A historic $3 million gift from Georgia Southern alumni has led to a name change for the field at Paulson Stadium, marking the largest donation in the history of GS Athletics.

Following the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, GS Athletics announced that the home field for GS Football will now be known as “Allen E. Paulson Stadium at Evans Family Field.”

Previously, the field was named in honor of the Bryant family.

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“We are immensely grateful for the transformative gift from Brianna and RT Evans,” said Director of Athletics Jared Benko. “As dedicated alumni, Brianna and RT are true Eagles at heart, and their generous support will greatly enhance the experience for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The Evans family has been a long standing supporter of Georgia Southern, and we are delighted to rename our field at Paulson Stadium in their honor!”

Both Brianna and RT graduated from Georgia Southern in 2012 and run Evans General Contractors, a prominent design-build, general contracting, and construction management firm based in Atlanta.

“Georgia Southern has always been near and dear to us,” said RT Evans. “We are excited about the future of GS Football and proud to make this commitment to support our beloved alma mater. The best days for Georgia Southern Athletics are still ahead!” (GS Athletics)

The Eagles celebrated their second season win at the newly renamed field, defeating South Carolina State University this past Saturday. They will next host Marshall for their next home game on October 12 at 6 p.m.