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South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) travel to face the UAB Blazers (2-0) on Saturday

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) will take on their second away game this Saturday just one week before they start Sun Belt Conference play. The Jaguars will be facing off against the UAB Blazers (2-0), who have surpassed many obstacles to get to where they are now. In December 2nd of 2014, the Blazers had their football program, along … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) travel to face the UAB Blazers (2-0) on Saturday

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Memphis Tigers (3-0) dominate South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) 42-6

By: Micheal Hanich | Sports Editor The tough non-conference schedule for the South Alabama Jaguars football team continued last Saturday when they hosted the Memphis Tigers. For the Jaguars to win a big game, they had to win the little battles they have been playing against so far in this short season. Even though the Jaguars held a tough Tigers team through a good margin … Continue reading Memphis Tigers (3-0) dominate South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) 42-6

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) host a dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) continue their brutal non-conference schedule by hosting a potentially dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team. This Tigers team made an early impression to the College Football nation when they beat the Ole Miss Rebels from the SEC with a 15-10 score. Jaguars head coach Steve Campbell and his team are not fazed by anything the … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) host a dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team

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South Alabama gets a 37-14 win in their home-opener against Jackson State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Martyce Allen | Web Editor Week two was a rebound week for most teams in all College Football. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they were looking to get back on the winning side of the spectrum against the FCS-level Jackson State Tigers. They tried to throw the Jaguars off with a huge change of their offensive and … Continue reading South Alabama gets a 37-14 win in their home-opener against Jackson State

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Jaguars players and coaches talk about the final preparations for Jackson State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers last Saturday was not the start the South Alabama Jaguars wanted for the 2019 College Football season. This was despite a close 35-21 score than what the experts were to believe. The Jaguars encountered many positive goals in the game against Nebraska but not enough to secure an upset. Even with the 0-1 … Continue reading Jaguars players and coaches talk about the final preparations for Jackson State

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South Alabama receives donation from Hargrove towards new on-campus football stadium

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The University of South Alabama is one step closer to finishing their home football stadium. On Tuesday, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors donated $1.5 million towards constructing and renovating of the Hancock Whitney Stadium that is projected to finish before the Fall of 2020 on campus. Jaguars athletic director Joel Erdmann presented the gift of the donation while school president, … Continue reading South Alabama receives donation from Hargrove towards new on-campus football stadium

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Jaguars look to rebound with home-opener against Jackson State Tigers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Week one of the 2019 College Football season has concluded. There is still much to figure out with every team. The South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) went into Lincoln, Nebraska to face the #24 Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) with a determined mindset to win. The Jaguars were 35.5-point underdogs to a team whose offense was supposed to be one of the … Continue reading Jaguars look to rebound with home-opener against Jackson State Tigers

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South Alabama Jaguars Kick-off 2019 Season with #24 Nebraska

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The day that many people have been waiting for is finally here. College Football season is back. The South Alabama Jaguars returns after going through significant changes in the previous offseason. Head coach Steve Campbell and his Jaguars are looking to make a statement after finishing 3-9 (2-6 in Sun Belt play) last year. South will not have an … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars Kick-off 2019 Season with #24 Nebraska

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Women’s Golf Headed to NCAA Regional for the First Time

By: Nolan Kolita | Contributing Writer South Alabama Women’s Golf won their second Sun Belt Conference Championship, the first since 1997, Wednesday, April 17. With the championship win, the Jags secured a spot in the NCAA regional, their first in program history. The team finished with a season-low combined score of 877 at the LPGA International – Hills Course in Daytona Beach Florida. Notable performances … Continue reading Women’s Golf Headed to NCAA Regional for the First Time

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Women’s Sports Deserve More Applause

By: Nolan Kotila | Contributing Writer Opinion When most people think about sports at the University of South Alabama they think of football, baseball or maybe men’s basketball. What gets glossed over are the sports played by strong young women who are argumentatively more fun to watch at times. The way female athletes interact with their fans makes the experience of attending a game feel … Continue reading Women’s Sports Deserve More Applause

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South advances in Sun Belt Tournament

By: Charles Harrison and Richard Narramore | Sports Editor and EIC Despite redshirt sophomore Savannah Jones’ absence on the court, USA pushed through with a 12-point win over no. 10 Louisiana-Lafayette. Alexis Sykes started the game with a successful three-pointer and finished the game with a total of 15 points on the scoreboard. Jones was suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules. Kennedi Centers was … Continue reading South advances in Sun Belt Tournament

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South Sweeps TTU

By: Charles Harrison | Sports Editor The South Alabama baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Tennessee Tech on Sunday, Feb. 24. After having two consecutive games canceled due to weather, the Jaguars were finally able to rebound from their 2-1 series loss to Clemson. The Jaguars’ game against the Alabama State Hornets was canceled due to fog and the game against New Orleans was … Continue reading South Sweeps TTU

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