Basketball coach engaging with players during a game at NWFSC.

Men fall by 35 to NWFSC

by Ally Doty Wednesday, Jan. 30, was a losing night for the Pensacola State College men’s basketball team. They fell hard, 99-64, to the leaders of their conference, Northwest Florida State College.  The game was coarse from the beginning even though PSC scored the first six points. It wasn’t long before NWFSC responded and made…

Female basketball players competing in a game at NWFSC gymnasium.

Ladies lose to ranked NWFSC, 51-29

by Alloy Doty “Here we go White!” Coach Leah Drury, of Pensacola State College, cheered as she watched her Lady Pirates fall to the Northwest Florida State College Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Lou Ross Center. With a 0-5 record, Wednesday’s double header began with PSC’s women still fighting for their first conference win this…

Conference-winning men's basketball team celebrating on the court.

Men take home conference win

by Ally Doty “You have him in the right spot! Now make him take that shot!” Coach Pete Pena roared across the court to the Pirate’s Denzel Richardson, during the Saturday, Jan. 19 game at the Lou Ross Center against Tallahassee Community College. It was the Pirate’s  fourth conference game this season. The Pirates took…

Basketball players from eCorsair team preparing for free throw during game against TCC.

Ladies lose to TCC 72-58

by Ally Doty Pensacola State College’s Lady Pirates faced Tallahassee Community College on Saturday Jan. 19 at the Lou Ross Center for their fourth conference game of the season. Both teams came into the game without a conference win and both teams were looking for their first victory. PSC started the game with great focus,…

Two basketball players competing for the ball during eCorsair game.

Men drop conference opener 75-70

by Allyson Doty Only six points made the difference as Pensacola State College’s men’s basketball team lost their conference-opening game Wednesday, January 9, to Gulf Coast State College, 75-70. PSC sought to dominate the Commodores and ensure an early conference lead, but were execute for the win. “I felt like we were not tough enough,”…

Lady Pirates player shooting basketball during game at eCorsair.

Lady Pirates lose conference opener

by Allyson Doty Pensacola State College’s women’s basketball team suffered their first conference loss, 78-65, to Gulf Coast State College on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Lou Ross Center. “We hung our heads a little too soon, but we fought hard and played hard and we will definitely be ready to get them next time,”…

Pirates fail to sweep

Pensacola State’s mens’ basketball team did not defeat Baton Rouge Community College for the third time this season, as the Pirates fell 68-53 in play on Friday, January 4, 2013. Pensacola seemed to have everything going against them from the start; the team were left stranded on Interstate 10 as the bus broke down on…

Pensacola State College student signing with UWF at eCorsair event.

Langham signs with UWF

Allyson Doty  The Corsair  From baseball to basketball, Kent Langham spent his Wednesday afternoon sealing his college basketball career with the University of West Florida. After being scouted by Pensacola State College’s head basketball coach, Pete Pena, Langham’s senior year at Robertsdale High School was added to PSC’s basketball roster where he has been a…

Men’s team two for two

Allyson Doty The Corsair The Pensacola State College men’s basketball team swept the Select Physical Invitational Tournament at home Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 for their 2012-2013 non-conference season opener.   They competed against Jefferson Davis Community College Friday, Nov. 2, keeping the crowd on their toes while they battled for the win.   At…

Pirate basketball preview

Allyson Doty The Corsair The Pensacola State College Men’s basketball team has progressed during their preseason with hours of practice and preseason matches last weekend. “We are a work in progress,” released head Basketball Coach Pete Pena, “I think we have gotten better every time we scrimmage … we are growing as a team.” They…