April 25, 2013
Men’s Basketball inks junior college standout Robert Powell
The Shorter University men’s basketball program announced today the signing of Robert Powell to its 2013-14 recruiting class. Powell, a 6-foot-5 swingman, will transfer to Shorter next fall after a standout career under head coach Corey Baldwin at Waycross Junior College.

April 2, 2013
Shorter places 10 on the Winter GSC Academic Honor Roll
The Hawks and Lady Hawks placed 10 student-athletes on the Gulf South Winter Academic Honor Roll. Women’s basketball had eight make the list, while men’s basketball had two.

March 28, 2013
Men's Basketball overcame adversity to become champions
Faith, camaraderie, chemistry, optimism, perseverance and God-given talent – all of the words associated with success were a part of the Hawks’ vocabulary this season. They combined them to develop into a true team in every sense of that word and overcome the one word that they faced and heard about all year – adversity – to become national champions

March 22, 2013
Warner named GABCA Coach of the Year; Banks, Hill, Ware honored
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner has been named the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association Division II Coach of the Year, headlining several awards captured by the Basketball Hawks according to an announcement made by the GABCA on Friday afternoon.

March 21, 2013
Banks and Boykin named NCCAA All-American
Shorter University basketball players Anthony banks and Karisma Boykin have been named to the 2013 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-American Teams.

March 16, 2013
OUR TIME: Hawks use OT to win NCCAA National Championship
Walter Hill scored 13 points, including a 3 as time expired in regulation to send the game to overtime, and Shorter University captured its first men’s basketball national title with a 90-87 overtime victory over Oklahoma Christian in the final game of the NCCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

March 15, 2013
Preview: Shorter, OCU to battle for NCCAA National Championship
The Hawks will play for their program’s first national title tomorrow at 2 pm ET when they take the floor against Oklahoma Christian in the championship game of the NCCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind.

March 14, 2013
Hawks secure national title game berth, beat FPU 104-95
Shorter placed all five starters in double figures, led by 28 points from Anthony Banks and a double-double from Kenny Leverette, and the fifth-seeded Hawks upset top-seeded Fresno Pacific, 104-95, in the first of two semifinals at the NCCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Winona Lake, Ind.

March 14, 2013
Preview: Hawks, Fresno Pacific set for NCCAA semifinal showdown
fter having to deal with one of the NAIA's most prolific scorers in the quarterfinals, Shorter is now tasked with figuring out how to contain a record-setting scorer today when the fifth-seeded Hawks take to the floor against the top-seeded Fresno Pacific Sunbirds in the first of two NCCAA Men's Basketball Championship semifinals in Winona Lake, Ind.

March 13, 2013
Men's Hoops crushes Mid-America to advance at NCCAA Tourney
Anthony Banks scored a career-high 33 and pulled 15 boards, Walter Hill finished with 26 points and Kenny Leverette added 16 points, three steals and arguably his best half of defense as fifth-seeded Shorter rolled to a 101-89 victory over fourth-seeded Mid-America Christian.

March 12, 2013
Preview: MBB opens NCCAA Nat'l Tourney play Wednesday
One year after making waves in their final year in the NAIA by reaching the Fab Four of the national tournament, the Hawks are geared up for another national tourney run, this time at the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, which begins Wednesday at Grace College.

March 10, 2013
Men's, Women's Hoops learn NCCAA Nat'l Tourney draws
Fresh off a pair of South Region titles, the Shorter men and women’s basketball teams learned their first round draws for their respective National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I Basketball Championship tournaments late Saturday night.

March 9, 2013
Hawks top SWU 87-75 to win NCCAA South Region crown
Sophomore point guard Dedric Ware poured in a game-high 27 points with the help of six 3-pointers and top-seeded Shorter beat the third-seeded Warriors 87-75 to capture the NCCAA South Region title and earn an automatic bid to next week’s NCCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Winona Lake, Ind.

March 8, 2013
Men's Hoops advances to NCCAA regional final with win over PCC
Dedric Ware scored all of his team-high 18 points in the second half as the Shorter men’s hoops team used yet another big second frame to down fourth-seeded Pensacola Christian 82-73 in the semifinals of the NCCAA South Region Tournament in Franklin Springs, Ga.

March 7, 2013
Second half surge propels MBB to 66-46 win over Bob Jones
Anthony Banks poured in a team-high 22 points – 14 in the second half – and the Shorter men’s basketball team used a huge run to open the final 20 minutes en route to a 66-46 victory over eighth-seeded Bob Jones University in the quarterfinals of the NCCAA South Region Tournament.

March 7, 2013
Preview: Men's Hoops begins region title chase vs. Bob Jones
The Hawks make their National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) postseason debut this afternoon when they open play at the South Region Tournament against Bob Jones at 3 pm on the campus of Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga.

March 3, 2013
Basketball Hawks nab top seed for NCCAA South Regional
The Shorter men’s basketball team has earned the No. 1 seed for next week’s National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I South Region Tournament according to an announcement by NCCAA officials.

March 2, 2013
Hawks fall at No. 6 UAH, 77-73, to end regular season
The Hawks made a road trip to Huntsville, looking to offset a January 26 loss to UAH that ended the Hawks 30 game home winning streak, but No. 6 Alabama-Huntsville was able to hold on and sweep the season series, 77-73.

March 1, 2013
Preview: Men's Hoops tangles with No. 6 UAH Saturday
The Shorter University men's basketball program hits the road tomorrow, Saturday, March 2, for a showdown with Gulf South Conference regular season champ and No. 6-ranked University of Alabama in Huntsville in each team's 2012-13 regular season finale. Tip off is scheduled for 8 pm.

February 23, 2013
Hawks lose close one at Union, 72-68, despite 22 from Ware
Three Hawks reached double digits in points but Union was able to rally in the second half to win, 72-68. Union was able to shoot 47 percent from behind the arc, while making seven more 3-pointers than the Hawks, to help fuel the comeback.

February 22, 2013
Preview: Hawks looking for sweep of Union
The Hawks broke out of a slump with a 77-64 home victory against North Alabama on Thursday and now travel to Union on Saturday looking to sweep the season series form the Bulldogs.

February 21, 2013
Banks and Hill lead Hawks past North Alabama, 77-64
The Hawks received dominating efforts from a pair of seniors, and All-Americans, to win the final home game of the season against North Alabama, 77-64.

February 20, 2013
Preview: Hawks welcome North Alabama on senior night
The Hawks and head coach Chad Warner take time to recognize what has been a very special group of seniors: Walter Hill, Anthony Banks, Kenny Leverette, Marquise King, Devance Harris and C.J. Davis.

February 16, 2013
Hawks come up short against Christian Brothers, 84-69
A big second half for the Bucs handed the Shorter Hawks the 84-69 defeat within Gulf South Conference play.

February 15, 2013
Preview: Hawks look to get road victory at Christian Brothers
The Shorter Hawks will look to snap a three game losing streak at Christian Brothers University. The Bucs defeated No. 7 Alabama-Huntsville from Canale Arena on Thursday, 55-48.

February 14, 2013
Hawks edged at Delta State, 62-57
The Shorter Hawks dropped the road game at Delta State, 62-57. The game marks a season split in the series, with each team claiming a victory on the home court.

February 13, 2013
Hawks to focus on tasks ahead
“We need to focus on the things we can control,” said Warner. “It’s got to be a collective effort. Everybody has to raise their level.”

February 9, 2013
Valdosta State clips Shorter in GSC showdown, 97-89
Despite a 30-point outburst by Walter Hill and a 24-point outing by Brandon Pullman, the Shorter Hawks were unable to overcome Valdosta State Saturday at the Winthrop-King Centre when the visiting Blazers used some pinpoint shooting to claim a 97-89 Gulf South Conference win.

February 7, 2013
Hawks fall at home to West Florida, 75-73
Shorter had a look at a 3-pointer as time expired, but the shot rounded the rim and fell out to give the victory to West Florida, 75-73 from the Winthrop-King Centre.

February 6, 2013
Preview: Hawks look for revenge as West Florida visits
The Hawks versus the West Florida Argos matchup is an opportunity for the Hawks to avenge the second of three GSC losses this season. The Argos managed the first game victory by defeating the Hawks at home in Pensacola, Fla., by one point on January 3.

February 2, 2013
Hawks defeat West Georgia at home, 85-61
The Shorter Hawks got back to the home court winning ways, defeating West Georgia from the Winthrop-King Centre, 85-61. The victory earned the Hawks a split of the season series versus the fellow Gulf South Conference opponent after the Wolves were victorious form Carrolton on December 2, 78-63.

February 1, 2013
Preview: Hawks to host West Georgia
The Hawks get a second opportunity to face their instate Gulf South Conference rivals - the West Georgia Wolves. Nearly two months ago the Wolves took their first GSC win of the season against the Hawks in early December from Carrollton.

January 31, 2013
Hawks defeat West Alabama behind Ware's 23, 73-68
The Hawks withstood a second half rally from West Alabama to claim the Gulf South Conference road victory, 73-68 from Pruitt Hall.

January 30, 2013
Preview: Hawks to visit West Alabama
The Hawks look for resurgence after a tough loss to No. 13 Alabama-Huntsville last Saturday as they visit the Tigers from West Alabama.

January 26, 2013
Hawks lose at home to No. 13-ranked Alabama-Huntsville, 80-69
The Hawks lost to Alabama-Huntsville from the Winthrop-King Centre, 80-69. UAH is the top team in the Gulf South Conference and is currently ranked No. 13 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches poll.

January 25, 2013
Preview: Hawks to host No. 13 Alabama-Huntsville
The Hawks have been on a roll as of late, winning five in a row – all versus Gulf South Conference opponents. The Hawks have a sixth straight victory in sight; they must first out-charge University of Alabama-Huntsville from the Winthrop-King Centre Saturday afternoon.

January 19, 2013
Hawks win at home over Union, 74-68
The Hawks took advantage of converting turnovers into points, while also winning the inside scoring battle to take the Gulf South Conference home game versus Union, 74-68.

January 18, 2013
Preview: Hawks to host Union in GSC action
The Hawks look forward to their upcoming Gulf South Conference contest against the Union University Bulldogs.It's an opportunity for the Hawks to win a fifth straight conference victory. It is the first season both Shorter and Union play under the GSC banner.

January 17, 2013
Hawks outlast North Alabama, 80-73
Shorter picked up the Gulf South Conference victory, 80-73- over North Alabama despite giving up 13 3-pointers in the game.

January 16, 2013
Preview: Hawks look for GSC road victory at North Alabama
The Hawks continue Gulf South Conference play Thursday night in what may be the toughest challenge yet. This GSC game in particular will feature two of the very best offenses in the conference. The Hawks will face a North Alabama team that is 7-1 playing at Flowers Hall and an offense that is outscoring their opponents by 13 points a game.

January 12, 2013
Hawks pull away for victory over Christian Brothers, 56-49
Following a first half that saw Shorter shoot 33 percent from the field and score only 15 points, the Hawks turned it on for the second half to win the Gulf South Conference home game versus Christian Brothers, 56-49.

January 11, 2013
Preview: Hawks hosting Christian Brothers in GSC action
The Shorter Hawks will put an undefeated home record on the line as Christian Brothers visits the Winthrop-King center for a Gulf South Conference game.

January 10, 2013
Hawks continue home streak, defeat Delta State 63-53
“I am proud of how our guys battles against a good team that is physical and well coached,” said coach Chad Warner. “We are getting contributions from a lot of players and that makes a team fun to coach.”

January 9, 2013
Preview: Hawks to host Delta State
The Shorter Hawks continue to find their place in the Gulf South Conference after an impressive 75-69 victory over the Valdosta State Blazers January 5. Thursday night the Hawks match up to face their next GSC opponent, the Delta State Statesmen.

January 8, 2013
Player Spotlight: Walter Hill
Averaging 19 points and five rebounds, it’s apparent that Walter Hill is back in the kind of form the Hawks are accustomed to seeing.

January 5, 2013
Hawks defeat Valdosta State behind Hill's 28, 75-69
Shorter dominated the scoring in the paint and on the fast break, taking the Gulf South Conference road victory at Valdosta State, 75-69.

January 4, 2013
Preview: Hawks visiting Valdosta State
Shorter will look to snap a two game Gulf South Conference losing streak when the Hawks visit Valdosta State on Saturday for a 4 pm tip-off.

January 3, 2013
Hill's 22 not enough as Hawks lose to West Florida, 68-67
Walter Hill scored over 20 for the second time in four games and Anthony Banks recorded his fourth double-double of the season, but Shorter lost the Gulf South Conference road game at West Florida, 68-67.

January 2, 2013
Preview: Hawks to take on West Florida from Pensacola
The Shorter men's basketball team returns to action for a critical Gulf South Conference matchup from West Florida.

December 29, 2012
Hawks win at home versus Clark Atlanta, 99-68
Anthony Banks scored recorded the double-double as Shorter defeated Clark Atlanta for the second time in a month, 99-68. The two teams played on December 8, with the Hawks picking up the road win 83-67.

December 28, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball returns home to face Clark Atlanta
The Shorter Hawks return from the Christmas break looking to extend the home court dominance, this time playing host to Clark Atlanta.

December 12, 2012
Western Oregon clips Shorter, 98-93
In just his second game of the season, Walter Hill was able to record a game-high 25 points as Western Oregon was able to pull away late for the 98-93 victory.

December 11, 2012
Preview: Hawks visit Western Oregon
The Shorter Hawks travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on Western Oregon, with a 10 pm tip-off on Wednesday December 12.

December 8, 2012
Men's Basketball blows past Clark Atlanta, 83-67
Anthony Banks scored 20 points, Dedric Ware narrowly missed out on a triple double with 11 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and the Shorter University men's basketball team rolled to an 83-67 victory over host Clark Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.

December 7, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball to take on Clark Atlanta
The Shorter men’s basketball team will travel to Clark Atlanta for a 4 pm tip-off on Saturday. The game will be the first of match-ups in the month of December between the two teams, with Shorter hosting the December 29 game.

December 2, 2012
Men's Basketball suffers loss, 78-63 to West Georgia
C.J. Davis scored 13 second half points, but it was not enough to bring the Shorter Hawks back as they suffer the loss to in-state Gulf South Conference rival West Georgia, 78-63.

November 30, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball travels to West Georgia
The Shorter Hawks head to Carrollton for a Gulf South Conference match-up versus in state rival West Georgia, with tip off set for Sunday, December 2, at 5 pm.

November 29, 2012
Hawks defeat West Alabama for first GSC victory, 100-83
For the third game in a row the Shorter Hawks scored in triple digits, this time beating Gulf South Conference rival West Alabama 100-83. The win marks the first conference win for the program as it moves towards being a member of the GSC.

November 28, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball to host West Alabama
The Shorter Hawks put their four-game winning streak on the line as they host new Gulf South Conference rival West Alabama to the court in the Winthrop-King Centre.

November 26, 2012
Shorter blows past College of Faith, 117-56
In a game that showed the prowess of the Hawks, Shorter was able to cruise to a victory over the College of Faith, 117-56.

November 19, 2012
Shorter uses hot start to rout Reinhardt, 100-66
With a game high 25 points from Brandon Pullman, the Hawks were able to quickly establish a lead that Reinhardt was not able to overcome, taking the home game at the Winthrop-King Centre 100-66.

November 18, 2012
Preview: Reinhardt next opponent for Men's Hoops
Shorter will take the court one more time before the Thanksgiving Holiday as they look to protect their home court against Reinhardt University (1-3).

November 17, 2012
Second half rally brings Shorter back at Young Harris, 98-87
With the Hawks down by two at the break, senior Kenny Leverette stepped up in the second half to rally the Hawks to the 98-87 win at Young Harris.

November 16, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball to take on Young Harris
Coming off of an impressive 92-49 victory Monday night against Knoxville College, Shorter will travel to face Division II affiliate, Young Harris.

November 13, 2012
Basketball Hawks announce hiring of former Vanderbilt star Moore
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner announced the hiring of Mario Moore as a graduate assistant.

November 12, 2012
Basketball Hawks breeze past Knoxville College, 92-49
A first half double-double from the All-American Banks allowed for Shorter to establish an early lead.

November 12, 2012
Preview: Men’s Basketball to play first home game tonight
Shorter takes the court at the Winthrop-King Centre for the first time versus Knoxville College.

November 9, 2012
No. 14 Saint Leo rallies past Men's Basketball in 2012-13 opener
C.J. Davis poured in a game-high 25 points for Shorter, but 14th-ranked Saint Leo used a big run midway through the second half to turn a four-point deficit into a 75-60 victory over the visiting Hawks in each team’s 2012-13 opener on Friday night in Saint Leo, Fla.

November 8, 2012
Preview: Men’s Hoops opens season Friday at No. 14 Saint Leo
Shorter’s Basketball Hawks will take to the floor for the first time in 2012-13 as they square off with No. 14-ranked Saint Leo University tomorrow night in Saint Leo, Fla. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm.

October 16, 2012
Hawk, Lady Hawk Hoops to host “Meet The Hawks” event Thursday
This Thursday, October 18, the Shorter University men and women’s basketball teams will host their annual “Meet The Hawks” event at the Winthrop-King Centre immediately following the conclusion of Shorter’s home volleyball match with Lee.

October 15, 2012
Men's Basketball looking to build on momentum
When the Shorter Hawks stepped on the court at Winthrop-King Centre on Monday to officially begin the 2012-13 season, they did so using the two traits that have become the tenants of the program – hard work and enthusiasm.

March 29, 2012
Chad Warner looks back on Shorter's big season
With the basketball world’s eye focusing on four teams this weekend in New Orleans, there’s at least one college coach in attendance who would rather focus on making sure his program continues to experience the blessings it has achieved.

March 24, 2012
Chad Warner nominated for Don Meyer National COY award
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2012 Don Meyer National Coach of the Year award according to an announcement by CollegeInsider.com on Friday.

March 22, 2012
Chad Warner pegged as finalist for John McLendon National COY
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner has been selected as one of 15 finalists for the 2012 John McLendon National Coach of the Year award according to a release by CollegeInsider.com on Wednesday evening.

March 21, 2012
Hill, Banks named NAIA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Shorter University men’s basketball standouts Walter Hill and Anthony Banks have been named to the 2011-12 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball All-America Teams according to a release distributed by the NAIA on Wednesday afternoon.

March 19, 2012
Concordia ends Shorter's tournament run, tops Hawks 81-67
Austin Simon and Cameron Gliddon scored 19 points each and fourth-seeded Concordia (Calif.) scored an 81-67 upset of No. 1-ranked and top-seeded Shorter in the first of two semifinals at the 2012 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Monday night in Kansas City.

March 18, 2012
Preview: No. 1 Shorter, No. 4 Concordia battle for title game berth
On Monday night at 7 pm ET, the top-seeded Hawks square off with fourth-seeded Concordia (Calif.) in the first of two national semifinals in the 2012 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship from Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

March 17, 2012
Fab Four bound: Hawks rally past Rogers State for semifinal berth
Anthony Banks hit two free throws with 18.1 seconds left to give Shorter the lead and the top-ranked Hawks rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat ninth-seeded Rogers State 63-60 in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

March 16, 2012
No. 1 Hawks headed to Elite Eight after 92-77 win over PLNU
Anthony Banks scored a career-high 30 points, Walter Hill and Eric Nix added 16 points apiece and top-ranked and top-seeded Shorter University punched its ticket to the Elite Eight with a 92-77 victory over 16th-seeded Point Loma Nazarene in a second round matchup in the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

March 15, 2012
Preview: Point Loma hopes to slow Hawks in Sweet 16 showdown
Shorter’s ability to adjust will be put to the test tomorrow as the top-ranked and top-seeded Hawks take on 16-seed Point Loma Nazarene in the second round of the 2012 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship from Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

March 14, 2012
Top-seed Shorter outlasts Life, advances with 105-93 win
C.J. Davis poured in 27 points, Kenny Leverette tallied a career-high 25 and No. 1-ranked and top-seed Shorter outlasted Life University 105-93 in the first round of the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship from Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

March 13, 2012
Chad Warner named NABC NAIA National Coach of the Year
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner has been named the NAIA National Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the organization announced Tuesday night.

March 13, 2012
Preview: Top-seed Hawks face former national champ in 1st round
If the Shorter University Hawks want to end the year at the top, they will first have to get past a program that has tasted the fruits of a national championship.

March 9, 2012
Men's Basketball embracing top seed for NAIA Tournament
Team chemistry. Every coach dreams about having it. Every team strives to achieve it. Only a few, however, are able to see it come to fruition. Add the Shorter University Hawks basketball team to that small list of programs that have found the right blend and have done it with an added ingredient of fun.

March 7, 2012
Let's Dance! Hawks, Lady Hawks learn national tourney draws
Shorter University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams learned their first round national draws on Wednesday night as the NAIA released the 32-team brackets for its 2012 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.

March 7, 2012
Men's Basketball returns to No. 1 on eve of national tourney
The Shorter University men’s basketball team returned to the nation’s No. 1 ranking in the final regular season edition of the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, which was released by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.

March 3, 2012
Hawks blitz Belhaven for first SSAC Tournament title
Tournament MVP Anthony Banks went for a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Shorter University to an 89-71 victory over Belhaven University in the final game of the 2012 Fuddruckers Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday night at The Forum in Rome, Ga.

March 2, 2012
Hawks to play for championship after 63-50 win over Faulkner
Anthony Banks had 14 points, Johnathan Crawford and C.J. Davis added 13 and No. 2-ranked Shorter beat Faulkner 63-50 in the semifinals of the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship on Friday night at The Forum.

March 1, 2012
Davis, Hawks advance to SSAC semis with 85-64 rout of Mobile
C.J. Davis poured in a game-high 23 points, Anthony Banks added 18 points and five boards and No. 2-ranked Shorter used a 22-4 blitz in the first half to build a big lead and cruise to an 85-64 victory over Mobile in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship.

February 29, 2012
Hill, Warner capture SSAC Player, Coach of the Year
Junior Walter Hill was named the 2011-12 SSAC Player of the Year and head coach Chad Warner was honored as the 2011-12 SSAC Coach of the Year to headline Shorter’s list of All-Conference honorees at the annual SSAC awards banquet on Wednesday night at The Forum.

February 29, 2012
Game Notes: Top-seeded Hawks focused on long tourney run
On Thursday, an opportunity comes when Shorter hits the court in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament, determined to end a two-year span that has seen the Hawks become first-round victims.

February 26, 2012
Hawks, Lady Hawks discover SSAC Tournament draws
The Shorter University men and women's basketball teams will open play in the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships on Thursday, March 1 according to a release by the league on Sunday.

February 25, 2012
No. 2 Shorter handles Truett-McConnell to finish out regular season
Anthony Banks poured in a career-high 28 points to go along with 15 rebounds as No. 2 Shorter closed out the 2011-12 regular season with an impressive 97-82 victory over Truett-McConnell in Cleveland, Ga., on Saturday afternoon.

February 23, 2012
No. 2 Hawks hold off No. 16 Lee to log school record 27th win
Dante Harvey had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Anthony Banks added 16 points and eight boards and No. 2 Shorter held off a late charge from 16th-ranked Lee to score a 61-55 victory in a Southern States Athletic Conference East Division matchup at the Winthrop-King Centre Thursday night.

February 22, 2012
Preview: No. 2 Hawks looking to end regular season on high note
The Hawks (26-2, 15-1 SSAC) have remained focused all year, quickly emerging as not only a conference contender but as one of the top teams in the nation having held the top spot in the NAIA Top 25 rankings longer than any other program this season.

February 18, 2012
Hill gets 1,000, Warner gets 100, SU wins SSAC regular season title
Top-ranked Shorter claimed its first Southern States Athletic Conference East Division title on Saturday with a 90-63 blowout of Brewton-Parker in Mount Vernon, Ga. The Hawks, now 26-2 overall and 15-1 in the SSAC, locked up the East Division's No. 1 seed for the upcoming SSAC Tournament.

February 17, 2012
Game Notes: Milestones, East title on line as No. 1 SU faces BPC
Shorter University's No. 1-ranked men's basketball team returns to Southern States Athletic Conference play on Saturday, Feb. 18 as it travels to Mount Vernon, Ga., for a 2 pm tip against Brewton-Parker.

February 16, 2012
No. 1 Shorter notches 25th win with 76-60 victory over Berry
Walter Hill had a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Hawks in double figures as No. 1-ranked Shorter coasted to a 76-60 victory over rival Berry at the Cage Center on Thursday night.

February 15, 2012
Game Notes: No. 1 Hawks travel to rival Berry on Thursday
The Shorter University men’s basketball team will take a one-game respite from Southern States Athletic Conference play when it travels to Mount Berry, Ga., on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a matchup with cross-town rival Berry College at 8 pm in Berry’s Cage Center.

February 13, 2012
No. 4 Southern Poly clips No. 1 Shorter in SSAC showdown
Bobby Smith poured in 30 points, the Hornets hit 15 3-pointers and fourth-ranked Southern Poly upset newly crowned No. 1 Shorter 87-84 in a pivotal Southern States Athletic Conference showdown in Marietta.

February 12, 2012
Game Notes: No. 2 Hawks can clinch SSAC East title Monday
The Southern States Athletic Conference will again take center stage in NAIA men’s basketball on Monday, Feb. 13 at 8 pm as No. 2 Shorter travels to No. 4 Southern Poly for a pivotal East Division showdown in Marietta.

February 9, 2012
No. 2 Hawks use big second half to close out Emmanuel, 67-52
Anthony Banks scored 12 of his team-high 16 points in the second half, Walter Hill posted his sixth double-double of the season and No. 2 Shorter outscored visiting Emmanuel by 18 in the second period to down the Lions 67-52 at the Winthrop-King Centre on Thursday night.

February 8, 2012
Game Notes: 2nd-ranked Hawks face huge test vs. Emmanuel
The No. 2-ranked Shorter men’s basketball team returns home on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a critical Southern States Athletic Conference matchup with East Division rival Emmanuel College at 8 pm from the Winthrop-King Centre.

February 7, 2012
Darius Steger named CoSIDA-Capital One Academic All-District
Shorter University senior basketball player Darius Steger has been selected to the CoSIDA-Capital One Academic All-District team according to an announcement made by CoSIDA last week.

February 4, 2012
No. 1 Shorter blows past Southern Wesleyan, 89-64
Dante Harvey scored a game-high 20 points to lead four Hawks in double figures and send No. 1-ranked Shorter University to an 89-64 win over Southern Wesleyan in a Southern States Athletic Conference showdown in Central, S.C., on Saturday night.

February 3, 2012
Game Notes: Shorter hopes to shake off first loss at SWU Saturday
No. 1-ranked Shorter University looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it heads to Central, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 4, for a Southern States Athletic Conference tilt with Southern Wesleyan University at 4 pm.

February 2, 2012
Point University stuns No. 1 Shorter, 73-72 in East Point
Jeremy Mehaffey knocked down two free throws with 3.4 seconds left and Shorter's Walter Hill came up empty on a last second attempt as Point University shocked previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked Shorter 73-72 on Thursday night in East Point.

February 1, 2012
Game Notes: Men's Hoops travels to Point University on Thursday
No. 1-ranked Shorter University puts its unbeaten record on the line once again on Thursday, Feb. 4 when it travels to East Point, Ga., for a non-conference game against Point University at 7 pm.

January 31, 2012
Shorter's Walter Hill selected NAIA National Player of the Week
Walter Hill of Shorter (Ga.) has been named the NAIA National Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday.

January 31, 2012
Walter Hill tabbed SSAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Shorter University forward Walter Hill has been named the Southern States Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his performance during the week of Jan. 23-29, conference officials announced Monday.

January 30, 2012
No. 1 SU survives scare from Truett-McConnell to remain unbeaten
Eric Nix scored 20 points, Anthony Banks had 12 points and 21 rebounds and No. 1-ranked Shorter used a 15-0 run late in the second half to pull away a pesky Truett-McConnell squad for an 83-68 victory on Monday night at the Winthrop-King Centre.

January 29, 2012
Game Notes: No. 1 Hawks host Truett-McConnell Monday at WKC
Shorter University's No. 1-ranked men's basketball team returns home on Monday night for a Southern States Athletic Conference East Division matchup with Truett-McConnell College at 8 pm from the Winthrop-King Centre.

January 28, 2012
Top-ranked Shorter beats Lee in OT, extends streak to 21
Walter Hill scored 21 points, Dante Harvey had 14 and Kenny Leverette hit three big free throws in the final minute of overtime as top-ranked Shorter kept its unblemished record intact with an 80-77 victory over the 17th-ranked Flames at Paul Dana Walker Arena.

January 27, 2012
Preview: Two Top 25 showdowns on tap Saturday in Cleveland
Hoops fans will be treated to a pair of delectable Top 25 matchups tomorrow night in Cleveland when Shorter University's Hawks and Lady Hawks travel north to take on Lee University's Flames and Lady Flames at Paul Dana Walker Arena.

January 26, 2012
No. 1 SU improves to 20-0 with 97-70 win over Brewton-Parker
Shorter's No. 1-ranked men's basketball team extended its program record winning streak to 20 games with a 97-70 rout of Southern States Athletic Conference East Division rival Brewton-Parker on Thursday night at the Winthrop-King Centre.

January 25, 2012
Game Notes: No. 1 Shorter eyes 20th win Thursday, hosts BPC
Ranked No. 1 in the country for the second consecutive week, the Shorter University men's basketball team looks to extend its season-long unbeaten streak to 20 games as it plays host to Southern States Athletic Conference East Division rival Brewton-Parker College at 8 pm in the Winthrop-King Centre.

January 23, 2012
Top-ranked Shorter doubles up rival Berry, 88-44
No. 1 Shorter got a double-double from Walter Hill and placed four players in double figures en route to an 88-44 victory over arch-rival Berry College in front of a capacity crowd at the Winthrop-King Centre on Monday night.

January 22, 2012
Preview: Shorter-Berry rivalry takes center stage Monday at WKC
Shorter University and Berry College will renew acquaintances at the Winthrop-King Centre tomorrow night in a doubleheader beginning with a matchup between Shorter's Lady Hawks and Berry's Lady Vikings at 6 pm and capped with a tilt between the No. 1-ranked Hawks and the Vikings at approximately 8 pm.

January 19, 2012
Rome News-Tribune: High stakes for No. 1 Hawks
The Shorter University men’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the NAIA, but that fact couldn’t be further away from Hawks’ head coach Chad Warner’s mind right now. Read more: RN-T.com: SHORTER BASKETBALL High stakes for Hawks

January 19, 2012
Shorter's Darius Steger flourishing in role with top-ranked Hawks
As far as Shorter head coach Chad Warner is concerned, the Hawks could not have gotten to where they are without their sharpshooting guard from Alabama.

January 19, 2012
Justified: No. 1 Hawks top No. 4 Poly, remain NAIA's lone unbeaten
The Shorter men's basketball team delivered a No. 1-worthy performance in its debut as the nation's top ranked team. Walter Hill and Anthony Banks recorded double-doubles and C.J. Davis scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half as the No. 1-ranked Hawks toppled fourth-ranked Southern Poly 74-65 on Thursday night.

January 18, 2012
Game Notes: No. 1 Shorter, No. 4 Poly to tangle at Winthrop-King
Shorter's No.1-ranked Hawks have no time to rest on their laurels as they prepare to host Southern States Athletic Conference rival and No. 4-ranked Southern Poly on Thursday night at 8 pm in the Winthrop-King Centre, a game that is being billed as the biggest in Shorter men’s basketball history.

January 16, 2012
Featured Flock: Unbeaten Hawks ascend to No. 1 in Top 25 Poll
They began the season as the popular pick among Southern States Athletic Conference coaches to finish No. 1 in the SSAC. Now, coaches across the country have tapped the Shorter University Hawks as the nation’s No. 1 team.

January 14, 2012
Davis nets 31 as No. 2 Hawks blow past Emmanuel, 93-78
C.J. Davis scored a career-high 31 points, Anthony Banks recorded a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds and second-ranked Shorter locked down on host Emmanuel College in the second half to post a 93-78 victory over the Lions in a crucial Southern States Athletic Conference East Division matchup.

January 13, 2012
Game Notes: 2nd-ranked Hawks face huge road test at Emmanuel
The No. 2-ranked Shorter University men's basketball team travels to Franklin Springs, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 14 for a 4 pm tip against defending Southern States Athletic Conference champion Emmanuel College.

January 12, 2012
Four players reach double figures as No. 2 Hawks top SWU
Shorter University placed four players in double figures on its way to a 71-54 victory over Southern Wesleyan University in a Southern States Athletic Conference men’s basketball contest at the Winthrop-King Centre on Thursday night.

January 11, 2012
Game Notes: Second-ranked Hawks eye 16th straight win vs. SWU
Ranked No. 2 in the land for the first time in program history, the Shorter men's basketball team aims for a 16th straight victory when it plays host to Southern States Athletic Conference rival Southern Wesleyan in an 8 pm tip at the Winthrop-King Centre on Thursday, Jan. 12.

January 9, 2012
Men's Hoops rises to No. 2 in latest NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll
The Hawks (15-0, 6-0 Southern States Athletic Conference) gathered 298 points and one first place vote en route to a No. 2 ranking in the latest NAIA Division I Coaches Top 25 Poll released by the organization on Monday night.

January 7, 2012
Banks, Shorter blow past William Carey 73-62, remain perfect
Junior Anthony Banks scored a career-high 25 points, Walter added 13 and fourth-ranked Shorter University improved to 15-0 overall and 6-0 in the Southern States Athletic Conference with a 73-62 victory over William Carey at the Winthrop-King Centre on Saturday night.

January 6, 2012
No. 4 Hawks win 14th straight, 73-61 over Belhaven
Walter Hill scored 17 points to lead four players in double figures as No. 4 Shorter rallied from a nine-point first half deficit and pulled away late for a 73-61 victory over Belhaven University in a Southern States Athletic Conference matchup on Friday night at the Winthrop-King Centre.

January 5, 2012
Game Notes: Belhaven, WCU next on tap for fourth-ranked Hawks
Still unbeaten, the Shorter men's basketball team returns to Southern States Athletic Conference play this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6 and 7, when it welcomes Belhaven University and William Carey University to the Winthrop-King Centre.

December 30, 2011
No. 4 Shorter hangs on for 83-79 win over No. 17 Freed-Hardeman
Walter Hill poured in 15 of his team-high 26 points in the second half as fourth-ranked Shorter University withstood a late charge from No. 17 Freed-Hardeman on its way to an 83-79 victory in a Top 25 non-conference showdown at Winthrop-King Centre on Friday night.

December 29, 2011
Hawks, Freed-Hardeman tangle again in Top 25 showdown
Fourth-ranked Shorter University aims for a season sweep of non-conference foe Freed-Hardeman University when the two teams square off for a second time this season on Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 pm in the Winthrop-King Centre.

December 29, 2011
Willie Woodard remains important cog in No. 4 Shorter's success
Self-sacrifice is one of the major keys in building team chemistry and almost always leads to success. As the Shorter University men’s basketball team prepares for the rugged 2012 stretch of its season, the Hawks don’t have to look far to see an example that concept.

December 15, 2011
Hill sets new career high, #4 Shorter downs Coastal Georgia
Walter Hill poured in a career-high 34 points to lead No. 4-ranked Shorter University to a 100-80 victory over Coastal Georgia on Thursday night in a non-league men's basketball game in Brunswick, Ga.

December 14, 2011
Game Notes: No. 4 Shorter eyes 12th straight win at Coastal Ga.
Armed with the highest ranking in program history, the Shorter University men's basketball team heads south to Brunswick, Ga., on Thursday, Dec. 15 for a 7 pm tip against the College of Coastal Georgia.

December 12, 2011
Men's Basketball jumps to No. 4 in latest NAIA Top 25 Poll
The Shorter University men's basketball team continued its steady climb up the the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll on Monday, appearing at No. 4 in the latest national ratings released by the organization.

December 10, 2011
Basketball Hawks breeze past Bryan, 80-53, in Bryan Classic
Walter Hill scored 18 points, Anthony Banks and Dante Harvey added 10 points apiece and No. 5-ranked Shorter cruised to an 80-53 victory over Bryan College in each team's final game of the 2011 Bryan College Classic.

December 9, 2011
5th-ranked Shorter runs past Tennessee Wesleyan, 86-77
C.J. Davis scored 19 points, Anthony Banks added 18 and No. 5-ranked Shorter used a late spurt in the second half to post an 86-77 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in each team's first game of the Bryan College Classic in Dayton, Tenn.

December 8, 2011
Game Notes: No. 5 Shorter faces TWC, Bryan at Bryan Classic
The Shorter University men's basketball team will try on its brand new top-five ranking for the first time as it heads to Dayton, Tenn., on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, for two games in the Bryan College Classic.

December 5, 2011
SU men's, women's hoops move up in polls; Hawks up to No. 5
The NAIA released its first regular season edition of the Men's and Women's Division I Basketball Coaches Top 25 Polls on Monday night and Shorter is well represented in both. The Hawks, off to a 9-0 start, appear at No. 5 in the country while the Lady Hawks, 8-1 on the year, are ranked 18th.

December 3, 2011
No. 12 Shorter rallies past Mobile 83-81 to remain perfect
Walter Hill scored 23 points, Eric Nix set a new career high for the second straight night with 21 tallies and the 12th-ranked Hawks rallied from a seven-point second half deficit to defeat the University of Mobile 83-81 in a showdown between the two preseason divisional favorites in the SSAC.

December 2, 2011
Shorter clamps down in second half, routs Loyola in New Orleans
Eric Nix posted career highs of 20 points and eight rebounds, Walter Hill finished with 16 points and seven boards and 12th-ranked Shorter University outscored host Loyola New Orleans 51-25 in the second half en route to an 82-59 victory in a Southern States Athletic Conference cross divisional matchup on Friday night.

December 1, 2011
Game Notes: Two huge SSAC road games loom for No. 12 Hawks
The Shorter men's basketball team returns to Southern States Athletic Conference action this weekend with back-to-back league tilts against West Division foes Loyola University New Orleans and the University of Mobile.

November 28, 2011
Dante Harvey maximizing potential early for 12th-ranked Hawks
Having ability is one thing. Knowing how to use it makes all the difference. That’s what Shorter University junior Dante Harvey has found out over the past month as the 6-foot-8 forward from Atlanta has heeded the words of his teammates and coaches.

November 28, 2011
#12 Hawks survive upset bid, escape Reinhardt with 63-61 win
Dante Harvey and Eric Nix combined for 18 of Shorter's 31 second half points as the No. 12-ranked Hawks rallied from seven down in the second half for a 63-61 victory over Reinhardt on Monday night at the Brown Athletic Center.

November 27, 2011
Game Notes: Men's Basketball returns to action at Reinhardt
After eight days off following a 65-49 win over Auburn-Montgomery, the Shorter University men's basketball team returns to action on Monday, Nov. 28 when it travels to Waleska, Ga., for a 7:30 pm tilt with Reinhardt University.

November 19, 2011
#12 Hawks improve to 6-0 with 65-49 victory over AUM
Walter Hill scored 19 points, Dante Harvey had 13 and Eric Nix chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists as No. 12 Shorter stayed unblemished with a 65-49 win over visiting Auburn-Montgomery in a Southern States Athletic Conference game on Saturday night.

November 18, 2011
#12 Shorter uses late flurry to outlast Faulkner, 64-58
Walter Hill scored a game-high 21 points, including eight of Shorter's last nine points, to send the No. 12 Hawks to a grueling 64-58 victory over Faulkner in the Southern States Athletic Conference opener for both teams on Friday night at Winthrop-King Centre.

November 17, 2011
Game Notes: Faulkner, AUM visit WKC to tangle with #12 Hawks
No. 12-ranked Shorter University opens the 2011-12 Southern States Athletic Conference season on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19 as it plays host to Faulkner University and Auburn University-Montgomery at the Winthrop-King Centre.

November 15, 2011
Hill's 33 points lift #12 Shorter to 90-72 win over Young Harris
Walter Hill poured in a career-high 33 points and Shorter University improved to 4-0 with a 90-72 victory over Young Harris College on Tuesday night at Winthrop-King Centre.

November 14, 2011
Game Notes: Young Harris next opponent for #12 Men's Hoops
The Shorter University men's basketball team returns home on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for an 8 pm tip against Young Harris College at the Winthrop-King Centre.

November 12, 2011
Men's Basketball scores 92-78 road victory over Freed-Hardeman
Dante Harvey scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, Eric Nix and Johnathan Crawford scored 17 points apiece and No. 12 Shorter University rallied in the second half to post an impressive 92-78 win over Freed-Hardeman University in a non-league tilt in Henderson, Tenn., on Saturday.

November 11, 2011
Game Notes: #12 Hawks travel to Freed for early showdown
The Shorter University men's basketball team hits the road for Henderson, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 12 for a 4 pm ET tip with Freed-Hardeman University.

November 8, 2011
Big second half propels #12 Shorter over Coastal Georgia, 72-54
Dante Harvey poured in a game-high 21 points, Walter Hill notched a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds and 12th-ranked Shorter University pulled away with an explosive second half run to post a 72-54 victory over the College of Coastal Georgia on Tuesday night at the Winthrop-King Centre.

November 7, 2011
Game Notes: #12 Hawks eye 2-0 start, host Coastal Ga. Tuesday
The Shorter University men's basketball team returns to the hardwood tomorrow night, Tuesday, Nov. 8, when it plays host to the College of Coastal Georgia in a non-league tilt beginning at approximately 8 pm.

November 2, 2011
Men's Basketball picked to win SSAC in preseason poll
The 2011-12 Southern States Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll has Shorter University as the favorite to win the East Division and the league championship, the conference announced Tuesday.

November 1, 2011
Harvey's double-double spurs No. 12 Hawks in rout of Point
Dante Harvey scored a game-high 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead five Hawks in double figures and help send 12th-ranked Shorter University to a convincing 99-80 victory over visiting Point University in each team's 2011-12 season opener on Tuesday night.

October 31, 2011
Game Notes: 12th-ranked Hawks open season Tuesday vs. Point
As Shorter prepares to open the 2011-12 season tomorrow night at the Winthrop-King Centre against Point University -- formerly Atlanta Christian College -- at 7 pm, it does so as not only the preseason favorite to win the SSAC, but as the nation's No. 12-ranked program.

October 25, 2011
Men's Basketball ranked preseason No. 12 in NAIA Top 25 Poll
The Shorter University men's basketball team is featured at No. 12 in the 2011-12 NAIA Men's Basketball Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll, which was released by the NAIA on Monday evening.

October 11, 2011
'Coach Pop' an inspiration for Shorter men's basketball squad
He never calls a play, sets up the offense or defense, or decides to when to substitute when he sits on the bench during a game. Yet he remains a vital part of the Shorter University men’s basketball program – especially to the members of the team who call him “Coach Pop.”

September 2, 2011
Tyler Murray promoted; Rich McCray, Tyler Watkins join MBB staff
Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner has announced the promotion of Tyler Murray from graduate assistant coach to head assistant on the Hawks’ coaching staff.

August 17, 2011
Marqise Wright signs professional deal with Romania's Craiova
Former Shorter University men’s basketball star Marqise Wright has signed a professional contract with SCM CSU Craiova of Romanian Basketball Division A.

July 9, 2011
Bill Murphy: Walter Hill now shining at Shorter
Walter Hill thought playing football at the University of Georgia was going to be his ticket to happiness out of high school, but he found out that the cozy environment of playing basketball at Shorter University in Rome could become just as fulfilling.

March 23, 2011
Hill and Wright honored as NAIA Men's Hoops All-Americans
Shorter University's Walter Hill and Marqise Wright have been named NAIA Men's Basketball All-Americans according to a release by the organization on Wednesday afternoon. Both were honorable mention selections.

March 2, 2011
Faulkner stuns Hawks in first round of SSAC Tournament
Faulkner University advanced to the quarterfinals of the Fuddruckers Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championships presented by Floyd County with a 64-61 victory over Shorter University in the first round on Wednesday at The Forum.

March 2, 2011
Hill SSAC's top newcomer, Wright named All-SSAC
Shorter University sophomore Walter Hill was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year in an announcement made at the 2011 SSAC Awards Banquet on Wednesday night at The Forum.

March 1, 2011
On Point: Eric Nix guides eager Hawks into SSAC Tournament
More than anything, the Shorter University men’s basketball team would like to make a point this week that they are indeed a team to be reckoned with in the Fuddruckers Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championships presented by Floyd County.