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South Alabama Ready for Potential Big Win Against Louisiana-Monroe

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Things are looking good for the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2; 1-0 in Sun Belt play) as they started conference play with a 30-20 home win over the Texas State Bobcats last weekend. The Jaguars have a chance to extend their record and climb higher in the conference standings as they take on the worst team in the conference in … Continue reading South Alabama Ready for Potential Big Win Against Louisiana-Monroe

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Athletes play on despite risks

By: Gabrielle Ducote and Tamarcus Lang Photo by: Michael Hanich COVID-19’s impact on college football is well-known, but athletes in other contact sports like women’s soccer and men’s basketball are being deeply affected.  After waiting for their schedule, the USA women’s soccer team finally kicked off their season on Sept. 6, almost a month later than normal. Despite the delay, the team is currently 5-3 … Continue reading Athletes play on despite risks

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Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Last Saturday, you might have noticed something different from the South Alabama Jaguars’ jerseys in their 30-20 home win of the Texas State Bobcats. Several players from the starting quarterback in Desmond Trotter to the backups and non-dressed players on the sidelines had a special message on the jerseys where their names usually … Continue reading Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

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Jaguars Volleyball lose all three games in series against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars Volleyball team was on a significant four-game win streak after starting the season 0-5. Following a losing streak and winning streak, the Jaguars were looking to continue their winning ways as they had to host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in a three-match event over two days, Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16. This would … Continue reading Jaguars Volleyball lose all three games in series against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

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Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Micheal Dunn | Photographer It has been more than three weeks since the South Alabama Jaguars took the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Last Saturday was a new start for the Jaguars as they played their first Sun Belt Conference game against the Texas State Bobcats game. The Jaguars’ new start was a great start as they … Continue reading Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

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Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor 2020 has been a disastrous year for everyone globally with COVID-19, systematic racism, and natural disasters. Still, people are pressing on to make the better of these unfortunate situations. Classes, athletic events, and clubs took a big hit in participation, and the university altered students’ graduation dates in numerous ways. Some students, both in undergraduate and graduate levels, had … Continue reading Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

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South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After not playing for more than three weeks, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) will be back in Hancock Whitney Stadium this Saturday as they start Sun Belt Conference play against the Texas State Bobcats (1-4; 1-1 in Sun Belt play). Last year, the Jaguars traveled to San Marcos, Texas, as they lost 30-28 in quarterback Desmond Trotter’s first-ever start … Continue reading South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

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South Alabama Confident in Retaining Football Game with the Troy Trojans

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photo by: Lauren Barksdale | Photographer On Sept. 29, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) postponed the ninth annual ‘Battle for the Belt’ matchup with their in-state rivals Troy Trojans (1-1) due to COVID-19 concerns. The official announcement from the football program’s official announcement said it was a precautionary measure due to their student-athletes’ limited availability. The game between the … Continue reading South Alabama Confident in Retaining Football Game with the Troy Trojans

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South Alabama loses to the UAB Blazers 42-10 at home

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Lauren Barksdale | Photographer After an extended break in a bye-week in week three, the South Alabama Jaguars were back in action against the UAB Blazers on Thursday night in Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Jaguars were looking to get revenge on the Blazers after their loss last season in Birmingham with a 35-3 score. While there were … Continue reading South Alabama loses to the UAB Blazers 42-10 at home

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Jaguars Volleyball drop both matches versus Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks

By: Lauren Barksdale | Contributing writer Photos by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Last Saturday, the South Alabama Jaguars volleyball team hosted the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks at the Jag Gym. They played in two different four-set matches, both ending in a Jaguar defeat.  In the hard-fought second set, the Jags lost 25-20 as they attempted to come back in a swinging rally from behind in … Continue reading Jaguars Volleyball drop both matches versus Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks

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Jaguars Football to host the UAB Blazers on primetime Thursday night

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) are back in action this Thursday night after having the week off. The Jaguars will host the UAB Blazers (1-1) for their final non-conference of the season. Last season, the Jaguars traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, for the first-ever meeting between the teams as the Blazers crushed the Jags with a 35-3 score. This Thursday, … Continue reading Jaguars Football to host the UAB Blazers on primetime Thursday night

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Jags Soccer team take down rival Troy Trojans 2-1 in double overtime

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The Jaguars played their first game in Mobile in Sage Field after a 2-1 double-overtime loss to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. After a tough start to their 2020 season, the South Alabama Jaguars came back home after the impact of Hurricane Sally to take on their in-state rivals in the Troy Trojans. Despite the wet weather conditions and the … Continue reading Jags Soccer team take down rival Troy Trojans 2-1 in double overtime

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