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April 22, 2008 - Francis Marion University senior center fielder Justin Greene has been named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week, for the period of April 14-20. Greene batted .615 (8-for-13) in a three-game series at ASU as Francis Marion won two of three games. He homered in every game, scored nine runs, and drove in nine. 
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March 20, 2008 - Freshmen baseball player Tyler Lehman was looking forward to having an extra year at Francis Marion University to complete his Biology major and he had anticipated that the additional redshirt baseball season would allow him more time to work on his game.
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February 12, 2008 - Francis Marion University officials have announced the All-Tournament Team for this past weekend’s third-annual Swamp Fox Challenge, held Feb. 7-10 on FMU’s Cormell Field and at New Field in Hartsville. The team included four Patriots: LHP Zach Farry, RHP Ed Paul, SS Greg Phelps, and OF Justin Greene.
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January 28, 2008 - Francis Marion University has been picked to finish fifth in the battle for the Peach Belt Conference baseball title, according to the annual preseason poll by the conference’s coaches. FMU, which did receive one first-place vote and finished only eight points out of second place, opens its 2008 schedule on Saturday (Feb. 2) at Valdosta State University.
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January 28, 2008 - Junior catcher Jared Barkdoll (of Greencastle, Pa.) was recently selected to the 2008 preseason All-Peach Belt Conference baseball team. The team was chosen by the league’s Sports Information Directors and features players from seven of the 10 baseball-playing schools in the PBC.
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Francis Marion Ranked 25th in preseason NCAA II Baseball Poll
The Francis Marion University baseball team is ranked 25th in the preseason 2008 Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II Top 40 poll. The Patriots ended the 2007 season with a 36-18 record, the second-highest win total in the program’s history. FMU placed third during the Peach Belt Conference regular season and ended the year ranked 29th nationally. Eight of the squad’s losses were to nationally ranked opponents. Dating back to the 2005 season, the Patriots have appeared in 50 consecutive national polls. Five PBC squads are listed in the preseason poll, and five opponents on FMU’s 2008 schedule appear in the poll.
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October 30, 2007 - The Francis Marion University baseball team recently held its sixth-annual blood drive on Oct. 29. Thirty-nine players participated, donating a total of 39 units to the Pee Dee chapter of the American Red Cross. Through this annual event, the baseball program has donated more then 190 units over the past six years.
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October 10, 2007 - Former Francis Marion University baseball players returned to Florence and Cormell Field and enjoyed a very hospitable Alumni Weekend 2007. In the annual alumni game, the current cast of Patriot players beat the "Old Timers" 18-2.
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August 20, 2007 - The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold its seventh-annual “Baseball Alumni Weekend” with activities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7.
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May 30, 2007 - Francis Marion University senior baseball outfielder Nick Stewart (Greenville, S.C.) and junior basketball point guard Brittany Young (Moncks Corner, S.C.) have been named to the second-annual Peach Belt Conference All-Sportsmanship Team. One male and one female student-athlete from each of the league’s 12 member schools were placed on the team.
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May 28, 2007 - FLORENCE, S.C. – Francis Marion University junior pitcher Dylan Owen has been selected the NCAA Division II national Pitcher of the Year by two different voting groups. The 6-0 right-hander from Chesterfield topped both the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association All-America Team and the inaugural Daktronics Inc. All-America squad.
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May 25, 2007 - Four Francis Marion University Patriots have been honored with the release of a pair of All-Region baseball teams. FMU junior pitcher Dylan Owen, senior catcher Michael Ward, and senior outfielder Nick Stewart were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All-South Atlantic Region Team, while both Owen and junior relief pitcher Zach Farry was named to the Daktronics Inc. All-Region squad.
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May 16, 2007 - Three Francis Marion University Patriots were recently named to the 2007 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference baseball team. Senior catcher Michael Ward, senior outfielder Nick Stewart, and junior right-handed pitcher Dylan Owen were all named to the All-PBC squad. Owen was also named the PBC “Pitcher of the Year” for the second consecutive year.
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May 14, 2007 - Francis Marion University junior right-handed pitcher Dylan Owen was named to the All-Tournament Team at the recent Peach Belt Conference Tournament held in Spartanburg.
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May 14, 2007 - The 22nd-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team learned early Monday morning that it was not among those selected to the NCAA Division II national tournament. FMU finished the year 36-18 and placed third during the Peach Belt Conference regular season. The Patriots were looking for their fourth NCAA invitation in the past five years.
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May 7, 2007 - Francis Marion University occupies the 22nd position in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (May 7), and the Patriots learned they would meet USC Upstate in the opening round of this week’s Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
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May 1, 2007 - Francis Marion University remained 19th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, as the Patriots prepare to conclude their regular-season schedule. FMU is currently 33-15 and third in the Peach Belt Conference standings at 16-11.
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April 24, 2007 - Francis Marion University junior outfielder Justin Greene has been named the Peach Belt Conference “Player of the Week” for the week of April 16-22.
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February 13, 2007 - Francis Marion University junior right-hander Dylan Owen has been named the Peach Belt Conference “Pitcher of the Week” for the week of Feb. 5-11.
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February 12, 2007 - Francis Marion University officials have announced the All-Tournament Team for this past weekend’s second-annual Peach Belt-CVAC Baseball Challenge (Gerald Griffin Classic), held Feb. 9-11 on FMU’s Cormell Field.
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February 1, 2007 - The sixth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will begin its 2007 season at home on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 3) with a doubleheader against Belmont Abbey College. The twinbill will start at noon on Cormell Field. Swamp Club passes are accepted, while general admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Ivey Jernigan of Timmonsville, a lead groundskeeper at FMU who helps maintain the Patriot athletic fields, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch to open the 2007 campaign.
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January 28, 2007 - For the second year in a row, Francis Marion University has been tabbed to finish second in the battle for the Peach Belt Conference baseball title, according to the annual preseason poll by the conference’s coaches. The second-place selection equals last year’s selection as the highest ever for the Patriots since the PBC was formed. The Patriots open their 2007 schedule on Feb. 3 with a home doubleheader against Belmont Abbey College.
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January 4, 2007 - The Francis Marion University baseball team, fresh off its first trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series, is ranked sixth in the preseason 2007 Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II Top 40 poll. The Patriots ended a record-setting 2006 season ranked sixth with a 41-18 mark.
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November 29, 2006 - Francis Marion University left-handed pitcher Ryan Ariail has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles professional baseball club. Ariail was signed by scout Dominic Viola after a personal tryout. He is scheduled to report to the squad's spring training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., early next year.
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September 27, 2006 - The Francis Marion University baseball program will hold its sixth-annual “Baseball Alumni Weekend” with activities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8.
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August 14, 2006 - Francis Marion University head baseball coach Art Inabinet has been selected as the 2006 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Diamond Sports Company Coach of the Year for the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region.
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August 14, 2006 - Francis Marion University baseball head coach Art Inabinet has announced that Sean Heffernan of Florence has joined the Patriot staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
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August 9, 2006 - Another Francis Marion University baseball player, southpaw Ryan Ariail, has begun playing professionally, while a current Patriot, outfielder Nick Stewart, has earned a summer league honor.
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August 4, 2006 - Baseball scouts talk about the five tools: speed, fielding, arm, hitting for average and hitting for power. Manchester Silkworm centerfielder Justin Greene (Goose Creek, SC/Francis Marion) is emerging as that prototypical five tool threat.
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July 18, 2006 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of outfielder Jeff Felten of Kershaw and middle infielder Ryan Hypke of Glenarm, Ill., to national letters of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots.
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July 14, 2006 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of catcher Keith Hardwick of Myrtle Beach to a national letter of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots.
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FMU Baseball Players Earn Summer All-Star Honors
July 13, 2006 - Three Francis Marion University baseball players have earned All-Star honors while playing in summer collegiate leagues. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Owen and outfielder Derek Kennamer have both been selected to the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game, which will be held July 18 in Fayetteville, N.C. Owen was named to the American squad and Kennamer to the National squad. Outfielder Nick Stewart was selected to play in the New York Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game, which was held July 3 in Watertown, N.Y. Stewart played on the East Division squad, and was also a participant in the league's Home Run Derby contest. FMU assistant coach Robbie Wilson served as an assistant coach for the West Division team at the NYCBL event.
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June 23, 2006 - Eight Francis Marion University baseball players were listed in the final 2006 NCAA Division II baseball statistical report, while the Patriots ranked highly in several team categories.
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June 22, 2006 - Left-handed pitcher Lee Tabor, who helped lead Francis Marion University to the NCAA Division II College World Series this past season, recently signed a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds and reported to the organization's rookie team in Sarasota, Fla.
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June 13, 2006 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of two players from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)-Catonsville to national letters of intent: shortstop Greg Phelps of Glen Burnie, Md., and outfielder Shawn Summers of Reisterstown, Md. Both players will have two years of eligibility at FMU.
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June 8, 2006 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of three student-athletes to national letters of intent: middle infielder Eric Armstrong of Pitman, N.J., catcher Matt Cochran of Charlotte, N.C., and right-handed pitcher Coleman "Cole" McKellar of Ashland City, Tenn. All three will join the Patriot program this fall.
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June 8, 2006 - Nearly half of the Francis Marion University baseball team is remaining active on the diamond during the 2006 summer, playing in a handful of leagues along the East Coast.
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June 8, 2006 - Francis Marion University junior left-handed pitcher Lee Tabor was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 30th round of Major League Baseball's 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Wednesday (June 7).
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June 5, 2006 - Francis Marion University is ranked sixth in the final 2006 Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (June 5), the highest end-of-the-season ranking ever for the Patriot program.
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June 1, 2006 - Francis Marion University sophomore right-hander Dylan Owen has been selected to the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-American Team. The Chesterfield native is one of four starting pitchers name to the 16-member first team.
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May 29, 2006 - Mark Gilliford scored on a fielder's choice grounder in the top of the 10th inning to give West Chester University a 3-2 win over Francis Marion University, Monday afternoon (May 29) at the NCAA Division II College World Series, knocking the Patriots out of the double-elimination tournament. Francis Marion ends its most successful season ever with a 41-18 mark.
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May 28, 2006 - Francis Marion University will face West Chester University in an elimination game at the NCAA Division II College World Series, Monday at 2:30 p.m. (Central Time).
The game can be heard live on Sports Radio 100.1 The Fan, and live stats can be seen on the internet at www.bscsports.net/live/baseball/day/xlive.htm or www.valdosta.edu/athletics/montgomery/
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May 27, 2006 - Senior designated hitter Lee Cruz drilled a solo home run over the center-field fence with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift top-ranked University of Tampa to a hard-fought 4-3 win over Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (May 27) in the opening game of the NCAA Division II College World Series.
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May 25, 2006 - The Francis Marion University baseball team arrived in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday evening to prepare for the NCAA Division II College World Series, which begins on Saturday (May 27).
Francis Marion (41-16) will face top-ranked University of Tampa (50-6) in the tournament's opening game, Saturday at 1 p.m. (Central Time). All FMU action can be heard on Sports Radio 100.1 The Fan and live stats for the tournament games will be available at www.valdosta.edu/athletics/montgomery/
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May 22, 2006 - By virtue of winning its first-ever NCAA regional tournament championship, Francis Marion University climbed nine positions to third in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, the highest ranking ever for the Patriot program.
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May 22, 2006 - The honors continue to roll in for Francis Marion University sophomore right-hander Dylan Owen. The Chesterfield native has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Atlantic Region Team, in addition to being named the region's "Pitcher of the Year."
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May 21, 2006 - Sophomore right-hander Dylan Owen tossed six scoreless innings and the second-seeded Patriots tallied three runs on no hits in the bottom of the eighth inning to claim a 7-4 come-from-behind win over top-seeded Georgia College & State University, Sunday afternoon (May 21) to capture the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Tournament championship and advance to the College World Series for the first time in school history.
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May 15, 2006 - The 12th-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team learned early Monday morning that it has earned a bid to the NCAA Division II national tournament, the program's third such invitation in the past four seasons. The Patriots will play in the six-team South Atlantic Regional, Thursday through Sunday (May 18-21), in Milledgeville, Ga.
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May 11, 2006 - Two Francis Marion University Patriots picked up honors at the Peach Belt Conference awards banquet held prior to the start of the PBC baseball tournament. FMU right-handed pitcher Dylan Owen was named the PBC "Pitcher of the Year" and Patriot third baseman Taylor Norfleet was selected as the "Freshman of the Year."
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May 8, 2006 - Francis Marion University, which reached a new high in the latest national poll, will face Armstrong Atlantic State University in a first-round game at the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournament on Thursday (May 11). The complete list of tournament pairings was released by the PBC office on Monday.
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May 2, 2006 - The sixth-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will conclude its regular-season schedule with a three-game home series against Peach Belt Conference foe USC Upstate, Wednesday and Thursday (May 3-4).
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April 27, 2006 - FLORENCE, S.C. - Francis Marion University junior right fielder Nick Stewart has been named the Peach Belt Conference "Player of the Week" for the week of April 17-23.
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April 18, 2006 - Francis Marion University sophomore right-hander Dylan Owen has been named the Peach Belt Conference "Pitcher of the Week" for the week of April 10-17, the third time a Patriot hurler has earned the award this season.
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April 17, 2006 - Francis Marion University climbed three positions to sixth in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, the highest ranking ever for the Patriot program.
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April 10, 2006 - Francis Marion University junior left-hander Lee Tabor has been named the Peach Belt Conference "Pitcher of the Week" for the week of April 3-10, the second time he has earned the award this season.
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April 10, 2006 - With the release of three new NCAA Division II national polls, two Francis Marion University sports teams are ranked in the Top 10 with a third squad knocking on the door at No. 11. The FMU baseball team, with a 27-11 record, is ranked ninth in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll. The Patriot men's tennis team (16-1) remains eighth in the latest Fila Collegiate Tennis Rankings (NCAA Division II Top 40), while the Patriot women (17-4) move up two spots to 11th position.
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March 27, 2006 - Francis Marion University climbed four positions to 13th in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday.
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March 23, 2006 - The 17th-ranked Francis Marion University baseball team will play host to second-ranked Georgia College & State University for a key three-game Peach Belt Conference series beginning Friday (March 24).
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March 21, 2006 - Francis Marion University climbed seven positions to 17th in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday, as the Patriots prepare for a 13-game homestand.
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February 20, 2006 - Francis Marion University officials have announced the All-Tournament Team for this past weekend's inaugural Peach Belt-CVAC Baseball Challenge, held Feb. 17-19 on FMU's Cormell Field. Two FMU players, Dylan Owen and Taylor Norfleet, were among those chosen.
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February 8, 2006 - Francis Marion University junior left-hander Lee Tabor has been named the Peach Belt Conference "Pitcher of the Week" for the opening week of the 2006 season, Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
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February 8, 2006 - Following the opening weekend of the baseball season, Francis Marion University dropped three spots to 14th in the latest Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday.
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February 1, 2006 - After earning NCAA Division II national tournament invitations two of the past three seasons, the Francis Marion University baseball team is looking to take the next step up in becoming a national contender. That step, according to sixth-year head coach Art Inabinet, begins on the road.
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January 20, 2006 - Francis Marion University has been tabbed to finish second in the race for the Peach Belt Conference 2006 baseball title, finishing a short distance behind preseason favorite USC Aiken, according to the annual preseason poll by the conference's coaches.
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January 4, 2006 - The Francis Marion University baseball team is ranked 11th in the preseason 2006 Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 40 poll, released on Wednesday.
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June 25, 2005 - Manning native Lee Tabor has been named the Valley Baseball League's Northern Division Pitcher of the Week for his work last week. Tabor, a left-handed pitcher, recently completed his sophomore season at Francis Marion University.
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June 25, 2005 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of outfielder Derek Kennamer of McMinnville, Tenn., to a national letter of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2006.
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June 25, 2005 - Francis Marion University sophomore left-handed pitcher Lee Tabor and senior center fielder Quentin Davis were recently named to the inaugural National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) NCAA Division II All-America Team. Both were among those receiving honorable mention recognition.
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June 12, 2005 - Francis Marion University senior center fielder Quentin Davis was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round of Major League Baseball's 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Tuesday (June 7).
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June 2, 2005 - Francis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of outfielder Trent Knight of Cheraw and infielder Taylor Norfleet of West End, N.C., to national letters of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2006.
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April 18, 2005 - After winning two of three conference games this past weekend, Francis Marion University moved up five positions back into the Top 10 at No. 10 in this week'Â?Â?s Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (April 18). FMU is tied with Rollins College for the 10th position.
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April 3, 2005 - Despite sweeping a three-game conference series this past weekend, the Francis Marion University baseball team dropped six positions to 15th in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (April 4).
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March 29, 2005 - The Francis Marion University baseball team climbed one position to ninth in this week's Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll, released on Monday (March 28).
The Patriots are 21-9-1, and have won 10 of their last 13 contests. The ninth-place ranking is the second highest ever for the Patriot program.
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March 1, 2005 - After sweeping two games from 11th-ranked Augusta State University this past weekend, the Francis Marion University baseball team entered the national poll for the first time this season, debuting at No. 29 in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine NCAA Division II Top 30 poll released Monday (Feb. 28).
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January 25, 2005 - The University of North Florida has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the 2005 Peach Belt Conference baseball championship according to a poll of the league's 11 head coaches released on Friday, while Francis Marion University was tabbed to finish ninth.
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