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Eagles add 2019 3-star offensive lineman
Outside of the season that is currently underway, the Georgia Southern Football Team got some great news on Tuesday in the form of a big time commitment to the program. Flipping his original commitment from Tulane, 3-star offensive linemen Javonte McGriff decided to verbally commit to Eagle nation. The high school senior from Thomasville, Georgia is ranked the number 81 offensive guard in the state for the class of 2019.
Coastal Carolina looks to clinch their first bowl game with a win against Georgia Southern
Just when things were looking up for the Eagles in 2018, things have taken a turn for the worse in their last couple of games. Since their big win against App State, Georgia Southern has dropped two games in a row, which unfortunately came against conference opponents ULM and Troy. With just two remaining contests on their schedule, the Eagles have to stiffen up and finish the year strong, as they will square off with two more Sun Belt members.
Georgia Southern erases 20 point halftime deficit to put away George Mason 98-89
Georgia Southern saw its first real test of the season on the hardwood Tuesday, when they took on George Mason from Hanner Fieldhouse. The second game of the young season definitely did not go as smoothly as the first, where the Eagles routed Carver. Instead, GS was met with a hot-handed Patriots team, and had to make big time adjustments throughout the course of the game.
Troy comes to Statesboro looking to stay perfect in conference play
After knocking off a ranked team for the first time in school history, many thought the Georgia Southern Football team would ride that momentum over in their game with ULM the following week, but that was definitely not the case. After the Warhawks handed the Eagles their first conference loss of 2018, GS now has to fight hard to claim the Sun Belt’s East Division, and the first step in that process comes Saturday when the meet up with Troy.
Returning for senior campaign, Brown ready for run at Sun Belt Championship
In perhaps one of the biggest scares of the off season, Georgia Southern’s star point guard Tookie Brown initially decided to declare for the NBA draft. But after long and careful consideration, he decided to come back for his senior season as an Eagle. Brown said a lot of thought was put into the decision, and even though his experiences in the job market were interesting, he feels he made the right choice. “I get to come back and get my degree, and play with my brothers again,” Brown said.
Eagles surge past Cougars in season-opening win over Carver College
Every now and then, the final score of a basketball game is not a good reflection on the overall course of the game, but the final from Hanner Fieldhouse on Wednesday night was simply not one of those games. Georgia Southern won their season opener against Carver College by a final score of 139-51, in what was of the most impressive offensive outbursts in school history. From the opening tip-off, to the final buzzer, the Eagles dominated every aspect of their contest with the Cougars.
Eagles showcase 2018-19 team in exhibition game against Charleston Southern
The Georgia Southern men's basketball team saw their first action of the season with an exhibition match up against Charleston Southern on Tuesday.The event, called “Hoops Fan Fest” by GS' Athletic Department, donated all proceeds to the American Red Cross to benefit people affected by recent hurricane damage.In their return to the hardwood, the Eagles came out looking sharp to impress the fans in attendance.
With a senior led group and a favorable schedule, men’s basketball begins quest for first Sun Belt Title
The schedule is set, the talent is there and the hype is beginning to build around Georgia Southern’s 2018-19 basketball season.The Eagles will be returning three seniors, Montae Glenn, Ike Smith and Tookie Brown, to this year’s squad, which Byington says is going to be vital to the team’s success.“The three seniors have started pretty much since they were freshmen,” Byington said.
No. 25 Mountaineers come to Paulson looking to extend streak against Eagles to four
For the first time in its history, Georgia Southern welcomes a ranked opponent to Paulson Stadium in the form of arch rival Appalachian State. The Mountaineers come into Statesboro as the twenty-fifth ranked team in the nation, and their matchup with the Eagles will have major implications on the race for the Sun Belt East.
Four things we know about the eighth game of the season against Appalachian State
Fresh off of a win to get them bowl eligible, the Georgia Southern Football Team stands at a 6-1 record and is set to square off against perhaps their biggest rival, Appalachian State, on Thursday.Not only is this game about the hatred and bragging rights between the two schools, the contest could have major implications on the race to claim the Sun Belt East Division Title.
Aggies host Eagles looking for repeat of last season's matchup
Through six games in the 2018 season, Georgia Southern holds a 5-1 record, and remains undefeated in conference playTheir unexpected, successful start is definitely encouraging for Eagle Nation, but the team needs to continue to compete at a high level, even in games where they are highly favored, like this weekend's match up with New Mexico State.The Aggies will host the Eagles at 6 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, looking for their first conference win on the year.
Sun Belt off to unexpected start halfway through the season
The Preseason Sun Belt Coaches Poll has proved to be inaccurate for the 2018 season.
Fisk and freshmen run away with Hummingbird Intercollegiate title
Following the first two rounds of the Hummingbird Intercollegiate from Cashiers, North Carolina, the Georgia Southern men’s golf team found themselves atop of the leaderboard with one round of play remaining.In the second round on Monday, the Eagles shot 272 as a team, one shy of the school record set in the 1980 Gator Invitational.The Eagles were led by freshman Ben Carr, who shot a pair of 68s in the first two rounds, and freshman Wilson Andress, who posted a 69 and a 67 on the day.
Opinion: To win, but at what costs?
Fans of college football have been experiencing an uncomfortable, yet very important to point out, trend going on over the last few years—cover-ups and scandals. Assistants coaches and head coaches in prominent programs across the nation have been brought into the national spotlight for reasons their fan bases want nothing to do with at all.
Sun Belt Conference adds Central Arkansas as an associate member
The Sun Belt Athletic Conference announced earlier today that it will be adding a new associate member beginning in the 2019-2020 academic year.Conference Commissioner Karl Benson made the announcement that the University of Central Arkansas will join the league specifically in men’s soccer as of next season.UCA’s admission makes them the sixth member of men’s soccer within the Sun Belt, alongside Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia State and fellow associate...
Eagles pick up three wins in GATA Challenge
Coming off of four straight losses, the Georgia Southern Volleyball team looked to get back on the winning track over the weekend with three home matchups in the GATA Challenge.In their first contest of the weekend, the Eagles played host to Savannah State Friday morning, and took the match 3-0.Senior Lauren Reichard led the way against the Tigers in the morning matchup, tallying up 11 kills and nine blocks.
Tigers enter game against Eagles having played two very different games
Georgia Southern has looked good this season, and have a 2-0 record to show for it, but week three in the young 2018 season brings up a new and bigger challenge, the Clemson Tigers.Clemson, who has appeared in the College Football Playoff for three consecutive years, is ranked second in both the AP and Coaches Poll this week, by far the highest ranked opponent the Eagles have faced off against this year.In the two games they have played this year, the Tigers are 2-0, averaging 38 points per...
Eagles to continue dominate defense against Minutemen
After their demanding 37-6 week one win against South Carolina State, the Georgia Southern football team is faced with a more difficult matchup with UMass in week two.The two teams squared off in Amherst, Massachusetts last season, where the Minutemen dominated the game and left with a 55-20 victory.
Eagles fall to Ospreys in Savannah
Georgia Southern’s first official athletic event from its new Armstrong campus was spoiled when the volleyball team lost to North Florida on Tuesday.“It was a pretty good atmosphere in here today," head coach Duston Wood said to GSeagles. "I was happy with it."The Eagles climbed back from a six-point deficit to win the third set 26-24, but North Florida stormed back and scored six straight in the fourth set. The Ospreys went on to win the fourth and final set 25-20.
Eagles in the Pros: Pre-season roundup
With the NFL season officially getting going on Thursday, Georgia Southern has a handful of former team members representing them at the professional level.Most notably, the San Francisco 49ers have two great Eagle alumni on their NFL roster, but received unfortunate news on one of them after a preseason practice injury.
Werts, Fields to lead old-fashioned option
The Georgia Southern football team struggled to put up points in 2017, but now with a more experienced and comfortable offense, the Eagles should be able to drive the football much more efficiently.The Eagles’ offense seemed to be uncomfortable for most of last season, and it showed on the scoreboard.
Eagles to travel to Tucson for matchup with Pac-12 champions
Although the entire 2018-19 schedule has not been completely set, the Georgia Southern Basketball team knows of at least one more opponent they will face off against in late November, the Arizona Wildcats.The Wildcats are playing Georgia Southern in replacement of their originally scheduled game against Texas Southern.
Opinion: Students, fans nervously excited for Lunsford era
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Mocs get best of inexperienced Eagles
After being shut out against Florida Gulf Coast in their first game of the regular season, the Georgia Southern women’s soccer team set out to get their first victory of 2018 in their home opener against Chattanooga.Things didn't go as the Eagles had planned against the Mocs as the Eagles once again failed to find the back of the net, and fell to Chattanooga 3-0.The Mocs jumped out to an early lead, when Bailey Gale scored 17 minutes into the game.
Women's soccer prepares for 2018 season with refreshed roster
With their season starting Friday, the Georgia Southern women’s soccer team returns with a slew of experienced players to meet a fair schedule of competition.Head coach Brian Dunleavy is excited about the status of his team.“The group of seniors we have,” Dunleavy said, “their leadership qualities, the way they’ve really helped build a positive culture and a winning atmosphere.” Georgia Southern lost five seniors from last year’s squad, and while the majority of them played a key role...
Richard initiates new era in athletic designs
Behind the excitement and thrills of Georgia Southern Athletics lies something many take for granted.The images, videos and countless other media fans encounter at games come from someone most people don’t know anything about, or even know exists—a graphic designer.It just so happens that the newest member of the Georgia Southern Athletics staff, Jen Richard, was hired to fill just that role.
Volleyball home opener moved to Savannah
The consolidation between Georgia Southern and Armstrong has raised many questions about athletic event opportunities for students on the Savannah campus to attend, and the athletic department is beginning to make changes to adhere to those concerns.The Georgia Southern volleyball team has officially moved its home opener against North Florida on Sept.
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