Athletics

  • Former Eagle Soars Higher

    Steven Fisk, a Georgia Southern University alumnus, clinched his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the 2024 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia, on April 7. Fisk secured the win in a sudden-death playoff against Rob Oppenheim after both finished at 14-under 274.

  • Eagles on the Rise

    The Georgia Southern Women’s Golf team has had an outstanding season, marked by a stellar team performances at the Sun Belt Championship and Louise Reau’s historic appearance at the NCAA Women’s Golf Regional — two more milestones upon which the Eagles will continue to build a championship season.

  • Georgia Southern Volleyball Team

    Historic Spike for Volleyball

    HISTORIC SPIKE FOR VOLLEYBALL Eagles Close Out an Unprecedented Season To call the Eagles’ volleyball season historic is an understatement. It was a season of unprecedented firsts and a foundation for seasons to come. Their remarkable run ended on Thursday, Dec. 7, during Round 3 of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) against the University…

  • Paul Johnson and Erk Russell

    Dual Dynasties

    As Paul Johnson Enters the College Football Hall of Fame, Georgia Southern GATAs for Erk Russell’s Induction There are few truly legendary coaches in Georgia Southern’s history, but former head coaches Erk Russell and Paul Johnson are at the top of the list. On Oct. 26, Johnson returned to Georgia Southern to be honored for…

  • Kevin Scott refereeing

    Making the Call

    Alumnus and NBA Referee Kevin Scott Fails Forward into an Exciting Career In professional basketball, referees have a split second to make consequential decisions. With a whistle, they can alter the course of a game or the results of a world championship. They can incite the greatest joy or the fiercest anger in millions of…

  • Freedom Turns 20

    TWO DECADES OF TRUE BLUE SPIRIT Georgia Southern Mascot Freedom Turns 20 This month, Georgia Southern University is proudly celebrating the 20th birthday of Freedom, our esteemed bald eagle mascot. Found injured and unable to survive in the wild, Freedom was rescued and brought to our university in 2004 and is now an irreplaceable member…

  • Terren Ward dribbles the ball against a defender

    Rising Above

    Georgia Southern Women’s Basketball Team’s Record-Breaking Season In the realm of collegiate sports, there are teams that defy expectations and redefine what is possible. The Georgia Southern women’s basketball team is one such powerhouse, led by the indomitable Coach Anita Howard. As the first female African American head coach at Georgia Southern, Howard’s unwavering belief…

  • Georgia Southern Softball Team

    Eagles Turn into Angels

    Softball Team’s Heroic Actions Help Save Unconscious Man In a remarkable display of compassion and quick thinking, Georgia Southern University’s softball team and staff are winning praise for helping a 98-year-old man who suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness. The incident took place in the lobby of a hotel in Troy, Alabama, when Charles Parish Sr.…

  • Spotter inspects arrows in targets

    Georgia Southern Hosts 2023 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals

    In May 2023, Georgia Southern became the epicenter of collegiate archery as it hosted the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals. Organized by USA Archery, the event was a testament to the University’s commitment to promoting sports and fostering talent. The USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals, an annual event, drew the nation’s top collegiate archers. Held…

  • Georgia Southern Rifle Team receiving their trophy

    Aiming for History

    Georgia Southern’s Rifle Team Wins Third Consecutive SoCon Title In collegiate rifle shooting, Georgia Southern’s Rifle Team has made its mark, with a particularly stellar performance in the 2023 season. The team not only claimed the 2023 Southern Conference (SoCon) Rifle title but also set new records and earned prestigious accolades. “I’m really happy for…