Men's Basketball News
May 1, 2012
Conference Carolinas & NCAA Post League & National Statistical Leaders
Conference Carolinas and the NCAA have released conference & national team statistics along with conference & national individual stat leaders for the current week. Please follow the links included to view these leaders.
April 3, 2012
Five Men's Conference Carolinas Basketball Players Named to NCCSIA All-State Team
PEMBROKE, N.C. - The North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) announced its selections for the 2011-12 College Division All-State Men’s Basketball Team on Tuesday.
March 29, 2012
Mount Olive's Hayes Named to DII Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention Team
Mount Olive's Craig Hayes has been named to the MBB DII Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention Team. Link here for "Bulletins" release on Conference Carolinas' Player of the Year.
March 23, 2012
League Announces Winter ‘Team Sportsmanship Award’ Winners
High Point, NC – Conference Carolinas announces the 2011-12 winter sportsmanship award recipients for men’s and women’s basketball. Teams from Belmont Abbey and Mount Olive are recognized as demonstrating the best sportsmanship in Conference Carolinas basketball during the winter season. The designation was by a vote of member basketball coaches and student athletes throughout the league.
March 17, 2012
KC'c Hewitt, MOC's Hayes & QUC's Bailey Named to NABC All-District Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the 2012 NABC Coaches’ Division II All-District teams and coaches, recognizing the best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division.
March 16, 2012
Conference Carolinas Announces Winter 2011-2012 Scholar Athletes of the Year
High Point, NC – Conference Carolinas is proud to announce the 2011-2012 Winter Scholar Athletes of the Year as recently voted on by the student-athlete affairs committee. This prestigious award is presented annually to a student-athlete in each sport for recognition of their outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
March 10, 2012
Barton & King Men's Basketball Close Season at DII NCAA SE Regional Quarterfinals
Barton & King Men's Basketball Close Season at DII NCAA SE Regional Quarterfinals
March 9, 2012
Montevallo Host DII NCAA Men's Basketball Southeast Regional; Barton & King to Play Saturday
Click here to link to the NCAA DII Men's Basketball SE Regional website for schedule, results, live games and stats.
March 8, 2012
Queens Takes Overall Lead at Halfway Point in Joby Hawn Cup Rankings; King Moves Out Front for the Men while Lees-McRae Leads for the Women
High Point, NC> Queens University of Charlotte has taken the overall lead in the Conference Carolinas Joby Hawn Cup at the halfway point after the completion of the winter sports league championships.
March 7, 2012
Daktronics Names 2011-12 All-South Atlantic Region Teams; MOC's Hayes, BAC's Good, & BC's Boston Honored
MORROW, Ga. – March 7, 2012 – Lander’s Dwight Tolbert was selected as the 2011-12 Daktronics Division II Southeast Region Player of the Year for men’s basketball, which was announced on Wednesday.
March 6, 2012
NABC/Division II Men's Basketball Rankings Released; King Receives Votes
The NABC weekly poll is being conducted by eight members of the NABC Division II Congress, one representing each of the eight NCAA Division II regions. All records are through games on Sunday and the next poll will be released next Tuesday.
March 4, 2012
Barton Wins Men's Basketball Championship; Limestone Wins Women's as Both All-Tournament Teams Announced
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas basketball men's final action concluded with Barton winning the league championship Sunday . Limestone women took the women's championship Saturday.
March 4, 2012
Barton & King Men's Basketball Qualify for NCAA DII SE Regional; Montevallo to be Regional Host
Barton & King men's basketball travel to Montevallo in Alabama as both teams qualified for their shot at a national championship. Link here for complete details:
March 2, 2012
Conference Carolinas Announces All-Conference Basketball Honors
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas announces the 2011-12 Men’s & Women’s Basketball All-Conference Teams, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Freshmen of the Year award winners in conjunction with the Conference Carolinas Basketball Tournament Championships taking place this week at league institutions.
March 1, 2012
NCAA DII Men's & Women's Basketball Selection Shows Slated for Sunday Night
NCAA DII W&M basketball championship selection shows are slated for Sun. March 4th at 10PM & 10:30 respectively.
February 29, 2012
King & Mount Olive Represent Conference in Men's NCAA DII Basketball Regional Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II men’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions.
February 28, 2012
Belmont Abbey Crusaders coach is a man of letters; Miss Featured in Recent Observer Article
BELMONT - The state of North Carolina is dotted with basketball coaches who attended UNC: Buzz Peterson (UNC Wilmington), Jason Capel (Appalachian State), Scott Cherry (High Point), Wes Miller (UNC Greensboro), Jeff Lebo (East Carolina) and, of course, ex-junior varsity player Roy Williams (North Carolina). Then there is Belmont Abbey's Stephen Miss.
February 23, 2012
Conference Carolinas Basketball Academic All-Conference Teams Announced
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas is proud to announce the 2011-2012 Basketball Academic All-Conference award winners. League member institutions stress the role of "Academics and Athletics Working Together" and each sport’s Academic All-Conference award winners exemplify this continued league-wide commitment.
February 22, 2012
Coach Lievense reaches 300th win milestone at Barton
WILSON, N.C.-Sixteenth-year head men's basketball coach Ron Lievense reached the 300th win plateau at Barton College this past week and was honored at Tuesday's home game in Wilson Gymnasium to celebrate his significant achievement.
February 22, 2012
Conference Carolinas Basketball Championships Tip-Off Monday & Tuesday; Link to Conference Carolinas ‘Championships Tourney Central’ for Complete Details
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas basketball championships tip-off next week with the women opening tournament play Monday followed by the men tipping-off Tuesday. Conference regular season league play comes to an end this weekend with crucial games remaining to determine pairings and final match-ups for next week’s tournament.
February 21, 2012
Women's & Men's Conference Tourney Pairings Set...ALMOST!
Men's & Women's basketball conference championship pairings are closer to being finalized with one conference game left on the schedule. Link to the "Championship Tourney Central' page here for the latest details:
February 21, 2012
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, AND LACROSSE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Conference Carolinas named Athletes of the Week for men's & women's basketball, men's volleyball, lacrosse, baseball, and softball.
February 20, 2012
Abbey forward Phillips is a four-year standout; Charlotte Observer Feature
With senior night approaching and his college career getting closer to the end, Belmont Abbey forward Kyle Phillips isn't quite ready for it to end.
February 14, 2012
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, AND SOFTBALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Conference Carolinas named Athletes of the Week for men's & women's basketball, baseball, and softball.
February 9, 2012
Movie Proposal for Barton’s 2007 National ChampionshipRun is Talk of the Town
WILSON, N.C. — Remember the overtime, buzzer-winning lay-ups by Barton point guardAnthony Atkinson, the “We Believe” chants by the fans that raised the rafters in the Dog House, and the emotional, triumphant “Welcome Home” for the Bulldogs following the 2007 national championship win as Wilsonians lined the streets from the city limits to Wilson Gymnasium?
February 7, 2012
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, & MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Conference Carolinas named Athletes of the Week for men's & women's basketball, baseball, softball, and men's volleyball.
February 3, 2012
Queens' Eads named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Senior guard Sean Eads (Greenville, S.C., Eastside) of the men's basketball team at Queens University of Charlotte has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District Team.
January 31, 2012
Belmont Abbey’s Good Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – Belmont Abbey College’s Tyshawn Good has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number ten of the 2011-2012 season.
January 31, 2012
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball Players of the Week
Coker's Lau and Belmont Abbey's Good named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week ten.
January 27, 2012
Limestone Basketball Teams Face Coker at Time Warner Arena Saturday
The Limestone College men's and women's basketball teams will face off against Coker College in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Arena, home of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, Saturday, January 28th prior to the Bobcats hosting John Wall and the Washington Wizards.
January 26, 2012
Barton College launches BartonBulldogs.com
WILSON, N.C.—Barton College has partnered with PrestoSports to create a new official athletics website that is being launched on Thursday. The new home of Barton athletics is bartonbulldogs.com.
January 24, 2012
Conference Carolinas Announces Players of the Week
Limestone's Young and Pfeiffer's Hollinger named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week nine.
January 24, 2012
Pfeiffer’ Hollinger Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – Pfeiffer University’s Reggie Hollinger has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number nine of the 2011-2012 season.
January 20, 2012
Lees-McRae to host Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday night
BANNER ELK, N.C. --- The Lees-McRae basketball programs are hosting “Coaches vs. Cancer” on January 24, 2012 in Williams Gymnasium to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society. During the night, coaches Scott Polsgrove and Sebastian Wild and their coaching staffs will wear sneakers with their suits as a part of the “Suits and Sneakers” campaign.
January 20, 2012
North Greenville's Paul Harrison Becomes Center Of Attention
Tigerville, SC>When he committed to play basketball at North Greenville University, Paul Harrison was just trying to find a way to continue his dream and play college basketball. Little did the 6-8 forward know he would become the focal point of the Crusader basketball program.
January 17, 2012
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball Players of the Week
Limestone's West and King's Hewitt named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week eight.
January 17, 2012
King’s Hewitt Takes Third Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honor
High Point, N.C. – King College’s Brian Hewitt has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eight of the 2011-2012 season. This is the third time this year he has won this honor, taking the award on week two and week four of the season.
January 5, 2012
Tornado Basketball to Host Community Day on January 7
BRISTOL, Tenn. – To show our appreciation for the continued support of King Athletics and Tornado Basketball are hosting Community Day.
December 20, 2011
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball Players of the Week
North Greenville's Cotton and Barton's Boston named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week five.
December 20, 2011
Barton's Boston Named Women's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – Barton's Gerald Boston has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas women's basketball Player of the Week during week number six of the 2011-2012 season.
December 13, 2011
Limestone’s Blue Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – Limestone College’s Charles Blue has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number five of the 2011-2012 season.
December 6, 2011
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball Players of the Week
Pfeiffer's Lemons and King's Hewitt named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week three.
December 6, 2011
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK. Link here for more information.
December 6, 2011
King’s Hewitt Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – King College’s Brian Hewitt has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number four of the 2011-2012 season, this is the second time Hewitt receives this award as he also received it during week number two.
December 5, 2011
Mount Olive College Earns 2010-11 NCAA II Game Environment Award Of Excellence
Mount Olive College is among 10 schools nationally recognized as a 2010-11 NCAA Division II Game Environment Award of Excellence winner. Mount Olive receives a $500 award and is now eligible to be selected as the national winner.
November 29, 2011
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Erskine's Dixon and Limestone's Douglas named Conference Carolinas women's and men's basketball players of the week for week three.
November 28, 2011
Conference Carolinas Re-Launches League Website
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas re-launched their www.conferencecarolinas.com website with a new invigorated look for the leagues homepage. The Conference Carolinas website is powered by PRESTO Sports, Inc. which has partnered with the league office for many years and helped in the renovation.
November 22, 2011
King’s Hewitt Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – King College’s Brian Hewitt has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number two of the 2011-2012 season.
November 22, 2011
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS ANNOUNCES BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK. Link here for more information
November 15, 2011
Limestone’s Douglass Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. – Limestone College’s Jarrell Douglass has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number one of the 2011-2012 season.
November 1, 2011
NABC & Basketball Times Release Men's Basketball DII Preseason Rankings & Top 25 All-America Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Defending national champion Bellarmine, who returns two All-America performers from a team that captured its first NCAA Division II title last March, comes into the upcoming 2011-12 season as the nation's top-ranked team in both the NABC/DII and Basketball Times preseason polls. Queens was ranked in both polls and two conference players were selected for Basketball Times All-America Team.
October 19, 2011
Limestone College Tops Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
High Point, NC> The Limestone College men’s basketball team was voted the top squad in this year’s preseason poll as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Limestone and Queens tied with five first-place votes each, but the Saints finished four overall points higher than the Royals in the poll. Barton received one first-place vote and claimed the third position.
October 17, 2011
Former Men's Basketball Player James Crowder Signs Pro Contract with Top Team in Portugal
MISENHEIMER, N.C. - James Crowder, a 2009 Pfeiffer University graduate, has recently signed a contract with Overense Basketball, one of the top professional organizations located in Ovar, Portugal playing in the LCB (Portuguese Basketball League).
October 17, 2011
DII Bulletin Releases Men's & Women's Basketball Preseason Polls & All-Americans
Division II Bulletin released their Men's & Women's Preseason poll and preseason All-American honors. Link here for more information.
October 11, 2011
Pfeiffer Athletics to Offer Free Season Tickets for Locked Out NBA Fans/Employees of the Bobcats
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Already cancelling the first two weeks of the NBA season and on the verge of scrapping the rest of the 2011-2012 season with players and owners arguing over millions of dollars, Pfeiffer University would like to “unlock” an economically-minded basketball option for the true season-ticket-holding fans of the NBA.
October 5, 2011
Coker & Limestone Basketball to Play Conference Game at Bobcats Arena in 2012
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – For the second consecutive year the Coker College men's and women's basketball teams will play on an NBA court. This time the Cobras will take on the Saints of Limestone College in a Conference Carolinas double-header on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Time Warner Cable Arena.
September 14, 2011
Five Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Players Represented on The Sporting News Preseason All-American Honorable Mention Team
The Sporting News released its 2011-12 Preseason Men's Basketball Top Ten & All-America Teams. Five league players were selected as a Honorable Mention Preseason All-Americans for the upcoming season.
August 15, 2011
Pfeiffer Basketball's Fan Favorite Signs Pro Contract to Play Professionally in Japan League
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Former Pfeiffer University basketball fan favorite Yuki Yamaguchi (Tokyo, JAPAN) has signed a contract to play professionally in the Japan Basketball League with the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix.
August 13, 2011
Pfeiffer Community Mourns the Loss of Former Basketball Student-Athlete
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Former Pfeiffer University student-athlete Dexter Royer was tragically killed on Wednesday morning in a logging accident nearby his hometown of Dubois, Indiana.
August 8, 2011
America ONE Named Official Broadband & Mobile Broadcaster for Conference Carolinas
High Point, N.C. and Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX> Conference Carolinas has signed a multi-year deal with America ONE to be the “Official Broadband & Mobile Broadcaster for Conference Carolinas”. As part of a multi-year deal, America ONE will broadcast a schedule of live and online games from Conference Carolinas thirteen member institutions.
July 12, 2011
1105 Conference Carolinas Student-Athletes Represented in 2011 Spring Presidential Honor Roll
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas is proud to announce that 1105 student-athletes have been named to the 2011 Spring Presidential Honor Roll. Each institution within the conference has emphasized their commitment to academic importance as they have continued to have student-athletes achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) at each of their institutions to achieve this honor.
Conference Carolinas continues to emphasize “Academics and Athletics Working Together” as each school strives to grow their Presidential Honor Roll each and every year.
July 11, 2011
National Association of Basketball Coaches Names 2010-11 Honors Court; Student-Athletes Represent Conference Carolinas
Kansas City, Mo. (July 11, 2011) -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced the NABC Honors Court, recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2010-11 season. The NABC Honors Court recognizes the talents and gifts that these men possess off the court, and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom.
June 16, 2011
Richard Barbee Impressive During NBA Pre-Draft Workout With Charlotte Bobcats
Former Belmont Abbey guard Richard Barbee was one of six former collegians who were invited to the penultimate day of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA pre-draft workout at the organization's practice facility at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte Thursday morning.
June 15, 2011
Former Abbey Guard Richard Barbee To Participate In Pre-Draft Workout With Charlotte Bobcats Thursday Morning
Former Belmont Abbey men's basketball player Richard Barbee will participate in an NBA pre-draft workout with the Charlotte Bobcats Thursday morning at the team's uptown practice facility at Time Warner Cable Arena beginning at 9:00 a.m.
June 3, 2011
Conference Carolinas Announces Scheduling and Divisional Changes for 2011-12 Playing Seasons
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas announces new scheduling and divisional changes that will start for the upcoming 2011-12 playing seasons. With the recent official new member additions of King College and North Greenville University (June 1st 2011), individual schedules had to change in order to incorporate the scope of conference schedules with the growth from 11 to 13 teams that will now be competing in the league.
April 5, 2011
Conference Carolinas Well-Represented on NCCSIA All-State College Division Men's Basketball Teams
PEMBROKE, N.C. – Ten student-athletes from eight different colleges and universities comprise the 2010-11 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Men’s Basketball Teams released on Monday.
March 29, 2011
League Announces Winter ‘Team Sportsmanship Award’ Winners
High Point, NC – Conference Carolinas announces the 2010-2011 winter sportsmanship award recipients for men’s and women’s basketball. This year the league celebrated its 80th basketball season of competition but marks the first year that there will be an individual team sportsmanship award. Teams from Belmont Abbey and Limestone are recognized as demonstrating the best sportsmanship in Conference Carolinas basketball during the winter season.
March 26, 2011
Pfeiffer's Woods Named East All-Stars MOP Posting Only Double-Double in D2 All-Star Game
SPRINGFIELD, M.A. – Pfeiffer University senior Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) wrapped up his collegiate career by being named the East All-Stars Most Outstanding Player in the NABC’s 2011 Reese’s Division II College All-Star Game on Friday night.
March 23, 2011
Pfeiffer's Woods Named Daktronics First Team All-American; National POTY Runner-Up
EDINBORO, P.A. – University of Alaska Fairbanks senior Parrish West has been named the 2011 Daktronics Division II Men’s Basketball Ron Lenz National Player of the Year. Pfeiffer University senior Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) was named a first-team All-American as the National Player of the Year Runner-Up.
March 22, 2011
NABC Announces Rosters For 2011 Reese's® Division II College All-Star Game; Pfeiffer's Woods & Queens' Hopkins Honored
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced rosters today for the 2011 Reese's® Division II College All-Star game, which will be played as part of the 2011 NCAA® Division II men's basketball championships, March 25, at 7 p.m. (EDT) at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
March 22, 2011
Conference Carolinas Announces Winter 2010-11 Scholar Athletes of the Year
High Point, NC – Conference Carolinas is proud to announce the 2010-11 Winter Scholar Athletes of the Year as recently voted on by the student-athlete affairs committee. This prestigious award is presented annually to a student-athlete in each sport for recognition of their outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
March 13, 2011
Queens Men's Basketball Falls in NCAA Southeast Regional Semifinals
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Queens men’s basketball was unable to overcome a hot night from Augusta State’s George Johnson, as the Royals fell to the tournament’s top seed 71–60 in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Sunday night.
March 12, 2011
Queens Men Advance to NCAA SE Regional Semifinals; Barton Women & Limestone Men Conclude Historic Seasons
Queens University of Charlotte men's basketball team will advance to the NCAA SE Regional semifinals with their win over Limestone College. Barton women and Limestone men end historic seasons with Barton falling in their semifinal showdown with Clayton St. Link here for complete details:
March 9, 2011
Daktronics All-Southeast Region Teams Announced; Pfeiffer's Woods Named Player of the Year; Abby's Barbee & Limestone's Douglass Also Represent League
MORROW, Ga. – March 9, 2011 – Pfeiffer’s Chris Woods was selected as the 2010-11 Daktronics Division II Southeast Region Player of the Year for men’s basketball, which was announced on Wednesday. In addition to his postseason award, Woods was also selected first team All-Southeast Region in the process.
March 8, 2011
NABC/Division II Releases Men's Basketball Weekly Coaches Poll
KANSAS CITY, MO - The NABC/Division II men's basketball weekly coaches poll was released today. The top teams in the nation with records through Sunday, March 6 are listed. This is the final poll of the 2010-11 season.
March 6, 2011
Limestone & Queens Men Basketball to Dance in NCAA DII Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams for the 2011 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. Twenty-two conferences have been awarded automatic qualification. The remaining 42 teams were selected at large by the committee.
March 6, 2011
NCAA Basketball Selection Shows to Air Tonight for "Big Dance" Tickets
NCAA> Tune in on Sunday to watch the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Basketball Selection Shows. See where your favorite teams will be seeded. Women will air on NCAA.com at 9:30PM Sunday with the men to follow at 10:00PM.
March 6, 2011
Barton Women & Limestone Men Take Conference Basketball Championship Titles; All-Trny Teams Announced
Barton women won the Conference Carolinas women's championship title with Limestone taking the men's honors. All-Tournament teams were announced at the conclusion of both games and both winners receive an automatic bid to the NCAA 'Big Dance'. Click here to go to the 'Conference Tournament Championship Central' website link for complete details throughout the tournament.
March 3, 2011
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball Award Winners
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas announces the All-Conference teams during this weeks Conference Carolinas Championship Basketball Tournament. Head Coaches from conference member institutions nominate and then vote upon the award winners who represent the best of the best for the conference.
March 1, 2011
Queens’ Evans Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Queens University of Charlotte’s Brent Evans has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number thirteen in the 2010-2011 season.
February 26, 2011
Barton Women & Queens Men Take Basketball Regular Season Titles; Conference Tournament Championship Pairings Set
The Barton women's and Queens men's basketball teams wrapped-up regular season play tonight and clinched conference regular season titles. Final pairings for the upcoming conference championships were also set for Monday/Tuesday first round games. Click here to go to the 'Conference Tournament Championship Central' website link for complete details throughout next weeks tournament.
February 24, 2011
2010-11 Basketball Academic All-Conference Team Announced
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas is proud to announce the 2010-2011 Basketball Academic All-Conference award winners. League member institutions stress the role of "Academics and Athletics Working Together" and each sport’s Academic All-Conference award winners exemplify this continued league-wide commitment.
February 22, 2011
Barton’s Dunn Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Barton College’s L.J Dunn has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s basketball Player of the Week during week number twelve in the 2010-2011 season.
February 22, 2011
Winter Sport Championships Kickoff Early Next Week; Link to Conference Carolinas ‘Basketball Championships Central’ for Complete Tournament Details
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas winter sport championships kickoff early next week with women's & men's basketball teams battling for conference tournament titles. The winter conference championships start with the men’s basketball kicking-off quarterfinal action Monday, February 28th.
February 15, 2011
Belmont Abbey’s Barbee Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Belmont Abbey College’s Richard Barbee has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number eleven in the 2010-2011 season.
February 9, 2011
Lees-McRae's Polsgrove and Wild to coach barefoot for Samaritan's Feet
BANNER ELK, N.C. --- When Lees-McRae College hosts Erskine College on Thursday, February 10, 2011, coaches Scott Polsgrove (South Bend, Ind.) and Sebastian Wild (Rostock, Germany) will coach in their bare feet to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet, a not-for-profit organization that is aimed at serving the impoverished by providing them with shoes.
February 8, 2011
Limestone’s Douglass Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Limestone College’s Jarrell Douglass has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s basketball Player of the Week during week number ten in the 2010-2011 season.
February 4, 2011
Former Pfeiffer Baller James Crowder Named MVP in UCD Marian's National Cup Final Victory
TALLAGHT, IRELAND - UCD Marian produced one of the most memorable upsets of recent years to secure an historic 60-57 victory over 11890 Killester in front of a full house at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday.
February 3, 2011
Arch-Rivals Come Together For Make-A-Wish Foundation
Mount Olive> The Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) from Mount Olive and Barton took a break from their rivalry to raise $2,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation.
February 1, 2011
Pfeiffer’s Woods Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Pfeiffer University’s Chris Woods has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number nine in the 2010-2011 season.
January 27, 2011
Pfeiffer Men's Basketball to Play on National Radio Saturday Afternoon
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – The Pfeiffer University men’s basketball team will be heard from coast-to-coast on Saturday afternoon as their matchup at the University of D.C. will be heard live nationwide on Sirius/XM satellite radio.
January 25, 2011
Queens’ Hopkins Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Queens University of Charlotte’s Reggie Hopkins has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number eight in the 2010-2011 season.
January 18, 2011
Queens’ Hopkins Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Queens University of Charlotte’s Reggie Hopkins has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number seven in the 2010-2011 season.
January 12, 2011
Pfeiffer's Woods Named D2 Bulletin's Top Performer of the Week
MISENHEIMER, N.C. - After being named Conference Carolinas player of the week on Tuesday, Pfeiffer University senior Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) has been named the Division Two Bulletin's Top Performer of the Week.
January 11, 2011
Pfeiffer’s Woods Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Pfeiffer University’s Chris Woods has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number six in the 2010-2011 season.
January 4, 2011
Barton’s Boston Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Barton College’s Gerald Boston has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during the holiday break that included games from December 13 to January 2.
January 4, 2011
Coker's Schmotzer Earns 300th Career Victory
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - In his first game behind the bench for the Cobras in 2011, Head Men's Basketball Coach Dan Schmotzer earned his 300th career victory at Coker College on Monday, January 3. Schmotzer led his Cobras to an 88-73 victory over Conference Carolinas rival St. Andrews Presbyterian College.
December 14, 2010
Limestone’s Douglass Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Limestone College’s Jarrell Douglass has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number four in the 2010-2011 season.
December 8, 2010
WZZQ 104.3 FM to Carry Limestone Men's Basketball at Time Warner Cable Arena
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Limestone College men’s basketball program continues to venture into uncharted territory this season with a pair of firsts this weekend.
December 7, 2010
Queens’ Hopkins Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Queens University of Charlotte’s Reggie Hopkins has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number three in the 2010-2011 season.
November 30, 2010
Pfeiffer’s Humphrey Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Pfeiffer University’s Josh Humphrey has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s Basketball Player of the Week during week number two in the 2010-2011 season.
November 29, 2010
Pfeiffer Basketball and the Stanly News & Press Team Up for a Bi-Weekly Coaches Show
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer University Athletics, in conjunction with the Stanly News and Press, will host a bi-weekly video basketball coaches show and post online through the SNAP’s YouTube page.
November 23, 2010
Pfeiffer’s Woods Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Pfeiffer University’s Chris Woods has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s basketball Player of the Week during week number one in the 2010 season.
November 19, 2010
Barton's Leggett Earns Spot on NBA D-League Squad
Former Barton College basketball standout Brian Leggett has earned one of 10 spots on the Springfield Armor roster, an NBA Developmental League team in Springfield, MA.
November 11, 2010
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS CELEBRATES START OF 80th BASKETBALL SEASON
High Point, N.C.> Conference Carolinas will begin celebrating their 80th season of basketball competition when games tip-off this year for league members starting tomorrow November 12th. Conference Carolinas has a rich basketball tradition with roots that date back to its early initial inception on December 6th, 1930 and culminated in their first regular season sport championship seeing Appalachian and Catawba share the 1930-31 men’s basketball title.
November 3, 2010
Mount Olive Men's Basketball Recieves Votes in NABC/DII Preseason Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The two teams that faced off in last year’s NCAA Division II national championship game head up the list for the 2010-11 season in the NABC/Division II pre-season coaches poll, as defending champion Cal Poly Pomona has been tabbed as the No. 1 team and Indiana (Pa.), the team the Broncos dispatched in the finals, came in at second in the rankings.
October 28, 2010
Pfeiffer Basketball to Host Meet the Falcons/Media Day on November 6th
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – The Pfeiffer University men’s and women’s basketball will host a Meet the Falcons/Media Day on Saturday, November 6th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Merner Gym as both teams prepare for the upcoming 2010-2011 season. The event is free and open to the public as plenty of events and activities are planned for the fans which includes a shot for free season tickets.
October 20, 2010
Limestone College Tops Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
High Point, NC> The Limestone College men’s basketball team was voted the top squad in this year’s preseason poll as voted on by the league’s head coaches. The Saints, who finished the 2009-10 season with an overall record of 20-8 and 14-6 in league play, are favored over Barton who was picked second by one point over local rival and defending regular season and conference tournament champion Mount Olive.
October 15, 2010
DII Bulletin Recognizes Pfeiffer Men's Basketball Player Chris Woods in Preseason Top 15
MISENHEIMER, N.C. - Pfeiffer University senior Chris Woods was recently recognized by the Division II Bulletin as one of the top 15 players in the country, and the preseason favorite to be the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year.
October 7, 2010
Coker Basketball to Play at Charlotte Bobcats Arena
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker College men’s and women’s basketball teams are going to get a chance to play on a much bigger stage this coming season; an NBA court. The Cobras will play at the Charlotte Bobcats area, Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., against the Barton Bulldogs on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011.
October 5, 2010
Barton Women & Mount Olive Men Ranked in DII Bulletin's Preseason Top 25 Polls
Both the women's and men's DII Bulletin Basketball Preseason Top 25 polls were released today as Barton women and Mount Olive men each made the polls top 25 ranking.
October 4, 2010
Pfeiffer Basketball Hosts Special Olympics Event; Gets Hands Dirty in Habitat for Humanity Project
MISENHEIMER, N.C. - The Pfeiffer University basketball teams took part in a fun-filled day for Special Olympics on Saturday, October 2nd in the Merner Gym.
September 24, 2010
Coker's Schmotzer Brothers Inducted into Hall of Fame
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker College’s resident twin coaches, Dan and Dave Schmotzer, were inducted into the Padua Franciscan High School Hall of Fame on Thursday evening in Cleveland, Ohio.
September 18, 2010
Award-Winning Sportscaster Dick Enberg to Host Play He Wrote About Basketball Legend Al McGuire October 9 At Belmont Abbey College
On October 8th and 9th, Al McGuire will return – at least in spirit – to the place where it all began for him as a head coach: Belmont Abbey College.
September 9, 2010
The Sporting News NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Preseason Top 10 and Preseason All-Americans Announced
The Sporting News NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Preseason Top 10 and Preseason All-Americans were announced today.
September 8, 2010
Former Coker Star to Play Pro Basketball in Ireland
GALWAY, IRELAND- Former Coker College standout Mason Ambler has signed to play professional basketball in Ireland’s top league. Ambler will suit up for the Moycullen Basketball Club in their upcoming SuperLeague season.
September 1, 2010
Former Falcon Basketball Star to Play Pro Ball in Ireland's Top League
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – A recent graduate of the Pfeiffer University men’s basketball program has signed a professional contract to play ball in Ireland’s Super League, the highest league level in Ireland.
August 19, 2010
FALCONS TO BATTLE WOLFPACK IN MEN’S BASKETBALL EXHIBITION
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Men’s basketball head coach Jeremy Currier announced on Thursday afternoon that the Pfeiffer University Falcons will begin their 2010-2011 season with an exhibition contest in Raleigh against the Wolfpack of N.C. State on Tuesday night, November 9th at 7:00 p.m.
July 13, 2010
Six Schools and Thirteen Student-Athletes Represent Conference Carolinas on NABC Honors Court
Kansas City, Mo. (July 12, 2010) -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced the NABC Honors Court, recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2009-10 season.
June 1, 2010
SAPC’s Richie Schueler makes coaching trip to Europe
LAURINBURG, N.C.—St. Andrews Presbyterian College head men’s basketball coach Richie Schueler will once again make the trek across the Atlantic Ocean this summer to coach and monitor a pair of international basketball competitions.
May 11, 2010
St. Andrew's Connor Honored as NCAA DII Men's Basketball Statistical Champion in Blocks
LAURINBURG, N.C.—The National Collegiate Athletic Association has confirmed that St. Andrews Presbyterian College men’s basketball player Marcus Connor is the 2010 NCAA Division II statistical champion in blocks per game via email last week.
May 1, 2010
Currier Moves Up Becoming Next Head Coach of Falcon Basketball
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer University athletic director Bobby Stewart has announced that assistant coach Jeremy Currier will become the new leader of the men’s basketball program effective immediately. Currier spent two seasons under former head coach Dave Davis before Davis took the same post at Newberry last week.
April 26, 2010
Long Time Coach Dave Davis Departs Pfeiffer as "an era" Ends with Men's Basketball
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Head men’s basketball coach Dave Davis will depart Pfeiffer University as “an era” comes to an end. Coach Davis has accepted the same position at Newberry College in Newberry, S.C.
March 31, 2010
NCCSIA ANNOUNCES NORTH CAROLINA ALL-STATE COLLEGE DIVISION MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS; EASLEY & WOODS NAMED TO FIRST TEAM!
PEMBROKE, N.C. – Ten student-athletes from seven different colleges and universities comprise the 2009-10 North Carolina College Sports Information Directors (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Men’s Basketball Teams released on Wednesday.
March 29, 2010
MOC's Easley, PU's Woods, & BC's Boston Earn Men's Basketball DII Bulletin Honors!
Mount Olive College's Kendrick Easley was named to the DII Bulletin All-American Second Team. Pfeiffer University's Chris Woods earned Honorable Mention honors while Barton College's Gerald Boston was named to the All-Freshman Team.
March 22, 2010
Mount Olive's Kendrick Easley Becomes Three-Time All-American - Selected To Division II All-Star Game At Elite Eight
Kendrick Easley is among 22 players nationwide selected to compete in the Division II Men's Basketball East-West All-Star Game during the NCAA II Elite Eight at Springfield, Mass. The game takes place Friday at 7 p.m.
March 18, 2010
Joey Higginbotham Named 2009-10 NABC Southeast Region Men's Basketball Coach Of The Year
Mount Olive College head men’s basketball coach Joey Higginbotham has been named 2009-10 NABC Division II Southeast Region Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, as voted on by members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
March 18, 2010
NABC Names Men's Basketball All-Region Teams; Conference Carolinas Teams Represented
KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 17, 2010) -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the NABC Division II All-District teams and coaches, recognizing the best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across America.
March 15, 2010
Anderson Men End Season in Men's Basketball NCAA Regional Semifinals
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The No. 5 seeded Anderson men's basketball team's bid to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history fell just shy as the Trojans fell, 100-70, to top-seeded and nationally fourth-ranked Augusta State in semifinal round action of the 2010 NCAA Southeast Regional hosted by Augusta State at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
March 13, 2010
Anderson Men's Basketball Advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals; Mount Olive Season Comes to End
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Behind a furious late second-half rally, the fifth-seeded Anderson men's basketball team overcame hot shooting in the first half by Catawba to upset the No. 4 seed Indians, 68-66, in the 2010 NCAA Southeast Regional hosted by Augusta State at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
March 11, 2010
'Athletic Management' Features Conference Carolinas "Thanking the Whistle Blowers" Article!
Who are the least appreciated, first criticized, yet arguably the most important people at an athletic event? Student-athletes at schools in Conference Carolinas say it's the officials, and they have developed a unique program to honor the men and women often taken for granted during their contests.
March 10, 2010
2009-10 DIVISION II DAKTRONICS MEN'S BASKETBALL ALL-SOUTHEAST REGION TEAM RELEASED!
The 2009-10 DII Daktronics Men's Basketball All-Southeast Region Teams were released today. Headlining the teams for Conference Carolinas was first-team selection Kendrick Easley of Mount Olive and second-team pick Chris Woods of Pfeiffer.
March 9, 2010
Mount Olive Ranks 24th in Final NABC/Division II MBKB Coaches Poll (Final Regular season poll)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arkansas Tech, which held the top spot in the national rankings for five weeks this season, will head into the NCAA Division II Tournament as the top-ranked team in the country in the final NABC/Division II coaches poll for the 2009-10 season.
March 7, 2010
Mount Olive and Anderson Men Earn Bids to NCAA DII Basketball National Tournament!
Mount Olive's men's basketball team earned the No. 2 seed and will be joined by No. 5 seeded Anderson in the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championships for the Southeast Region. Link here for more details.
March 7, 2010
Mount Olive Men and Anderson Women Claim Basketball Tourney Championships as All-Tournament Team Announced; Link Here for Tournament Webpage!
Mount Olive College took the men's basketball tournament championship Sunday as Anderson University won the women's title. Each will recieve automatic bids and will advance to the NCAA national tournament! The All-Tournament Teams were announced following the final buzzer. Link here for all of your tournament information (information will post as soon as available)!
March 6, 2010
NCAA DII Basketball Tournament Selection Shows Sunday Night!
Seedings and pairings for the 2010 NCAA Division II Basketball Championships will be announced Sunday at 9:00pm (women) & 9:30 p.m est. (men) on www.ncaa.com. Conference Carolinas teams will be looking to receive bids for upcoming Southeast Regional play.
March 5, 2010
Conference Carolinas Announces All-Conference Basketball Honors
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas announced the 2009-10 Men’s & Women’s Basketball All-Conference Teams, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Freshmen of the Year award winners in conjunction with the Conference Carolinas Basketball Tournament Championships taking place this week at league institutions. Head Coaches from conference member schools nominate and then vote on the award winners who represent the best of the best for the conference.
March 3, 2010
Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Teams Represent in NCAA DII SE Region Poll
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II men’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions. Selections will take place via a Web cast selection show on NCAA.com, Sunday March 7th at approximately 9:30pm ET, except for the West region which will be announced Monday, March 8th.
March 2, 2010
Limestone’s Douglass Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Limestone College’s Jarrell Douglass (20-7 overall, 14-6 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number 14 in the 2009-10 season.
February 23, 2010
Mount Olive’s Easley Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley (21-5 overall, 18-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number 13 in the 2009-10 season.
February 16, 2010
Pfeiffer’s Pettiway Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Pfeiffer University’s Jeff Pettiway (15-8 overall, 11-6 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number twelve in the 2009-10 season.
February 15, 2010
LIMESTONE HOLDS OFFICIALS APPRECIATION NIGHT
GAFFNEY, S.C.—The Limestone College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored “Officials Appreciation Night” at the Saints’ basketball games against Barton College on Saturday night. The initiative was developed by the Conference Carolinas SAAC to show respect and build a positive relationship between the officials, fans, coaches, and student-athletes.
February 9, 2010
Mount Olive’s Easley Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley (17-5 overall, 14-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eleven in the 2009-10 season.
February 6, 2010
Mount Olive's Easley Surpasses 2,000 Career Points, But Trojans Suffer First Conference Loss
ANDERSON, S.C. – Kendrick Easley scored a game-high 24 points and became only the second player in Mount Olive College history to reach the career 2,000-point mark, but it wasn’t enough as the regionally fifth-ranked Trojans had their 11-game winning streak snapped and suffered their first conference loss of the season, falling to regional No. 6 Anderson 81-74 in Conference Carolinas men’s basketball Saturday at Anderson, S.C. Mount Olive stormed back from a 10-point second-half deficit to take a seven-point lead late in the game, but a dry spell in the final five minutes allowed Anderson to come back for the win.
February 4, 2010
Mount Olive's Kendrick Easley Runner-Up For Division II Bulletin National Player Of The Month
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Kendrick Easley, who broke a 16-year-old single-game school scoring record and moved into second place on the Mount Olive College all-time career scoring list, was runner-up for Division II Bulletin Men’s Basketball National Player of the Month for the month of January. The award would have been the second for Easley, who was named National Player of the Month during his sophomore year for the month of November 2007.
February 4, 2010
SAPC's Zack Garst Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District
LAURINBURG, N.C.—St. Andrews Presbyterian College junior Zack Garst has been selected to the 2010 ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for men’s basketball as announced by the Academic All- America® Committee on Thursday.
February 3, 2010
LIMESTONE WINS NCAA GAME ENVIRONMENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Limestone College has won the NCAA Division II Game Environment Award of Excellence. Limestone, the winning representative from Conference Carolinas, received the honor for its creativity in advancing positive game environment with its Sportsmanship Night held last February.
February 2, 2010
Belmont Abbey’s Barbee Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Belmont Abbey College’s Richard Barbee (10-7 overall, 6-5 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number ten in the 2009-10 season.
January 29, 2010
Conference Carolinas Teams Participate in Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend
High Point, NC> Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend, a collaborative initiative of the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society, is slated for the weekend of Jan. 29-31, 2010.
January 26, 2010
Mount Olive’s Hayes Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Craig Hayes (13-4 overall, 10-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number nine in the 2009-10 season.
January 25, 2010
Pfeiffer Men's Basketball to Host CBS College Sports; Take on Queens Saturday in Front of 40+ Million Live Viewers
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer University and the Merner Gym will be in the national spotlight on Saturday afternoon as the men’s basketball game at noon against Queens will be televised live in high definition on CBS College Sports. Pfeiffer will be showcased to over 40 million people as Fox Sports Carolinas and Fox Sports South will also carry the game live throughout the southeast.
January 19, 2010
Queens’ Bailey Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Queens University of Charlotte’s Daniel Bailey (5-9 overall, 2-5 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eight in the 2009-10 season.
January 19, 2010
Proceeds from Thursday's Mount Olive-Barton Basketball Games To Raise Funds Towards Haiti Disaster Relief
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – When it comes to rivalries, there are few bigger than Mount Olive vs. Barton. But when the two schools renew their rivalry Thursday, they’ll also come together to try to help others during a desperate time of need.
January 13, 2010
Queens Basketball to go "Barefoot for Bare Feet"
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to announce both the men’s and women’s basketball coaching staff will participate in the Samaritan’s Feet 2010 campaign “Barefoot for Bare Feet” on January 16 as the teams take on Pfeiffer University. All of the Queens coaches will coach their respective contests without shoes.
January 12, 2010
Mount Olive’s Easley Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley (8-4 overall, 5-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number seven in the 2009-10 season.
January 8, 2010
DII Basketball TV Schedule Set To Begin; Queens @ Pfeiffer Featured Match-Up!
Division II’s eight-game regular-season men’s and women’s basketball package with CBS College Sports Network tips off Saturday. The fourth year of the television agreement between Division II and CBS College Sports features two Saturdays of women’s action, followed by four men’s games in consecutive weeks and then two more women’s games to wrap up the broadcast season.
January 5, 2010
Erskine’s Wright Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Erskine College’s Brandon Wright (2-5 overall, 0-3 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number six in the 2009-10 season.
December 23, 2009
Seven Mount Olive Trojan Men's Basketball Alums Currently Playing Professionally
Many athletes can only dream of becoming a professional athlete. For some Mont Olive College alums, their dreams have become a reality. A total of seven former Mount Olive men’s basketball players are currently playing professional basketball. Justin Melton, Brandon Streeter, Dameion Baker, Elton Coffield, Maurice Horton, Melvin Creddle and Jo Kurino are all playing in highly competitive professional basketball leagues.
December 22, 2009
St. Andrews’ Jackson Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> St. Andrews Presbyterian College’s Marvin Jackson (5-4 overall, 1-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number five in the 2009-10 season.
December 15, 2009
Converse’s Arff Named Women's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C.> Converse College’s Ashley Arff (0-6 overall, 0-2 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas women's basketball Player of the Week during week number four in the 2009-10 season.
December 8, 2009
St. Andrews’ Garst Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> St. Andrews Presbyterian College’s Zack Garst (4-3 overall, 1-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number three in the 2009-10 season.
December 1, 2009
Barton’s Kershaw Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Barton College’s Eddie Kershaw (3-1 overall, 0-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number two in the 2009-10 season.
November 24, 2009
Pfeiffer’s Woods Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Pfeiffer University’s Chris Woods (2-2 overall, 0-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number one in the 2009-10 season.
November 4, 2009
Cobra Men Tip-off 2009 Season Against Pitt Nov. 8
The Coker men’s basketball team will open their 2009 season with an exhibition game against the University of Pittsburgh Sunday, Nov. 8. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
November 4, 2009
Mount Olive Head Men's Basketball Coach Joey Higginbotham Joins "Kornegay Krazies" For Green And White Game
Mount Olive College head men’s basketball coach Joey Higginbotham left the team bench and joined the “Kornegay Krazies” student section for the annual Mount Olive College “Green and White” Game Wednesday at Kornegay Arena on the school campus.
October 29, 2009
Basketball Times Releases Preseason Poll and All-America teams
Basketball Times released the fourth and final DII preseason poll and All-America teams. Barton's LJ Dunn and Mount Olive's Kendrick Easley were named to this years preseason team.
October 28, 2009
Anderson & Barton Receive Votes in NABC/Division II MBB Pre-season Coaches Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two teams that came within a point of advancing to the Elite Eight last season head up the NABC/Division II pre-season coaches poll for the 2009-10 season, which gets underway this weekend with the first of the two Disney Tip-Off Classics in Anaheim, Calif.
October 21, 2009
Barton College Tops Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
High Point, NC> The Barton College men's basketball team must replace the leadership, heart, scoring and rebounding of the most successful senior class in school history if it hopes to continue its run of outstanding seasons in 2009-10. David King, Bobby Buffaloe and Errol Frails led Barton to a sensational 103-26 (.798) record, including three trips to the NCAA Tournament, three conference regular-season and tournament championships, East Region titles in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006, 2007 and 2009, Elite Eight appearances in 2006 and 2007 and the NCAA D-II National Championship in 2007.
October 19, 2009
Conference Carolinas SAAC to recognize officials
NCAA> Indianapolis, IN> One Division II conference commissioner mused recently about researching the first person to ever yell at a sports official (Caesar, perhaps?). On the other hand, another Division II conference may be the first to appreciate them. Conference Carolinas, building on an idea from its student-athlete advisory committee, is organizing a league-wide Officials Appreciation Night during a series of conference basketball games this coming season. The initiative aligns with Division II’s game-environment effort, but − perhaps more importantly − it comes from the student-athletes who may have something to teach the fans who otherwise feel entitled to give game officials their two cents.
October 19, 2009
Cobra Basketball to Host Midnight Madness Tuesday
Hartsville, S.C. – Coker College will officially the start of the 2009-10 basketball season on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:30 p.m. with Midnight Madness. This annual tradition gives Cobra fans, friends and media a small preview of the season to come.
October 13, 2009
DII Bulletin Releases Preseason Top 25 & All-American Teams; League Members Represented
'The DII Bulletin' Preseason Top Teams and All-American Teams have been released. Link here for more information.
October 13, 2009
MOC's Kendrick Easley Named To 2009-10 Division II Bulletin Men's Basketball Preseason All-America Team
Mount Olive College senior Kendrick Easley has been named to the 2009-10 Division II Bulletin Men’s Basketball Preseason All-America Team, it was announced by the basketball publication. The preseason All-America award is the second this season for Easley, who is among two players from the Southeast Region and 16 players nationwide on the Division II Bulletin All-America Team.
October 9, 2009
Pfeiffer Men's Basketball Set to Host Inaugural Highway 52 Shootout!
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer University will host the inaugural men’s basketball Highway 52 Shootout on Sunday, November 15th and Monday, November 16th inside the Merner Gymnasium. Three local Division II schools have made a three-year commitment to compete against one another with each school serving as host on a rotating basis.
October 5, 2009
Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Players Represented in 'The Sporting News' Preseason All-American Teams
'The Sporting News' Preseason Top Ten Teams and All-American Teams have been released. Link here for more information.
August 27, 2009
Pfeiffer Men's Basketball to Play Exhibition at Duke
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer University men’s basketball head coach Dave Davis announced today that his Falcons will face the Duke Blue Devils, ranked in the top five of early preseason polls, in an exhibition contest on October 24th, 2009 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Game time at Duke will be announced at a later date.
August 11, 2009
DII basketball TV package announced; Pfeiffer & Queens Highlight Schedule
The NCAA News: Division II has announced an eight-game regular-season men’s and women’s basketball package with CBS College Sports.
August 4, 2009
Coker Men's Basketball to Open Season against University of Pittsburgh
Hartsville, S.C. - Coker College head basketball coach, Dan Schmotzer, announced today that the Cobras will open the 2009-10 season by traveling to play the University of Pittsburgh in an exhibition game. In addition to the release of their 2009-10 schedule, Coach Schmotzer also announced the signing of 11 new players joining the Cobras this season.
July 28, 2009
Abbey Men's Basketball To Open 2009-10 Season With Exhibition Game At The University of North Carolina
The Belmont Abbey men's basketball team will open the2009-10 season with an exhibition contest at the defending national champion North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, November 6 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
June 7, 2009
Pfeiffer's Davis to speak in Alaska
Misenheimer, NC -- Pfeiffer University’s head basketball coach Dave Davis will be the featured speaker at the state of Alaska's largest coaches’ clinic next week. Davis will speak on the “Pfeiffer System” which includes coaching tactics that emphasize constant pressure on both ends of the floor.
June 2, 2009
Coach Schueler and Former SAPC Player Make Trip to Europe for Summer Hoops Tour
LAURINBURG, N.C.—St. Andrews men's basketball coach Richie Schueler is on his bike today, continuing a two-day bicycling adventure from Laurinburg to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Schueler will make a much longer trip, this time by plane, on Monday as he and a group of Division-II players head to Europe to take part in a round of games against international competition.
April 9, 2009
NCCSIA Announces North Carolina All-State College Division Men's Basketball Teams; Three Conference Carolinas Players Represented
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Ten student-athletes form the 2008-09 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Men’s Basketball Teams released on Wednesday.
The teams consist of five student-athletes from North Carolina NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA colleges and universities. Nominees were submitted by North Carolina sports information professionals. NCCSIA members voted for the all-state teams. Teams are selected for men and women in both the college and university (NCAA Division I) divisions.
March 31, 2009
MOC's KENDRICK EASLEY NAMED TO 2008-09 DIVISION II BULLETIN MEN’S BASKETBALL ALL-AMERICA THIRD TEAM
Mount Olive guard Kendrick Easley was named to the Division II Bulletin Men’s Basketball All-America third team, it was announced Tuesday. Easley earns All-America honors for the second year in a row after winning All-America honorable mention last year.
March 13, 2009
MOC's Men's Basketballer Kendrick Easley Named To NABC All-Southeast District First Team; BC's Dunn & EC's Wright Named Second Teamers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the NABC Division II All-District teams and coaches, recognizing the best men's collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across America. The 88 student-athletes, from eight districts, are now eligible for the State Farm Coaches' Division II All-America teams, selected by the NABC.
March 11, 2009
2008-09 Daktronics NCAA Division II Men's Basketball All-Southeast Region Teams Announced; MOC's Easley & EC's Wright Recognized!
MORROW, Ga. – March 11, 2009 – Augusta State’s Ben Madgen was selected as the 2009 Daktronics Division II Southeast Region Player of the Year for men’s basketball, which was announced on Wednesday. In addition to his postseason award, Madgen was also selected first team All-Southeast Region in the process. He is joined on the All-Region first team by Augusta State teammate Garrett Siler, plus USC Aiken’s Chris Commons, Mount Olive’s Kendrick Easley and Tusculum’s Kyle Moore.
March 8, 2009
NCAA Basketball National Championship Brackets Announced! Barton Men & Anderson Women Receive Tickets to Big Dance!
The field for the men's and women's D-II Championships were released on Sunday night. For the 64-team men's bracket, seven of eight regions will begin play on March 14, with the West Regional beginning on March 13. The men's Tournament culminates with the quarterfinals through finals being played at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, March 25, 26 and 28. ---On the women's side, all eight regions housing the 64-team field start play on the 13th, with the Women's Elite Eight running on March 24, 25 and 27 at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.
March 8, 2009
Anderson Women & Barton Men Win Conference Tournament Basketball Championships; All-Tourney Teams Announced; Link to Conference Tournament Page for Updates!
Link above for Conference Carolinas basketball tournament coverage. Schedules, scores, stats, All-Conference & All-Tournament teams, live game links...everything is here!
March 6, 2009
SAINTS MENTOR LIMESTONE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Several members of the Limestone College men’s basketball team have spent a considerable amount of time working with students from Limestone Elementary. The Saints Coach Brandon Scott hopes this program can impact all parties involved.
March 5, 2009
SAINTS SAAC HOSTS 80’S NIGHT FOR SPORTSMANSHIP
GAFFNEY, S.C.— Limestone College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted 80’s Night at the Saints' February 26 basketball games against Belmont Abbey. Everyone was encouraged to wear their best 80’s outfit and come out and cheer on the Saints basketball teams versus the Crusaders. The purpose of the event was also to promote good sportsmanship and a positive game environment.
March 4, 2009
Barton & Mount Olive Represent Conference Carolinas in Latest NCAA DII Men's Basketball Regional Poll
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II men’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released weekly on Wednesdays through March 4, 2009.
March 3, 2009
Barton’s Dunn Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C. - Barton’s L.J. Dunn (21-6 overall, 17-3 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men’s basketball Player of the Week for week 14 of the 2008-2009 season. This is the third time this year Dunn has received this honor.
February 28, 2009
Memories abound as Conference Carolinas basketball tournament reaches 73 years old
BELMONT - The ACC certainly has more stature, the Southern Conference may have more actual history and CIAA has enjoyed increased exposure in recent years, but it's hard to argue that one of the country's biggest basketball tournaments flies underneath the radar in the same neighborhood.
February 27, 2009
Conference Carolinas Announces All-Conference Basketball Honors
High Point, NC> Conference Carolinas announced the All-Conference Teams, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Freshmen of the Year award winners in conjunction with the Conference Carolinas Basketball Tournament Championships that will begin this weekend. Head Coaches from conference member institutions nominate and then vote on the award winners who represent the best of the best for the conference.
February 26, 2009
LIMESTONE SAAC SPONSORING 80'S NIGHT AT THURSDAY'S BASKETBALL GAMES; Event to Help Promote Sportsmanship
GAFFNEY, S.C.— Limestone College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is sponsoring 80’s Night at Thursday’s basketball games against Belmont Abbey. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best 80’s outfit and come out and cheer on the Saints basketball teams versus the Crusaders. The highlight of the night will be a dance-off during halftime of the women’s game.
February 24, 2009
Pfeiffer’s Woods Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
High Point, N.C.- Pfeiffer University’s Chris Woods (15-10 overall, 12-6 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week 13 in the 2008-09 season.
February 17, 2009
Mount Olive’s Easley Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C. – Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week 12 in the 2008-09 season.
February 10, 2009
Limestone’s Barrett Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.- Limestone College’s Michael Barrett (8-14 overall, 6-9 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week 11 in the 2008-09 season.
February 5, 2009
Queens' Fox Named to ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) has announced the 2009 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District men’s basketball teams and Queens’ own Patrick Fox (Eden, N.C. , Morehead) has been named to the District Three College Division Team.
February 3, 2009
Queens’ Bailey Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte’s Daniel Bailey has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week ten in the 2008-09 season.
January 31, 2009
St. Andrews Takes Part In Coaches Vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Awareness Weekend
LAURINBURG, N.C.—The St. Andrews Presbyterian College men’s basketball coaching staff along with the coaches from Erskine College will participate in the 2009 Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend by wearing sneakers at today’s Conference Carolinas game scheduled to tip-off at 4 p.m.
January 30, 2009
Trojans & Saints Participate In Coaches Vs. Cancer "Suits And Sneakers Awareness Weekend"
Coaching staffs for Mount Olive and Limestone will be wearing sneakers during Saturday's men's basketball game at Kornegay Arena as part of Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend.
January 27, 2009
Mount Olive’s Holloman Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Mike Holloman (11-7 overall, 10-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number nine in the 2008-09 season.
January 26, 2009
Belmont Abbey Athletics To Honor Kay Yow Saturday; Everyone Encouraged To Wear Pink; Kay Yow Is Older Sister Of Crusaders Women's Coach Susan Yow
The Belmont Abbey College Athletics department will honor the memory of legendary North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow-the older sister of Crusaders women's basketball coach Susan Yow- as well as all cancer patients and survivors, Saturday January 31 as the men's and women's basketball teams host the Pfeiffer University Falcons at the Wheeler Center. The women will play at 5:30 with the men tipping off at approximately 7:30.
January 23, 2009
Queens Coach vs. Cancer: The Josh Stein Fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2008 8,090 men would be diagnosed with testicular cancer. Of those men, one would be Queens’ own Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Josh Stein. At 35 years old, Stein was facing cancer head on.
January 22, 2009
Local Rivals Help the Fight Against Cancer on Saturday
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- This Saturday marks the first time Queens University of Charlotte will join in the national Coaches vs. Cancer campaign as the Royals take on Belmont Abbey College at the Grady Cole Center at 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
January 22, 2009
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS HOSTING ‘OUTRAGEOUS & CONTAGIOUS’ STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEEKEND RETREAT
High Point, N.C.> Often an ‘Outrageous & Contagious’ game atmosphere indicates a mean spirited contest and an unfriendly or fearful home court advantage. Conference Carolinas is turning that concept upside down by promoting ‘Outrageous & Contagious’ sporting events that provide exciting competition with praiseworthy and respectful fun. This may seem extreme, and it may not be exactly the ‘Outrageous & Contagious’ many initially think. However it is the level and spirit of play reflective of conference members.
January 20, 2009
Pfeiffer’s Crowder Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Pfeiffer University’s James Crowder (8-6 overall, 5-2 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eight in the 2008-09 season.
January 14, 2009
Queens Supports Samaritans Feet
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 12, 2009) – Queens University of Charlotte men's and women's basketball teams will be participating in Samaritans Feet along with many other coaches across the nation on January 17, 2009. The Royals will be playing conference rival Pfeiffer University at the Grady Cole Center. Samaritan's Feet is a humanitarian non-profit relief organization dedicated to taking a life-changing message of hope and equipping the feet of impoverished children in the US and around the world with shoes.
January 13, 2009
Double the fun: Schmotzer twins find a home at Coker; Pair Featured by NCAA
Dan and Dave Schmotzer are products of the rock ’n’ roll era – they love just about anything from the Rolling Stones or Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. But the Schmotzers’ love of music isn’t all these twin brothers have in common. Besides their mannerisms and sense of humor, their biggest common trait is a love of teaching, mentoring and coaching.
January 13, 2009
Barton’s Suggs Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Barton College’s Aaron Suggs (8-3 overall, 5-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number seven in the 2008-09 season.
January 6, 2009
St. Andrews’ Gripper Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> St. Andrews Presbyterian College (3-7 overall, 1-3 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number six in the 2008-09 season (includes all contest over the holiday break).
December 23, 2008
Barton’s Dunn Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors for Second Time this Year
High Point, N.C.> Barton College’s L.J. Dunn (5-3 overall, 2-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number five in the 2008-09 season. This is the second time this year Dunn has received this award.
December 16, 2008
Anderson’s Trull Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Anderson University’s Nick Trull (3-4 overall, 1-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number four in the 2008-09 season.
December 9, 2008
Barton’s Dunn Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Barton College’s L.J. Dunn (4-3 overall, 2-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number three in the 2008-09 season.
December 3, 2008
Abbey Men's Basketball Receiving Votes In National Top 25 Coaches Poll
The Belmont Abbey men's basketball team, which has matched its best start in five years at 5-0, is receiving votes in the latest national top 25 poll conducted by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, which was released today. The Abbey is 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas as it received five votes in this week's poll. The last Abbey team to start 5-0 was in 2003 en route to a 24-7 record.
December 2, 2008
Mount Olive’s Easley Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley (2-3 overall, 1-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number two in the 2008-09 season.
December 1, 2008
‘Toys for Tots’ Drive Taking Place at Tuesday’s SAPC Basketball Doubleheader
LAURINBURG, N.C.—The St. Andrews Presbyterian College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has once again been participating in a ‘Toys for Tots’ Christmas present drive this holiday season and will be having a collection at the Knights men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2). Free admission will be granted to anyone that donates!
November 25, 2008
Coker’s Ambler Earns Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
High Point, N.C.> Coker College’s Mason Ambler (3-2 overall, 0-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number one in the 2008-09 season.
November 6, 2008
MOUNT OLIVE RANKED NO. 21 IN NABC DIVISION II MEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOP 25
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Mount Olive earned its second preseason national ranking, coming in at No. 21 in the 2008-09 NABC Division II Men's Basketball Preseason Top 25, as voted on by members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Trojans are also ranked No. 18 in the Division II Bulletin Preseason Top 25.
November 6, 2008
MOUNT OLIVE GUARD KENDRICK EASLEY NAMED TO BASKETBALL TIMES PRESEASON DIVISION II TOP PLAYERS LIST
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Mount Olive guard Kendrick Easley, who has already been named to two preseason All-America Teams, is one of 25 players nationwide listed among the 2008-09 Preseason Division II Men's Basketball Players, as selected by Basketball Times. Last month, Easley earned preseason All-America honors from Street and Smith's Magazine and Division II Bulletin.
October 30, 2008
Findlay Heads Up NABC Division II Pre-Season Coaches Poll for 2008-09 season; Mount Olive No. 21 Representing Conference Carolinas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Grand Valley State finished the 2007-08 regular season as the co-No. 1 ranked team in NCAA Division II, but it is a rival school from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that holds the top spot in the pre-season rankings for the upcoming 2008-09 campaign.
October 24, 2008
Mount Olive's Kendrick Easley Named To Division II Bulletin Preseason All-America Team
Kendrick Easley, who won Most Valuable Player honors during Mount Olive’s Conference Carolinas Tournament championship run last year, is one of 16 players nationwide named to the Division II Bulletin Preseason Men’s Basketball All-America Team, it was announced Thursday. The Division II Bulletin selection marks the second preseason All-America honor for Easley, who earned All-America honorable mention by Street and Smith’s Magazine earlier this month.
October 16, 2008
Mount Olive College Tops Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
High Point, NC> The Mount Olive College men's basketball team sits atop this year’s Conference Carolinas preseason coaches poll. The Trojans enter a new era as longtime assistant coach Joey Higginbotham begins his first year as head coach, taking over for Bill Clingan, who retired after 18 years as head coach.
October 11, 2008
MOC's Kendrick Easley Named Preseason All-American
Kendrick Easley, who won Most Valuable Player honors during Mount Olive’s Conference Carolinas Tournament championship run last year, has earned 2008-09 Preseason Division II Men’s Basketball All-America Honorable Mention, as selected by Street and Smith’s Magazine. A two-time preseason All-America selection, Easley also earned All-America honors at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season.
October 10, 2008
Division II Bulletin Unveils 2008 Men's Basketball Top 25; Mount Olive Comes in No. 18 to Represent Conference Carolinas
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Great Lakes Regional finalist Findlay is the top team in the 2008 Division II Bulletin Preseason Top 25 ranking. The announcement was made in the publication’s special Preseason Preview issue, which was released earlier today.
September 30, 2008
Pfeiffer Basketball Announces November Kids Clinic
Misenheimer, NC – Coach Dave Davis and the Pfeiffer University Basketball
coaches and players will be hosting their 10th Annual Pfeiffer University
Basketball Clinic on Tuesday, November 11 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Kids in
grades K-8 are invited to improve their basketball skills with the Falcons.
August 11, 2008
Peeler Named to NCAA Division II National Men's Basketball Committee
DUE WEST-- Erskine College Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach Mark Peeler has been appointed to the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Committee for a four-year term beginning September 1st. The purpose of the committee is to develop policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championsships.
July 11, 2008
Schueler Promoted to Head Coach of Knights Men's Basketball Program
LAURINBURG, N.C.—St. Andrews Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Brian Mand announced the appointment of Richie Schueler as the Knights new head men’s basketball coach on Friday. “It gives me a great deal of pleasure to name Richie Schueler as the Knights new head men’s basketball coach,” said Mand. “Richie has been a mainstay in athletics with a strong campus presence during his four years at St. Andrews and has been well received and respected in the Laurinburg community, as well.”
July 9, 2008
St. Andrews Men's Basketball Coach Billy Lee Concludes Coaching Career; Richie Schueler Named Interim Head Coach
LAURINBURG, N.C.—The St. Andrews Presbyterian College athletics department has announced the retirement of the Knights men’s basketball head coach Billy Lee on Wednesday. Brian Mand, Director of Athletics at SAPC has also named assistant coach Richie Schueler the interim head coach of the Knights basketball program.
June 18, 2008
Pfeiffer's Reale and Belmont Abbey's Bauza Named 2007-08 Conference Carolinas Sportsmanship Award Winners
Thomasville, N.C.> Angela Reale of Pfeiffer University and Karolis Bauza of Belmont Abbey College have been selected as the 2007-08 Conference Carolinas female and male sportsmanship award winners. Each year the conference receives nominations from each institution before selecting one female and one male student-athlete who are truly outstanding contributors to their sports, teams, and institutions.
June 12, 2008
Queen's Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Good Returns From 2008 Italian Tour
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (June 12, 2008) — Queens University of Charlotte men’s basketball coach Brian Good recently returned from Italy, where he led a team of eight U.S. college student-athletes, including four Conference Carolinas players, to a 5-0 record during an 11-day tour which included three famous Italian cities.
May 13, 2008
Passing The Torch - Mount Olive's Bill Clingan Retires; Joey Higginbotham Promoted To Head Men's Basketball Coach
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Bill Clingan, who has guided Mount Olive to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last five years, is retiring after 18 years as head men’s basketball coach, it was announced Tuesday during a news conference. Clingan retires with more than 300 wins, an NCAA regional championship, three regular season conference titles and a conference tournament championship, including a conference regular season and tournament championship in his final season. Associate head coach Joey Higginbotham has been promoted to head coach, effective immediately.
April 23, 2008
Barton's 2007 Men's Basketball Championship Ranked No. 2 in NCAA History of Best Storybook Endings
Barton's College's 2007 men's basketball DII championship finish has been ranked the second best storybook ending in the history of the NCAA. This ranking includes the DI, DII, & DIII levels and is featured in the most recent 'NCAA Champion Magazine'
April 8, 2008
MOC Trojans Place Two On Division II Bulletin Men's Basketball All-America Team
Brandon Streeter was named to the fourth team and Kendrick Easley earned honorable mention as Mount Olive placed two players on the 2007-08 Division II Bulletin Men’s Basketball All-America Team. The awards mark the first time in school history that two Trojan men’s basketball players earned All-America honors in the same season.
March 18, 2008
NABC Announces 2008 DII All-District Teams and Coaches; MOC's Streeter & Easley on 1st Team & QUC's Evans on 2nd Team
KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 18, 2008) -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the NABC Division III All-District teams and coaches, recognizing the best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across America. The 88 student-athletes, from eight districts, are now eligible for the State Farm Division II All-America teams, selected by the NABC.
March 10, 2008
NABC Releases Final Men's Basketball Poll; Mount Olive Moves Back Into Top 25
The NCAA Division II National Association of Men's Basketball Coaches (NABC)has released the current Division II men's basketball poll. The top teams in the national are listed, with records through March 2 are listed.
March 10, 2008
MOC's Streeter Named to Daktronics All-East Region Men's Basketball First Team; MOC Easley & QUC's Evans Named to Second Team
PRINCETON, W.Va.)---Five seniors highlight the 2007-08 edition of the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-East Region men's basketball squad. The squad is selected by sports information directors representing the region's 43 institutions.
March 8, 2008
Mount Olive's Men's & Women's Teams Clinch Conference Carolinas Tournament Titles & NCAA Automatic Berths! Link Here for Tournament Website!
Link above for Conference Carolinas basketball tournament coverage. Schedules, scores, stats, All-Conference & All-Tournament teams, live game links...everything is here!
March 7, 2008
Conference Carolinas Announces Basketball All-Conference Teams, POTY, FOTY & COTY Award Winners!
Thomasville, NC> Conference Carolinas announced the All-Conference Teams, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Freshmen of the Year award winners in conjunction with the Conference Carolinas Basketball Tournament Championships that are being held this week. Head Coaches from conference member institutions nominate and then vote on the award winners who represent the best of the best for the conference.
March 5, 2008
NCAA Releases DII Men's Basketball Regional Rankings; MOC, PU, & QUC Represent Conference Carolinas
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II men’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed below for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released weekly on Wednesdays through March 5, 2008.
March 4, 2008
St. Andrews Hippolyte Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> St. Andrews’ Bradley Hippolyte (7-20 overall, 6-14 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during the final week of the 2007-08 season.
March 3, 2008
Make-A-Wish Foundation is Big Winner in Barton-Mount Olive Game Televised Nationally
The Barton College men’s basketball team took an exciting 84-81 victory over Mount Olive College is CSTV’s Game of the Week broadcast nationally on Saturday afternoon, and seen by 2,000 spectators at Wilson Gymnasium, known to Barton supporters as the Dog House. But another winner on Saturday was the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the designated non-profit agency of NCAA Division II. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) of both institutions engaged in a three-week long fundraising challenge to collect funds for Make-A-Wish.
March 1, 2008
Men's Basketball Brackets Set for Conference Carolinas Tournament Starting Monday
Thomasville, NC> Men's basketball regular season games concluded today in Conference Carolinas play following the nationally televised (CSTV & Fox Sports South)Mount Olive men traveling to host Barton. Barton secured the fourth seed with a dramatic win over their archrival Mount Olive to earn the right to host Belmont Abbey Monday. Link to final tournament bracket pairings with play beginning this Monday evening for the top eight teams.
February 26, 2008
Mount Olive’s Streeter Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Third Time this Season
Thomasville, N.C.> Mount Olive’s Brandon Streeter (21-5 overall, 16-3 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number 13 in the 2007-08 season. This is the third time this year that Brandon has won the award.
February 19, 2008
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February 12, 2008
Erskine’s Wright Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Erskine’s Brandon Wright (6-15 overall, 2-12 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number 11 in the 2007-08 season.
February 11, 2008
Barton & Mount Olive SAAC Groups Compete to Raise Money for 'Make-A-Wish'!
Not only will MOC fans be able to show their school spirit on national television, but you'll also have an opportunity to contribute to Make-A-Wish Foundation, the designated charity of the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, when the Trojans play at Barton March 1. The game will be televised by CSTV and FSN South. Tip-off is 12:05 p.m.
February 5, 2008
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January 29, 2008
Mount Olive’s Brandon Streeter Earns Second Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors
Thomasville, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Brandon Streeter (14-4 overall, 10-2 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eight in the 2007-08 season.
January 29, 2008
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January 22, 2008
Queens’ Darnell Evans Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Queens University of Charlotte’s Darnell Evans (12-3 overall, 7-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number eight in the 2007-08 season.
January 15, 2008
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January 8, 2008
Queens’ Bailey Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Queens University of Charlotte’s Stephen Bailey (7-3 overall, 3-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number six in the 2007-08 season (includes all games over the holiday break from 12/17/07 through 1/6/08).
December 18, 2007
Queens’ John Thompson Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Queens University of Charlotte’s John Thompson (5-2 overall, 2-1 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number five in the 2007-08 season.
December 11, 2007
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December 7, 2007
Abbey Men's Basketball To Play At Charlotte Bobcats Arena
The Belmont Abbey-North Greenville men's basketball game slated for January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheeler Center has been moved to Charlotte Bobcats Arena, and the contest will now start at 3:00 p.m. The contest will precede the Charlotte Bobcats-Dallas Mavericks game which is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.
December 4, 2007
Belmont Abbey’s Chad Patus Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Belmont Abbey College’s Chad Patus (3-4 overall, 3-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number three in the 2007-08 season.
December 4, 2007
MOC's Easley Named DII Bulletin's National Men's Basketball Player of the Month
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Mount Olive guard Kendrick Easley has been named Division II Men’s Basketball National Player of the Month for November, as selected by Division II Bulletin. Easley becomes the second player in Trojan history to win the award.
November 27, 2007
Mount Olive’s Brandon Streeter Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Brandon Streeter (3-0 overall, 1-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number two in the 2007-08 season.
November 20, 2007
Mount Olive’s Kendrick Easley Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, N.C.> Mount Olive College’s Kendrick Easley (2-0 overall, 0-0 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's basketball Player of the Week during week number one in the 2007-08 season.
November 19, 2007
Barton to Unveil National Championship Banner at Men's Basketball Home Opener
The Barton College men's basketball team will unveil its NCAA D-II Basketball National Championship banner during a pre-game ceremony Tuesday night in Wilson Gymnasium.
November 8, 2007
Charlotte Observer Previews Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball
Link above for a preview of Conference Carolinas 2007 upcoming season by the Charlotte Observer.
November 5, 2007
NCAA DII & CSTV Announce 2008 Basketball Package; Mount Olive vs. Barton Regular Season Men's Finale is One of Three National Games to be Televised
INDIANAPOLIS--- Division II and CSTV have announced a six-game men’s and women’s basketball package for the 2008 season. The three men’s games (all at noon Eastern) are Holy Family University at Philadelphia
University on February 9, Henderson State University at Harding University on February 23 and Mount Olive College at defending Division II champion Barton College on March 1.
October 31, 2007
NABC Releases Preseason Men's Basketball Poll; Barton Ranked No. 12
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Despite suffering its only loss last season in the national championship game, Winona State enters the 2007-08 campaign atop the list in the pre-season NABC/Division II coaches poll.
October 19, 2007
Defending National Champion Barton College Tops Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
Thomasville, NC> The Barton College men's basketball team sits atop the Conference Carolinas preseason coaches poll as it begins the defense of its NCAA DII National Basketball Championship. Following Barton in the poll are Mount Olive College and Queens University of Charlotte. Both teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year and have high hopes of returning again.
October 12, 2007
Defending National Champion Barton Ranked 8th in DII Bulletin Preseason MBB Poll
Division II Bulletin, founded in 1991, is the leading publication covering Division II men’s basketball. It is published by GSR Communications based in Beaverton, OR and have the Barton College men's basketball team ranked in their preseason Top 25.
October 12, 2007
Sporting News Names MOC's Kendrick Easley Preseason All-American
Mount Olive guard Kendrick Easley, who was named to last year’s Division II Bulletin National All-Freshman Men’s Basketball Team, has earned 2007-08 Preseason All-America Honorable Mention, as selected by The Sporting News. In addition, Mount Olive was listed among “Others To Watch” in The Sporting News’ Preseason Top 10 Poll. The Trojans will tip-off their 2007-08 campaign against two national top 10 teams.
October 5, 2007
Limestone Names Brandon Scott Head Men's Basketball Coach
Limestone College alumnus Brandon Scott has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the College. Scott, an assistant for the Saints from 2006-07, replaces Larry Epperly, who recently joined Head Coach Mack McCarthy’s men’s basketball coaching staff at NCAA Division I East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.
October 5, 2007
Epperly Leaving Limestone
Limestone College has announced that Athletics Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Epperly is leaving the College. Epperly will join Head Coach Mack McCarthy’s men’s basketball coaching staff at NCAA Division I East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.
September 7, 2007
MOC Basketball Alum Melvin Creddle Signs With Pro Team In Austria
Former Mount Olive basketball player Melvin Creddle has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Austria, it was announced this week. Creddle becomes the third former Trojan in the past month to sign with a European basketball team. Elton Coffield signed with a team in Germany and Elijah Rouse signed with a team in Denmark. Maurice Horton begins his second year with a top division team in Finland.
August 18, 2007
MOC's Coffield To Play Pro Basketball In Germany
Elton Coffield a three-time All-Conference first team selection and the second leading scorer in Mount Olive men’s basketball history, has signed a contract to play professional basketball for the BSW Sixers in Germany. Coffield leaves for Germany September 1 and the season gets underway September 22.
August 14, 2007
Queen's MBB Head Coach Leads Contingent of College Players to Barbados
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 14, 2007) —Brian Good led a team of eight American college players in the 2007 Bajan Unifest Games, marking the second annual summer trip to the Caribbean island of Barbados for the Queens University of Charlotte head coach. The games took place during the last week of June, with Good and his players from various colleges across the country, all walking away with lasting memories.
July 30, 2007
SAPC Alum, Chad Eichelberger Signs With ABA's Halifax Rainmen
July 27, 2007
Belmont Abbey Hires Three New Head Coaches
Belmont Abbey College, whose Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas, has filled three key coaching positions in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse, Athletic Director Richard M. Dull announced today.
July 19, 2007
NCAA Awards Knights’ Stone as a Basketball Statistical Champion
LAURINBURG, N.C.—In recognition of leading NCAA Division II in free throw percentage for the 2006/2007 season, St. Andrews Presbyterian College senior Richard Stone received a plaque from the National Collegiate Athletic Association this past week to acknowledge the huge accomplishment.
July 18, 2007
L.A. Dodgers Edge Barton Men's Basketball Team for ESPY
July 16, 2007
Conference Carolinas Names New Men’s &Women’s Basketball Supervisors of Officials
Thomasville, NC> Conference Carolinas recently named Joe Forte to the position of men’s basketball supervisor of officials while Vickie Van Kleeck was named the new women’s basketball supervisor of officials for the league. The selections were a result of an intensive search that included multiple candidates for each position. Commissioner Alan Patterson states, “Conference Carolinas is pleased with both the professional background of each supervisor and the opportunity to give specific attention to both men’s and women’s basketball officiating.”
July 2, 2007
BC's Atkinson Drafted by Harlem Globetrotters
June 8, 2007
Deidra Langston of Anderson and Anthony Atkinson of Barton Named 2006-07 CVAC Athletes of the Year
Thomasville, NC, June 7, 2007 – Conference Carolinas announced that Deidra Langston of Anderson University and Anthony Atkinson of Barton College have been named the 2006-07 Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Female and Male Athletes of the Year as voted on by the conference Athletics Directors. This prestigious award is presented annually to both a male and female student-athlete in recognition of their outstanding athletic contributions and achievement. In winning the awards Anderson celebrates its second female athlete of the year (2004-05 LaShonda Chiles) and Barton its third ever and second consecutive male honoree (1998-99 Todd Bailess & 2005-06 Brock Godwin).
April 5, 2007
Governor Meets with National Champion Barton Colleges Men's Basketball Team
RALEIGH - Yesterday North Carolina Governor Mike Easley welcomed the Barton College men's basketball team to the Governor's Mansion and officially proclaimed the day as "Bulldog Men's Basketball Day" in honor of the Wilson, NC team.
April 3, 2007
BC's Lievense Named NABC National Coach of the Year!
Ron Lievense has guided the Barton College men's basketball team to the NCAA Division II pinnacle — a national championship — and along the way, he has received the accolades that a championship-caliber coach deserves. On Sunday, Lievense, in his 11th year as Barton's head coach, was named the National Association of Basketball Coaches NCAA Division II Coach of the Year, becoming the first coach from the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference to earn the award.
March 27, 2007
National Championship Puts Barton College on the Map
It was one of the more astonishing finishes in recent college basketball memory. Given the stakes, it will be remembered as far more than that for Barton's Bulldogs, who won the NCAA Division II championship Saturday in a most improbable fashion. Barton, located in the eastern-N.C. city of Wilson, trailed by seven points with 45 seconds left against Winona (Minn.) State in the Division II title game in Springfield, Mass.
March 27, 2007
MOC's Easley Named to DII Bulletin MBskbl All-Freshmen Team
March 26, 2007
Thousands Greet National Champions! Wilson Community Alive with Barton Victory
Wilson, NC -When the police-escorted bus carrying the NCAA Division II National Champion Barton Bulldogs pulled up to the college gymnasium Sunday evening, a roaring cheer filled the air and chants of "I believe! I believe!" rang out. From as far out as the Wilson County line, people lined the roads to the college, cheering, waving banners and placards welcoming the team home from its heart-stopping, final-second victory over Winona State Saturday in Springfield, Mass.
March 24, 2007
Barton Wins Men's Basketball National Championship; CVAC Celebrates First Title Ever
SPRINGFIELD, Mass – It doesn’t get much better than this. Tournament Most Outstanding Player and senior guard Anthony Atkinson scored all of his team’s final 10 points, including a layup at the buzzer, as Barton rallied from a 74-67 deficit with 45 seconds remaining to capture the 2007 NCAA II Men’s Basketball title with a 77-75 victory over defending champion Winona State this afternoon at the Mass Mutual Center. The win caps an impressive week for Barton (31-5) who won its three Elite Eight games by a total of five points en route to its first NCAA II title.
March 22, 2007
Barton Wins! Advances to National Championship Game; First CVAC Team Ever to Play for Title
SPRINGFIELD, Mass – Barton men's basketball team will play Saturday on CBS for the NCAA DII National Championship at 1pm. This is the first time a CVAC school will play in a national championship game in any sport. A day after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, senior guard Anthony Atkinson drained a free throw with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift Barton to a thrilling 80-79 victory over Cal State San Bernardino in a national semifinal game tonight at the Mass Mutual Center. The game was close throughout, with 10 lead changes and nine ties in the second half alone.
March 21, 2007
BC's Atkinson Named to NABC All-American First Team
Springfield, MA> Barton College's Anthony Atkinson was among the top players in the country as one of 2007 NCAA Division II All-America team, as announced by the National Association of Basketball Coaches on Tuesday evening at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
March 21, 2007
Barton Advances to NCAA DII Final Four; Atkinson's Final Shot Seals OT Victory as Time Expires
SPRINGFIELD, Mass – Senior guard Anthony Atkinson dribbled the length of the floor and drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to lead Barton to an 83-81 overtime victory over Grand Valley State in the opening round of the Elite Eight at the Mass Mutual Center this afternoon. The game featured 17 lead changes and 13 ties, and the advantage changed hands seven times throughout the extra session.
March 19, 2007
Elite Eight to be Broadcast Live on CSTV; Barton Men Tip-off Wed. at Noon!
The NCAA announced today that CSTV will broadband stream the Men's and Women's Division II Elite Eight quarterfinal games this Wednesday, March 21. Barton College represents the CVAC and will tip-off noon on Wednesday against Grand Valley State.
March 14, 2007
Barton Men's Basketball Goes to Elite 8; CVAC Represents for 5th Straight Year
Barton Men's Basketball team won the NCAA East Regional Championship over Millersville on Tuesday and will advance to the NCAA DII Elite Eight tournament in Springfield, MA. They will play Wednesday 3/21/07 at 12 noon. This is the fifth consecutive year that a CVAC men's team has advanced to the Elite Eight and six out of seven years.
March 12, 2007
Barton Host NCAA Men's Basketball Regionals; Barton Plays Millersville Tuesday for Chance to Dance in Elite 8
Barton College host the final game of the NCAA East Regional basketball tournament on Tuesday night at 7pm when top-seeded Barton takes on No. 3 seed Millersville in the championship game. Barton is 27-5, has won 17 straight and is trying to defend its East Regional title and earn a return trip to Springfield, Mass., for the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 15 nationally while Millersville is 28-4 and ranked 12th.
March 5, 2007
CVAC Sends Record Number of Teams to the 'Big Dance'
The Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference set a conference record sending seven league basketball teams to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. The NCAA selection show announced late Sunday night the pairings for the tournament and the CVAC was proud to have four women’s teams and three men’s teams represent the conference.
March 4, 2007
Three CVAC Players Named to Daktronics MBB DII All-East Region Team
(PRINCETON, W.Va.)---High scoring guards dominate the selections for the 2006-07 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-East Region men's basketball squad. Sports information directors from regional institutions select the squad. West Virginia State guard Ted Scott was the top vote-getter and claimed the regional Player of the Year honor. Fellow guards Anthony Atkinson (Barton), DeMario Grier (Pfeiffer), and Corey McDuffie (West Liberty State) are also first team all-region honorees. Concord forward Tyrone Anderson is the lone forward on the five-player squad. All five standouts will now advance to the Daktronics Division II All-America ballot.
March 4, 2007
Men's & Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Selection Show To be Broadcast Live Sunday
INDIANAPOLIS -- NCAA Division II and CSTV: College Sports Television have announced the Division II men’s and women’s basketball selection shows will be broadcast on broadband via www.NCAAsports.com/dii. The selection shows are set to air on Sunday, March 4 beginning at 10:30 p.m. (EST) in an in-house studio at the NCAA National office and will last approximately a half hour.
March 3, 2007
2006-07 CVAC Basketball Tournament Championship Website
March 2, 2007
MOC's Head Basketball Coach Bill Clingan Records Win No. 300!
March 1, 2007
CVAC Announces 2007 All-Conference Teams; Player, Freshman, & Coach of the Year Awards
March 1, 2007
Men's Basketball All-Time All-CVAC Teams Announced
February 28, 2007
NCAA Releases DII Men's Basketball Regional Rankings; BC, MOC & QUC Represent CVAC
February 27, 2007
BC's Atkinson Wins Final CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week Award
Thomasville, NC > Anthony Atkinson, a 5’10 senior guard from Barton College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the thirteenth week of the 2006-07 season. This is the second time this season Atkinson has received this award.
February 26, 2007
Who's got game? A look at which teams have the best shots at making the finals of the CVAC tournaments.
February 26, 2007
Former Pioneers Excelling in CVAC
February 24, 2007
Final Pairings Set for CVAC Basketball Conference Championship Tournament
Thomasville, NC: Once again it came down to the final games of the regular season in order to decide pairings for the CVAC Championship Tournament. After late games this evening, final pairings have been set as teams will begin play Monday & Wednesday at higher seeded locations for the first and second rounds of the conference tournament. Semifinal and final games will be hosted by Pfeiffer University Friday and Saturday at Merner Gymnasium in Misenheimer, NC.
February 20, 2007
LC's Smith Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Terrell Smith, a 6'3 senior forward from Limestone College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the ninth week of the 2006-07 season.
February 16, 2007
Barton Men's Basketball Sets OT records!
February 13, 2007
PU's Greir Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Fourth Time
Thomasville, NC > DeMario Grier, a 6'1 senior guard from Pfeiffer University, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the eleventh week of the 2006-07 season. This is the fourth time that the Charlotte, NC native has won the award this year.
February 6, 2007
Barton vs. Anderson Basketball Doubleheader To Be Broadcast Live This Saturday by CSTV Broadband
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader between Barton College and Anderson University this Saturday, Feb. 10 will be broadcast via broadband video streaming. The games are two of nine NCAA Division II games set to be broadcast on Saturday as part of an agreement between the NCAA Division II membership and CSTV.
February 6, 2007
MOC's Streeter Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Brandon Streeter, a 6'6 junior forward from Mount Olive College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the tenth week of the 2006-07 season.
February 6, 2007
SAPC's Stone Leads Highly-Ranked Knights Free Throw Shooting Team
February 2, 2007
BC's Atkinson Chosen Among 17 Finalist for Prestigious National 'Bob Cousy' Award
February 1, 2007
QUC @ PU Basketball Doubleheader to be Broadcast Live This Saturday by CSTV Broadband
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader between Queens University of Charlotte and Pfeiffer University this Saturday, Feb. 3 will be broadcast via broadband video streaming. The games are two of nine NCAA Division II games set to be broadcast on Saturday as part of an agreement between the NCAA Division II membership and CSTV.
January 30, 2007
Abbey's Anthony Bell Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Anthony Bell, a 6'3 senior forward from Limestone College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the ninth week of the 2006-07 season.
January 23, 2007
MOC's Elijah Rouse Ranked Among Nation's Leaders In Four Stat Categories
January 23, 2007
LC's Coleman Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Andre Coleman, a 6'4 sophomore guard from Limestone College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the eighth week of the 2006-07 season.
January 18, 2007
Breaking News - It's a Girl! MOC Welcomes Newest Trojan!
January 16, 2007
BC's Atkinson Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Anthony Atkinson, a 5'10 senior guard from Barton College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the seventh week of the 2006-07 season.
January 9, 2007
PU's Greir Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Third Time This Year
Thomasville, NC > DeMario Grier, a 6'1 senior guard from Pfeiffer University, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the sixth week of the 2006-07 season. This is the third time that the Charlotte, NC native has won the award this year.
January 8, 2007
Pfeiffer's Grier Named National DII December Player of the Month in Men's Basketball
Misenheimer, NC--- The Division II Bulletin, a national monthly publication that follows Division II Men's Basketball, has announced that its Player of the Month for December is Pfeiffer University's DeMario Grier.
January 5, 2007
”Bomb Squad” Leads Cobras to Top of National Stats
December 19, 2006
PU's Cooper Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Tavares Cooper, a 6’3 senior guard from Pfeiffer University, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the fifth week of the 2006-07 season.
December 12, 2006
New NABC/Division II Men's Basketball Poll Released; PU 12th & BC T-23rd
December 12, 2006
MOC's Coffield Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Elton Coffield, a 6’4 senior guard from Mount Olive College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the fourth week of the 2006-07 season.
December 5, 2006
PU's Greir Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Second Straight Week
Thomasville, NC > DeMario Grier, a 6'1 senior guard from Pfeiffer University, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week' in the third week of the 2006-07 season. This is the second consecutive week that the Charlotte, NC native has won the award.
November 29, 2006
DII Men's Basketball Polls Released; BC 12th & PU Debuts @ 18th
November 28, 2006
PU's Grier Named Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > DeMario Grier, a 6’1 senior guard from Pfeiffer University, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week’ in the second week of the 2006-07 season.
November 21, 2006
Queens University of Charlotte's Chris Jones Named CVAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Thomasville, NC > Chris Jones, a 6’7 senior forward from Queens University of Charlotte, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) men's basketball ‘Player of the Week’ in the first week of the 2006-07 season.
November 8, 2006
MOC's Higginbotham Promoted To Associate Head MBB Coach
October 23, 2006
Barton Tops CVAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll; CVAC Announces 2006 Players to Watch
Thomasville, NC>The Barton College men's basketball team sits atop the 2006-2007 preseason poll as voted on by the conference coaches. The Bulldogs are coming off a precedent-setting 28-4 season that ended with an Elite Eight overtime loss to eventual NCAA D-II champ Winona State (MN).
October 13, 2006
Street & Smith Recognizes CVAC Men's Basketball Teams in Preseason Yearbook; PS Poll & All-Americans Listed
October 12, 2006
NCAA DII Bulletin Releases Men's & Women's Basketball Preseason Top 25; BC & MOC Ranked for MBB
September 8, 2006
Belmont Abbey Men's Basketball Team To Host Sport USA Basketball Clinic On Saturday, September 30
BELMONT, NC – The Belmont Abbey men's basketball program, in conjunction with Sport USA Basketball Clinics, will host a coaches clinic for high school coaches at the Wheeler Center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College on Saturday, September 30th. The clinic will feature instruction from several area college coaches, including Greg Marshall, Skip Prosser, Larry Hunter, Dale Kuhl and Dan Hughes, who is the head coach of the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA. Larry Nottingham, an assistant at the University of Illinois, will also be on hand.
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