women’s volleyball action.

September 30, 2009
Eggert leads Patriots to PBC win
A career-high equaling 13 kills by junior middle blocker Mallory Eggert paced a balanced hitting attack as Francis Marion University downed visiting UNC Pembroke in four games (25-21, 18-25, 27-25, 25-20), Wednesday night (Sept. 30) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

September 29, 2009
FMU to hold Dig Pink night Oct. 20
The Francis Marion University women's volleyball team, for the second consecutive year, will participate in the “Dig Pink” National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. FMU host Coker College on Tuesday, October 20, at 7p.m.

September 26, 2009
Patriot Volleyball falls to Bearcats
Despite 14 kills from sophomore hitter Ashlee Crook, Francis Marion University to Lander University 25-23, 25-20, 25-23, Saturday afternoon (Sept. 26) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

September 25, 2009
Patriots harness Lady Pacers in four games
Sophomore hitter Ashlee Crook pounded out 12 kills and junior libero Kelsie Deaton dug up a season-high 25 balls to lead Francis Marion University to a 25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 25-23 win over visiting USC Aiken, Friday evening (Sept. 25) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

September 24, 2009
FMU volleyball hosts PBC foes on Friday & Saturday
The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team will host a pair of Peach Belt Conference opponents in the next two days: USC Aiken on Friday at 7 p.m. and Lander University on Saturday at 3 p.m. Both matches will be played in the Smith University Center and admission is free.

September 22, 2009
Patriot Volleyball falls at ASU 3-2
Despite double-doubles from sophomores Ashlyn Underhill and Ashlee Crook, Francis Marion University lost to Augusta State University in five games (25-23, 25-16, 19-25, 23-25, 15-10), Tuesday evening (Sept. 22) in Peach Belt Conference volleyball action.

September 20, 2009
Patriots swept in Peach Belt volleyball opener
The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team opened its 2009 Peach Belt Conference schedule with a 3-0 road loss (25-19, 25-16, 25-19) to conference newcomer University of Montevallo, Sunday afternoon (Sept. 20).

September 10, 2009
Francis Marion spikes Knights in three
Francis Marion University sophomore outside hitter Amanda Mitchell recorded 12 kills and a sizzling .440 hitting percentage to lead Francis Marion University to a three-game sweep (25-18, 25-17, 25-15) of St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Thursday evening (Sept. 10) in non-conference women's volleyball action.

September 5, 2009
FMU volleyball squad goes 1-1 at Invite on Saturday
Freshman Liz Drewry registered 13 kills and a .393 hitting percentage to lead Francis Marion University to a four-game (25-16, 25-17, 16-25, 25-20) win over Erskine College on Saturday night (Sept. 5) in the final game of the annual FMU Invitational Volleyball Tournament.

September 4, 2009
Patriots split two matches at FMU Invitational
Sophomore Ashlee Crook powered 11 kills and junior Mallory Eggert tallied eight kills and six blocks to help lead Francis Marion University to a three-game sweep (25-21, 25-23, 25-23) of the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Friday night (Sept. 4) and thus a split of the team’s two matches on the first day of the FMU Invitational Volleyball Tournament.

September 3, 2009
FMU Volleyball Invitational on Friday and Saturday
The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team will open its 2009 home schedule by playing host to the six-team FMU Invitational Tournament, Friday and Saturday (Sept. 4-5) in the Smith University Center.

August 29, 2009
FMU volleyball splits two matches on Saturday
The Francis Marion University volleyball team concluded the Chick-fil-A Tournament hosted by Carson-Newman College by spliting two matches on Saturday.

August 28, 2009
FMU Volleyball splits two matches to open 2009
Led by sophomore Ashlee Crook, Francis Marion University split its two matches on Friday (Aug. 28) at the season-opening Chick-fil-A Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Carson-Newman College.

August 26, 2009
Patriot volleyball team opens 2009 season
The Francis Marion University volleyball team will open its 2009 season on Friday (Aug. 28) when the Patriots take part in the Carson-Newman College Tournament in Jefferson City, Tenn.

August 14, 2009
Patriot Women tabbed third in PBC volleyball preseason poll
Francis Marion University has been picked third in the race for the 2009 Peach Belt Conference volleyball title, according to the annual coaches’ preseason poll.