http://aasu.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb5509 Former Newberry head man becomes the 10th men's basketball head coach in Armstrong Atlantic State University history; press conference at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday will introduce Luther to the AASU community. Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb5509 2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb42709dearing Senior guard led the Pirates in free throw percentage in 2008-09, hitting 88-of-113 free throws for a 77.9 percentage. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb42709dearing 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb42709search Tusculum head coach Jim Boone, former Georgia assistant Mike Jones and Newberry head coach Jeremy Luther will visit campus this week. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb42709search 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/insideAthletics/news/pbc41409 Senior shooting guard for the No. 25-ranked Pirates and junior Savannah native for the Lady Pirates earn spots on the league's first basketball All-Academic team. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/insideAthletics/news/pbc41409 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb32909 Dearing sponsored the Dearing Cup, given to AASU's best free throw shooter each year, since 1955 and is a member of the AASU Athletic Hall of Fame. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb32909 2009-03-29T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb32709 AASU men's basketball coach compiled a 134-73 record in seven seasons for the Pirates, including four NCAA Championships berths. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb32709 2009-03-27T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb31409 Pirates end season 23-7, tied for third-most wins in school history. T.T. Hall scores 18 in his final game; Dwight Tolbert adds 17. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb31409 2009-03-14T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3809 Pirates will be the No. 3 seed in the Southeast Region, to be held in Augusta, Ga. It is the fourth NCAA appearance for AASU in the last six years and eighth berth overall. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3809 2009-03-08T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3709 It takes 60 minutes, but No. 17 USC Aiken picks up 90-87 win over AASU in the longest game in Pirate men's basketball history. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3709 2009-03-07T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3609 Wilson's dunk with 3.9 seconds remaining gives AASU a 68-66 win over Francis Marion; Pirates advance to the PBC Semifinals on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3609 2009-03-06T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3309 Tolbert named to the league's first team; Moultrie earns second-team honors as AASU places two players on the All-PBC squad for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3309 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3309rank AASU's four-game win streak brings Pirates back into national rankings; gives Peach Belt four ranked teams heading into PBC Tournament. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3309rank 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3209 Junior averaged 26.5 points per game in leading AASU to two wins to wrap up the 2008-09 regular season. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb3209 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb22809 Junior steals the show on Senior Day with a career-high 29 points, including a perfect 13-of-13 from the free throw line; Brian Moultrie adds 15 points for AASU. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb22809 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb22509 AASU hits 11-of-12 free throws in the extra period to pick up victory; Dwight Tolbert hits for a game-high 24 points, including basket with five seconds left to force OT. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb22509 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21909 AASU reaches 20-win plateau for the fourth season out of the last six; T.T. Hall scores a game-high 25 points on the night. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21909 2009-02-19T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21609 Pirates hit 7-of-12 threes after intermission, win for first time over the Lakers in Morrow since 2002-03. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21609 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21409 In only the second matchup of nationally-ranked teams in Alumni Arena history, Augusta State shakes off an 0-for-17 start from the field to pick up the victory. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21409 2009-02-14T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21109 AASU picks up its first road win over a nationally-ranked team in more than five years; Pirates shoot 59 percent after halftime to pick up the win. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21109 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21009 Pirates drop five spots from last week's poll; face two nationally-ranked foes this week in Peach Belt Conference action. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb21009 2009-02-10T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/mbkb2709 AASU shoots 60 percent from the floor and hits 10-of-18 three-pointers; Dwight Tolbert hits for 17 in the first half en route to a game-high 21 points. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/mbkb2709 2009-02-07T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2409 Calvin Wilson records double-double with 18 points and career-high 14 rebounds as AASU sweeps season series from Georgia Southwestern. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2409 2009-02-04T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2309 Loss at nationally-ranked USC Aiken on Saturday moves AASU down three spots; four PBC teams continue to appear in the Top 25 poll. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2309 2009-02-03T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2209 Francis Marion uses a 15-0 second-half run to hand the No. 12-ranked AASU men's basketball squad its second straight loss. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb2209 2009-02-02T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb13109 USC Aiken hands Pirates an 81-76 loss, knocking AASU out of first in the PBC; Moultrie leads all scorers with 22 points. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb13109 2009-01-31T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12809 Senior scores 16 of his game-high 18 points after intermission, Pirates pick up fifth straight win and are off to the best start in school history at 15-2. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12809 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12709 Pirates are the biggest movers in this week's poll, moving up six spots to No. 12; Ranking is the highest for AASU in the PBC era and the highest since 1978-79. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12709 2009-01-27T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12409 AASU (14-2) off to its best start since 1978-79; senior T.T. Hall leads a quartet of Pirates in double figures with 15 points. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12409 2009-01-24T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12209 AASU shoots a decade-best 67.3 percent from the floor and rattle the rim 11 times in Thursday's Peach Belt win over Columbus State. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12209 2009-01-22T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12009 AASU makes the seven-spot jump in its second week in the men's basketball coaches' poll; Pirates' highest ranking since February 21, 2006. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12009 2009-01-20T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11909 AASU shoots 64.5 percent from the floor after halftime, turning a two-point halftime lead into a 20-point victory; Dwight Tolbert hits for 21 points off the bench, Gabriel Robinson scores a season-high 15 points. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11909 2009-01-19T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11409 Senior scores eight straight points in the final two minutes to help AASU erase a nine-point second-half deficit and earn its first win this season as a nationally-ranked squad. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11409 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11309 Pirates went 2-1 last week, lost on last-second shot at No. 7 Augusta State; move into poll for the first time since the 2006-07 season. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11309 2009-01-13T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11009 Ben Madgen's driving layup with 1.5 seconds left snaps AASU's six-game win streak; Five AASU players score in double figures, led by Brian Moultrie and Dwight Tolbert's 15 points apiece. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb11009 2009-01-10T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb1709 Senior guard scores 24 points in leading Pirates to their sixth straight win; PBC Player of the Week Brian Moultrie adds a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb1709 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb10509 AASU outrebounds the Saints by 20 in winning fifth straight; McKenzie leads the Pirates with 15 points off the bench. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb10509 2009-01-05T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb1509 Senior forward set an Alumni Arena record and PBC offensive rebounding record during the 2008 Spring Hill Suites Midtown New Year's Classic last week, averaged 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game in two wins. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb1509 2009-01-05T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb123008 AASU defeats Wingate, 101-56; reaches the 100-point plateau at home for the first time since the 2003-04 season. Dwight Tolbert leads the way with 24 points. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb123008 2008-12-30T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb122908 Senior forward grabs an Alumni Arena record 19 boards - and a PBC-record 14 offensive boards - as AASU defeats West Virginia Wesleyan, 80-68, to wrap up day one action of the 2008 Spring Hill Suites Midtown New Year's Classic. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb122908 2008-12-29T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb122808 Pirates take on West Virginia Wesleyan and Wingate in two-day, four-team tournament that begins Monday at 5:00 p.m. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb122808 2008-12-28T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb122008 AASU, St. Augustine's men finish 2-0 with wins on Saturday; Wingate's women also finish 2-0, while the Lady Pirates pick up a victory. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb122008 2008-12-20T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb121908 AASU, St. Augustine's men pick up victories; Columbus State and No. 25 Wingate notch wins on the women's side. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb121908 2008-12-19T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb121808 Two-day, eight-team tournament features men's and women's basketball games beginning at 1:00 p.m. each day at Alumni Arena. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb121808 2008-12-18T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12608 AASU nearly erases a 21-point second-half deficit in taking the preseason PBC favorite Pacers to the brink. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12608 2008-12-06T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12208 Senior T.T. Hall hits for a career-high 31 points on 8-of-13 shots from the floor, including 6-of-10 three-pointers, as well as 9-of-10 from the free throw line. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb12208 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb112908 AASU's 82-point margin of victory sets a new Peach Belt Conference and school record for largest margin of victory; most points scored by the Pirates since 1991. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb112908 2008-11-29T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb112808 Senior records second career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds as AASU opens the UC Subway Classic with a victory. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb112808 2008-11-28T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb111708 Senior T.T. Hall leads the way with 19 points as head coach Jeff Burkhamer wins his sixth straight opener for AASU. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb111708 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb102808 Pirates return four players, feature 11 newcomers for the upcoming 2008-09 season. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb102808 2008-10-28T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb102708 Former Pirate selected with the first pick of the second round by the Sea Dawgs; AASU's first drafted basketball player in more than 25 years. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb102708 2008-10-27T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb102008 AASU holds its annual Media Luncheon; coaches Burkhamer, Schmidt speak about the Pirates' upcoming season. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/bkb102008 2008-10-20T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb8108.html South Carolina graduate and former Charleston Southern staffer Ryan Hilburn joins the Armstrong Atlantic State men's basketball coaching staff for 2008-09. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb8108.html 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mb72108.html Incoming freshman Chris VanLandingham scores 13 points for the West All-Stars in the NCAA East-West All-Star Game Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mb72108.html 2008-07-21T04:00:00Z http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb71008 Head coach Jeff Burkhamer announces his 2008-09 men's basketball recruiting class. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://aasu.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbkb71008 2008-07-10T04:00:00Z