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Jaguars men’s basketball team tip-off their season with a 82-51 victory over Pikeville

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Basketball season is upon the entire nation including College Basketball of all college programs. The South Alabama Jaguars men’s basketball program was feeling good going into their first game of the season against Pikeville College. The Jaguars were projected to by the national media to win the Sun Belt Conference Championship this season due to the talent returning. Their … Continue reading Jaguars men’s basketball team tip-off their season with a 82-51 victory over Pikeville

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Jags Women’s Basketball lose first game of the season versus power five opponent in Rutgers 77-56

By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer The South Alabama Women’s Basketball team opened the season at home Tuesday, facing a power five opponent in the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Shortly after tip-off, the Jags came off strong at the beginning of the first quarter. Rutgers’ offense, however, surpassed the Jaguar defense in the bulk of the first quarter. The Jags began to gain momentum towards the … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball lose first game of the season versus power five opponent in Rutgers 77-56

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South Alabama Table Tennis club becoming a regional and national contender

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Club sports are going strong on the South Alabama’s campus. The Jaguars’ table tennis club is coming off a great performance in the Fall Dixie Divisional Tournament on October 26th, in Clinton, Mississippi. In the tournament, the Jaguars’ table tennis team finished second in the division with five match points and two match wins. Mississippi College won the Fall … Continue reading South Alabama Table Tennis club becoming a regional and national contender

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South Alabama Women’s Volleyball breaks winning home streak to Coastal Carolina

By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer The South Alabama Women’s Volleyball team held their own for the majority of this nail-biting match. In the first set, it was clear that the Jaguars had confidence in themselves as a team, especially after coming off of a great win against Troy. They started off with a strong performance by reading and responding to the opposing offense plays. … Continue reading South Alabama Women’s Volleyball breaks winning home streak to Coastal Carolina

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Lady Jags tip-off their 2019-2020 season with 104-51 exhibition win over Birmingham-Southern

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Fans got to experience their first taste of the South Alabama Lady Jaguars’ basketball team for the 2019-2020 College Basketball season last Monday night. The Lady Jags hosted the Birmingham-Southern Panthers of the division III level in an exhibition game in the Mitchell Center. This was the first time Jag Nation got to see their women’s basketball team in … Continue reading Lady Jags tip-off their 2019-2020 season with 104-51 exhibition win over Birmingham-Southern

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South Alabama Women’s Volleyball takes on Troy at home

Photos By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer After coming off of a strong winning weekend against the Georgia Southern Eagles and Georgia State Panthers, the South Alabama Lady Jaguars Women’s Volleyball were looking to dominate on the court yet again against the Troy Lady Trojans. The Lady Jags continued to dominate by winning 3-0 at home against Troy.   At … Continue reading South Alabama Women’s Volleyball takes on Troy at home

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South Alabama football loses to #21 Appalachian State at homecoming

Photos by: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It was homecoming week for the University of South Alabama that concluded with the Jaguars’ toughest task of the season. This past Saturday, the Jaguars had to host undefeated and ranked #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Mountaineers would be the second ranked team faced since week one against the #24 Nebraska Cornhuskers. … Continue reading South Alabama football loses to #21 Appalachian State at homecoming

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Jaguars football to host undefeated Appalachian State Mountaineers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This season has given many tough tasks and matchups to the South Alabama Jaguars (1-6). This Saturday might be their toughest yet as they will host the #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-0). Not only are the Mountaineers the best team in the Sun Belt Conference but they are also the highest ranked opponent the Jaguars have played or likely … Continue reading Jaguars football to host undefeated Appalachian State Mountaineers

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South Alabama Lady Jags prepare for another double-header

By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer Last weekend, the South Alabama Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Texas to face the UT Arlington Mavericks and the Texas State Bobcats on the court. The team went 1-1 for the weekend, beating the Mavericks but then losing the Bobcats. Coach Meekes-Rydell still says there were shining moments in the loss. The Jaguars bounced back from losing the first … Continue reading South Alabama Lady Jags prepare for another double-header

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South Alabama Jaguars lose to their rivals Troy Trojans in the Battle for the Belt 37-13

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The eighth annual Battle for the Belt rivalry commenced once again between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Troy Trojans. The Jaguars were not having the season that they wanted halfway through the season but there was hope Wednesday night at Troy. Before last night’s game, the home team was 2-5 in this rivalry. The Jaguars played very well … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars lose to their rivals Troy Trojans in the Battle for the Belt 37-13

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South Alabama Womens’ Volleyball Prepares for Out of State Match-Ups in Texas

By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer With eager and prepared eyes locked on their goal, the South Alabama Womens’ Volleyball team will be heading out of state this weekend for two back-to-back tough matches. On Friday, October 18th, they will be playing the UT Arlington Mavericks at 6:30 pm. The next day, they will be playing the Texas State Bobcats at 6:30 pm. Coach Meekes … Continue reading South Alabama Womens’ Volleyball Prepares for Out of State Match-Ups in Texas

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History of the Battle for the Belt Rivalry between South Alabama and Troy

By; Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The eighth annual Battle for the Belt trophy between the South Alabama Jaguars (1-5) and the Troy Trojans (2-3) will take place once again in the middle of the week on October 16th in Troy, Alabama. In the short time of the heated in-state rivalry, the Trojans are currently leading the series 4-3. No program has had a winning … Continue reading History of the Battle for the Belt Rivalry between South Alabama and Troy

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