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What to Watch for in Jags Sports of Spring 2020

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Fall, the South Alabama Jaguars saw some significant moments in sports. The Women’s Soccer team won the 2019 Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship in Foley, Alabama. The Football team said goodbye to Ladd-Peebles Stadium in downtown Mobile as they will welcome their new on-campus stadium in the fall of 2020. Men’s and women’s basketball teams started their season … Continue reading What to Watch for in Jags Sports of Spring 2020

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Jaguars football gets 19 signees for on early 2019 National Recruiting Day

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor With the sport of football being over for most teams that are not playing in a bowl game, the rebuilding for next season has already begun. Last Wednesday was the early National Signing Day for college teams and some high school recruits. Players, both committed and non-committed, signed for their desired college program so they can start early in … Continue reading Jaguars football gets 19 signees for on early 2019 National Recruiting Day

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Jaguars Men’s Basketball drops their second conference game to Coastal Carolina 81-69

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After a disappointing start to the Sun Belt Conference play, the South Alabama Jaguars men’s basketball wanted to make a fresh start. Last Thursday, the Jaguars lost their first conference game of the season with an 81-71 home loss to the Appalachian State Mountaineers.  The Jaguars knew they needed a fresh start in a short turnaround two days later … Continue reading Jaguars Men’s Basketball drops their second conference game to Coastal Carolina 81-69

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Jags Women’s Basketball Rebound with a 68-52 win over William Carey Lady Crusaders

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor With a week after the fall semester and a week before Christmas, the South Alabama Jaguars hosted a double-header for their women’s and men’s basketball teams. The women went first in the double-header as they hosted the William Carey Lady Crusaders. The Jaguars needed a win to get back to their winning ways before they start Sun Belt Conference … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball Rebound with a 68-52 win over William Carey Lady Crusaders

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South Alabama Wins in Physical Return to Mobile versus Alabama A&M 89-79

By: Nolan Kotila | Reporter The South Alabama Jaguars returned to the Mitchell Center for the first time in a month as a part of a double-header that featured the Women’s Basketball team in action against William Carey University. The Jaguars (5-4) took on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (2-6) in their final game before opening conference play. An explosive offense early and a lockdown physical … Continue reading South Alabama Wins in Physical Return to Mobile versus Alabama A&M 89-79

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South Alabama Women’s Basketball Team Takes on Auburn at Home

By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the South Alabama Jaguars Women’s Basketball Team took on the Auburn Tigers at home, following the historic Men’s game on November 12th. The game was evenly favored between the two women’s teams as they had identical records: three wins and four losses. The last meeting of the teams was in 2010 which resulted in an … Continue reading South Alabama Women’s Basketball Team Takes on Auburn at Home

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Top Ten Ladd-Peebles Stadium moments for South Alabama Jaguars Football

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Ladd-Peebles Stadium is one of the most historic football stadiums in the south and for the city of Mobile. The stadium has hosted many postseason bowl games that have highlighted names like NFL hall of fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft in tackle Eric … Continue reading Top Ten Ladd-Peebles Stadium moments for South Alabama Jaguars Football

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Jaguars upset Red Wolves 34-30 in final game of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It has not been the best season for the South Alabama Jaguars football team in their second season under head coach Steve Campbell. The day after Thanksgiving was the last chance for the Jaguars to get their second win of the season against a tough Sun Belt Conference foe in the Arkansas State Red Wolves. This game was also … Continue reading Jaguars upset Red Wolves 34-30 in final game of 2019

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Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Just one final road game was left for the South Alabama Jaguars football team as they traveled to face the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta. The Jaguars wanted to continue to develop their offense that has experienced changes in players and formations. South had a chance to experience significant improvement against a Panthers’ defense that was ranked 125th in … Continue reading Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

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Jags Women’s Basketball learn from 74-62 to Alabama Crimson Tide

Photos by: Lauren Barksdale By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Basketball season is heating up with more significant non-conference games for both the men’s and women’s teams. The Jaguars women’s basketball team has some questions to solve on their own team. Last Thursday was an opportunity for them to figure out their team dynamics and structure as they took on the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1). … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball learn from 74-62 to Alabama Crimson Tide

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Ajayi and Locure lead the Jags to 98-72 win over Spring Hill

By: Michael Hanich and Nolan Kotila | Sports Editor and Reporter The University of South Alabama faced Spring Hill College Badgers in the Mitchell Center on Tuesday night. The Jaguars bounced back after losing two straight games at home to the Auburn Tigers and then on the road against the Chattanooga Mocs. The Jaguars (3-2) rebound from their two-game skid as they beat the Badgers … Continue reading Ajayi and Locure lead the Jags to 98-72 win over Spring Hill

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Jaguars fight to the end in 37-27 loss to Louisiana Ragin Cajuns

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor With three weeks left in the 2019 College Football season, the South Alabama Jaguars faced a three-game lineup of some of the best Sun Belt Conference teams. Last Saturday, the Jaguars hosted one of the most established rushing offenses in the nation against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. The Jags were the more efficient team on offense and defense than … Continue reading Jaguars fight to the end in 37-27 loss to Louisiana Ragin Cajuns

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