Atlanta, GA- Three Lions scored in double figures, Tuesday March 2, 2010, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Rams of Albany State University.  With this being the third meeting for the Lions and Rams in the 2009-2010 basketball season, the Lions were sure the third time would be the charm.  The Lions lost once again and ended the 2009-10 basketball season at the 77th SIAC Basketball tournament held at Forbes Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Julian English led the way for the Lions with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Marcus McDaniel would follow with 14 points, and second-team All-Conference member Geno Green added 13 points in the 66-62 loss.

The Lions shot 42 percent from the field, outrebounded the Rams 42-27, but the Rams got 22 of their 66 points from the charity stripe with 31 attempts.  The Lions got just 13 attempts at the free throw line, and converted on 11.

With the loss, the Lions end their season 8-20 overall and 8-16 SIAC Conference.

Turett O'Neal led for the Rams with 19 points.

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Atlanta, GA- The Paine College Lady Lions ended their 2009-2010 Basketball season, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia at the 77th SIAC Tournament.

The Lady Lions opened up the tournament facing Stillman College Lady Tigers, and held the lead up until the seven minute mark, and then a basket by the Lady Tigers tied the game.   The Lady Lions were not able to recover before halftime, and went into the locker room with a 10 point deficit (31-21).

Terria Davis was the lone Lady Lion to score in double figures with 10 points.  Shanee’ Butler scored 9 points, and Jasmine Faulkner scored 8 points.

With the loss, the Lady Lions end their season with a 6-20 overall record, and 5-18 in the SIAC.

Head Coach Terence Palmer stated “Honestly, I was disappointed this season, only one team will be happy in the end. It’s bigger than just one game. They did better towards the end which I’m happy about, but it was a disappointment.” “Next season my main focus is to find a point guard to give us more experience and leadership from up top.”

Alecia Young led for the Lady Tigers with 19 points.

The 77th Annual SIAC Tournament is being held at Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  The tournament will run through Saturday, March 6, 2010.

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Augusta, GA- The Paine College Lions Baseball team will be hosting the Senators of Davis & Elkins College out of West Virginia, Saturday, February 27, 2010 and Sunday, February 28, 2010.

The double-header on Saturday is scheduled for 12:00 Noon, and the single game on Sunday, is also scheduled for noon.

The Lions will open up SIAC conference play Saturday, March 6, 2010 as they host Benedict College Tigers in a double-header.  The first-pitch is scheduled for 12:00 Noon. (Pictured-Senior Carlos Fiqueroa)

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Augusta, GA- The Paine College Lions Baseball Team will be playing Augusta State University Jaguars, Friday, February 19, 2010.

The Lions opened up their season on the road at Voorhees College, in Denmark, South Carolina.

Tonight’s (Friday) game will be held at Lake Olmstead Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:00 PM.

The Lions and Jaguars will meet again tomorrow, Saturday February 20, 2010 at Lake Olmstead Stadium with game time scheduled for 1:00 PM.

The Lions are coached by Pete Cardenas. (Pictured)

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Fort Valley, GA- Three Lady Lions scored double digits, but it wasn't enough as the Lady Lions fell to the Lady Wildcats of Fort Valley State University.  Antionette McPhail led all scorers with 15 points, Areyal LeDeatte scored 11 points, and Shanee Butler score 10 points in the 50-58 loss, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Fort Valley, Georgia.

The Lady Lions gave the Lady Wildcats a run for their money, as they rebounded from a 16 point (35-19) halftime deficit.  The Lady Lions came out of the locker-room, and scored seven points to cut the lead to 9 points. 

A layup by Terria Davis (pictured) at the two minute mark cut the Wildcat lead to one (49-48). With a missed jumper by the Wildcats Jasmine Birdsong and a rebound by Paine’s Antionette McPhail, the Lady Lions had the opportunity to take the lead, but an offensive foul gave the Lady Wildcats possession with 1:25 left in the game.

The Lady Lions got into foul trouble, and the Lady Wildcats extended the lead to 56-48, before the Lady Lions were able to score again.

With the loss, the Lady Lions fall 5-18 overall, and 4-16 SIAC.

Takesha Riggs led the way for Fort Valley State University Lady Wildcats with 12 points, 2 blocks, and 5 steals.
 
The Lady Lions will be back in action, Thursday, February 18, 2010 as they face the Lady Rams of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.  Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

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Due to the inclement weather conditions in the Central Savannah River Area, the Paine College Homecoming Parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 will be canceled.  

The following Homecoming events are still scheduled for the weekend. Please see the list of the following events:

Paine College Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast-- 8a.m. at the Candler Memorial Library Building
Paine College Homecoming Game--2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the T.W. Josey High School Gymnasium
Paine College Greek Step Show -- 8 p.m. at the Randall Carter Gymnasium
Paine College Homecoming Alumni Party --10 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel & Suites

Tickets can be purchased at entrance of each event.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

For more information please contact The Office of Communications and Marketing at (676) 215-8576. 

Tuskegee, AL- After an overtime loss just two days earlier, the Lady Lions decided that they would give it all they had to end an eight game losing streak, and they conquered.   The Lady Lions beat the Golden Tigerettes of Tuskegee University, Monday, February 1, 2010 at the James Center Arena on the campus of Tuskegee University.

Three Lady Lions scored in double digits including, Sherita Rayford (pictured) who scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.   Areyal LeDeatte also scored 12 points, while Terria Davis chipped in with 10 points in the 53-51 win.

The Golden Tigerettes, initially built their lead to be up by eight points, but the Lady Lions chipped away, and went into halftime with a five point lead, and maintained the lead after the half.

Tequila Martin led the way for the Golden Tigerettes scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds.

With the win, the Lady Lions improve to 4-14 overall and to a 3-12 SIAC conference record. 

The Lady Lions return to action Thursday, February 4, 2010 as they host Clark Atlanta University at 5:30 PM in Carter Gymnasium.

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Augusta, GA-Coming off of their first losing season in 8 years, the 2010 baseball team is once again ready to accept the challenge of being one of the top teams in the SIAC.  The Lions who were SIAC Tournament Champions in 2000 and 2005, are geared up and ready for this season.

INFIELD: Injuries took its toll on last years starters but 1st baseman Carlos Figueroa, 2nd baseman Trey Lariscy, Short Stop Chris Alvarez and Catcher Brandon Dominy are all back to reclaim their starting positions.  Freshman Christian Gaston will handle the 3rd base.  Look for Trey Crain, sophomore, freshman Brandon Banks, Senior Quinton Heath, and transfer sophomore Evan Howard to see plenty of playing time.

OUTFIELD: Centerfielder and senior Alex Humphrey is the only returner.  Freshman Zachary Drummond, Rashad Harris, Jeffery Brown, and Trey Bailey will compete for starting positions.

PITCHERS: All the starters are back from last year’s young staff.  Brad Freeman, Avery McAlpine, and Daniel Wilson will lead the staff.  Look for Evan Howard, Yahvieh Villanova, and Christian Gaston to push for starting spots.  Rounding out the pitching staff will be Carlos Figueroa, Jeffery Brown, and Rashad Harris.

Offensively, the Lions will rely on their team speed and play the small game.  “Pitching and team defense will still be the key to our season,” comments Coach Pete Cardenas.  “If the young pitchers can grow up fast and compliment the starters and we can stay healthy, I believe we can return to being one of the elite teams in this conference.”

The Lions will open their season at Voorhees College, February 1, 2010.  The Lions will be on their home field, February 6, 2010 as they host Bluefield State.  SIAC conference play will begin for the Lions as they host Benedict College Tigers, March 6, 2010.

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Tuscaloosa, AL- Down by two points and with 18 seconds left on the clock, the Lady Lions had two opportunities to win by one point, or tie the game for a second overtime, but to no avail.  The Lady Tigers of Stillman College held on to win the SIAC conference match-up against the Lady Lions 70-68 on the campus of Stillman College Saturday, January 30, 2010.

The Lady Lions went into the locker room with a six point lead (33-27).  The Lady Lions seemed to be confident and continued to play hard, but at the end of regulation the Lions and Tigers were tied at 60 to send the game into overtime.

The Lady Tigers jumped out and scored four of their 10 overtime points early, and the Lady Lions finally connected with a lay-up by Freshman Jasmine Faulkner with 2:30 left in the period.

Four  Lady Lions scored in double-digits, led by Areyal LeDeatte who scored 17 points, Shanee’ Butler added 16, Jasmine Faulkner 12 points, and Antionette McPhail 11 points.

With the loss, the Lady Lions fall to 3-14 on the season, and 2-12 SIAC conference record.

Jamilla McKinnis led the way for the Lady Tigers coming off of the bench and scoring 17 points, and grabbing 8 rebounds.

The Lady Lions will be traveling to Tuskegee, AL to face Tuskegee University Golden Tigerettes February 1, 2010.  Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM CST.

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Augusta, GA- Senior, Marcus McDaniel (pictured) led all scorers with 18 points, and fellow teammate, Junior Curtravious Smith grabbed 15 rebounds, and contributed 8 points, but the Lions fell short to the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Carter Gymnasium.

22 turnovers also aided in the 60-69 loss, as the Tigers scored 20 points off of Paine’s turnovers. The Maroon Tigers had four players to score in double –figures, led by Jelani Figures and Keon Blackledge scoring 15 points each.

Lions leading scorer, senior Julian English scored only 7-points, shooting 3-12 from the field.

With the loss, the Lions fall to 5-10 overall, and 5-7 SIAC. 

The Lions will travel to Memphis, TN to face 2008-2009 SIAC Champions LeMoyne-Owen College, Thursday, January 21, 2010 with the game scheduled for 7:30 PM (CST).  The Lions will then travel to Birmingham, AL to play Miles College, January 23, 2010.  The game-time is slated for 7:30 PM (CST).

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