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Women's Soccer

Lady Pats downed by Georgia College

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 30, 2016
Women's Soccer

Lady Patriots mauled by Lander University Bearcats

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 26, 2016
Men's Soccer

Bearcats claw past Patriots, take victory

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 26, 2016
Sophomore outfielder Tori Gaskins (4) has 16 hits, nine runs and a .219 batting average for the season.

Patriots conquer Montevallo Falcons

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
April 20, 2016
Kaylee Childers, a right fielder and pitcher for FMU’s softball team, credits her passion for the sport to her grandfather who introduced her to softball at a young age.

Meet The Athletes, Kaylee Childers

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 30, 2016
Briana Burgins (3) helped the lady Patriots in their battle for the Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship. The Pats were eliminated by the University of Alaska at Anchorage.

Seawolves drown Pats in fight for title

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 30, 2016
Casey Murakami says she loves the small community of FMU and enjoys playing goal keeper for her Patriots.

Meet The Athletes, Casey Murakami

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 9, 2016

Meet the Athletes, Courtney Wood

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
December 2, 2015
Sophomore Briana Burgins (3) jumps for the ball during the tip off in the game against the P effer Falcons.

Pats fly past falcons, keep undefeated record

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
December 2, 2015
Joshua Lippard (32) blocks a Piedmont player at in the paint during the Nov. 20 game.

Bruins fall to Pats in non-conference play

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
December 2, 2015

Bulldogs bite Pats in NCAA tournament

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
November 11, 2015
While an avid golfer, Pettersen also has a passion for business. He plans to take the Gradaute Management Admission Search Service after completing his four-year degree.

Meet The Athletes: Tobias Pettersen

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
November 11, 2015

FMU Patriots fall to Saints, defeat Pirates

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
November 11, 2015
FMU Patriots get pumped up for the game by chanting and holding hands after shaking hands with the players for Georgia College.

Freshmen lead Pats to victory over Bobcats

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 21, 2015
Junior Calie Smith (8) made 13 kills, one ace and two blocks during the Oct. 13 game against the Queens University Royals.

Royals spoil fall break

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 21, 2015
Gael Mabiala (2) kicks the ball up the field towards the goal with the help of fellow Patriots behind him.

Patriots soar past nationally-ranked Hawks

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 30, 2015
Junior Carlie Smith (8), an outside hitter, jumps towards the ball for a spike as the Jaguars get ready to defend their side.

Jags drowns in sea of red

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 30, 2015
Senior mid-fielder Arianna Pierner faces an opponent from University of North Florida at the lady Patriot's season opener on their home field.

Lady Patriots kick off season

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 5, 2015

Intramurel hosts NFL Madden tournament

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 3, 2015
Lady Patriots battle for PBC tournament bid

Lady Patriots battle for PBC tournament bid

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
April 22, 2015
USC-Aiken Pacers crash homecoming party, eliminate Patriots from PBC playoffs pt.2

USC-Aiken Pacers crash homecoming party, eliminate Patriots from PBC playoffs pt.2

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 4, 2015
USC-Aiken Pacers crash homecoming party, eliminate Patriots from PBC playoffs pt.1

USC-Aiken Pacers crash homecoming party, eliminate Patriots from PBC playoffs pt.1

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 4, 2015
Lander Bearcats maul Patriots, 67-49

Lander Bearcats maul Patriots, 67-49

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
February 5, 2015
Bearcats steal win at Smith University Center

Bearcats steal win at Smith University Center

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
February 5, 2015
Patriots fall to Flagler, still winless in PBC play

Patriots fall to Flagler, still winless in PBC play

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
January 14, 2015
Lady Patriots march through Saints, 68-52

Lady Patriots march through Saints, 68-52

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
January 14, 2015
Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes 36 graduates

Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes 36 graduates

Brandon Rybak, Staff Writer
January 12, 2015
Patriots fall to USCA Pacers in PBC semifinal

Patriots fall to USCA Pacers in PBC semifinal

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
November 22, 2014
Pinillos crowned Big Man on Campus

Pinillos crowned Big Man on Campus

Brandon Rybak, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014
Runner Wright pens name into FMU history

Runner Wright pens name into FMU history

Brandon Rybak, Staff Writer
October 10, 2014
Patriots prevail at Hartzler, improve to 5-1

Patriots prevail at Hartzler, improve to 5-1

Brandon Rybak, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
Patriots pillaged by East Carolina

Patriots pillaged by East Carolina

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 20, 2014
Meet The Coaches: Jay Sparks

Meet The Coaches: Jay Sparks

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
September 20, 2014
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