News Summary
In a thrilling night of collegiate basketball, both the men’s and women’s teams from Francis Marion University secured impressive victories over Erskine College. The men clinched a 79-73 win, with key performances from Jordan Simpson and Alex Atkinson. The women dominated with a 79-51 score, led by Kiara Croskey. Additionally, the soccer teams also celebrated championship victories, marking a memorable evening for FMU sports. Fans are eagerly anticipating upcoming games against Mount Olive as excitement continues to build in the collegiate sports community.
Exciting Victories for Francis Marion University Basketball Teams
Florence, SC – In a thrilling night for Francis Marion University basketball, both the men’s and women’s teams achieved impressive victories over the Erskine College squads. The atmosphere in the gym was electric, with fans cheering on their teams to heart-pounding wins that showcased some amazing talent and teamwork.
Men’s Basketball Triumphs
The FMU men’s basketball team edged out Erskine with a final score of 79-73. Leading the charge was junior guard Jordan Simpson, who netted an impressive 15 points. He wasn’t alone in carrying the load, as freshman forward Alex Atkinson contributed significantly with 14 points and added eight rebounds to his hustle stats. Another standout was junior forward Latavian Lawrence, a familiar face from Gray Collegiate Academy, who chipped in with 10 points.
This victory pushed the Patriots’ season record to 6-10, solidifying their conference record at 4-4. Meanwhile, Erskine’s men’s team now sits at 6-11, struggling with a conference record of 3-7.
Women’s Basketball Dominance
The excitement didn’t stop there as the FMU women’s basketball team showcased their dominance, crushing Erskine with a dominating score of 79-51. Freshman guard Kiara Croskey from Sumter led the effort with 14 points, displaying impressive skills on the court with seven assists and six rebounds. Another key contributor was sophomore center Trinity Delaney from A.C. Flora High School, who added 11 points to the scoreboard.
The women’s team is now sitting pretty with an overall record of 12-3 and a solid conference record of 7-1. Conversely, Erskine’s women are grappling with a record of 3-12 and 2-8 in league play.
Soccer Successes Add to the Highlight Reel
On the women’s side, they too triumphed with a 1-0 win over Belmont Abbey, thanks to a last-minute goal by Kristina Syragakis. This is a monumental achievement, marking their third NCAA Tournament appearance. Excitement builds as first-round pairings for the NCAA Tournament will be announced later on Monday.
Upcoming Showdowns
FMU is gearing up for another thrilling doubleheader in basketball as they prepare to face Mount Olive. Fans are encouraged to come out and support their teams in what promises to be an exhilarating competition. On another note, nearby, the Augusta women’s basketball team celebrated a 56-45 victory over Converse University, making their record 5-2 ahead of their Peach Belt Conference opener against USC Beaufort.
With thrilling victories ringing in from both the basketball and soccer fields, FMU continues to shine brightly in the collegiate sports arena. Fans are left buzzing with excitement and eagerly awaiting the next game!
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Additional Resources
- WLTX: FMU Basketball
- WMBF News: Francis Marion Soccer Teams
- SC Now: Kiara Croskey Article
- Google Search: Francis Marion University Basketball
- Wikipedia: Francis Marion University
