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Both coordinators fired as football staff shaken up again

Thomas Jilk
December 4, 2017

I was wrong

Thomas Jilk
November 30, 2017

Football season to close at Coastal Carolina

Thomas Jilk
November 30, 2017

Lunsford earns full-time job as head football coach

Thomas Jilk
November 27, 2017
Eagles roll over Ragin' Cajuns 34-24 for second straight win

Eagles roll over Ragin’ Cajuns 34-24 for second straight win

Thomas Jilk
November 25, 2017
The seniors line up for a photo after the 52-0 victory over South Alabama at Paulson Stadium.

Senior Day Superiority

Thomas Jilk
November 18, 2017
Senior receiver Myles Campbell returns a punt against Arkansas State. Campbell will play his last home game on Saturday.

Seniors looking for elusive win in final Paulson Stadium outing

Mcclain Baxley and Thomas Jilk
November 16, 2017
Ike Smith prepares to shoot a free throw against CSU-Bakersfield. Smith had 21 points and seven rebounds. He was 3-for-4 from the line.

Eagles soar to blowout win over Cal State-Bakersfield

Thomas Jilk
November 13, 2017
GS senior Sarah Price controls the ball in a game earlier this season. Price finished the year with four foals after scoring twice this weekend in a win over Troy.

Weekend sports roundup

Thomas Jilk
November 13, 2017
GS junior point guard Tookie Brown led the Eagles with 22 points on Friday night.

Eagles topple Wake Forest in dramatic season-opening win

Thomas Jilk
November 11, 2017
Ike Smith shoots over a UT-Arlington defender last season. He was first-team all-conference last year and was name to the Lou Henson Award Watch List this week.

Ike Smith in contention to be named nation’s top mid-major player

Thomas Jilk
November 9, 2017
Georgia Southern defensive tackle Ty Phillips looks to pressure the quarterback against Georgia State.

Eagles travel to Boone Thursday for second straight rivalry game

Thomas Jilk
November 8, 2017
The Eagles gather after the Georgia State game. They lost, 21-17.

Heartbreak

Thomas Jilk
November 4, 2017

Fisk earns another top-5 finish, breaking school record along the way

Thomas Jilk
November 1, 2017

Eagles make changes, still fall 38-16 to Troy

Thomas Jilk
October 28, 2017
Senior guard Mike Hughes looks to drive against Winthrop last season. Hughes was the team's third-leading scorer with 10.6 ppg last season.

Experienced men’s basketball team set to begin season next week

Thomas Jilk
October 27, 2017
Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers looks for a receiver against South Alabama.

Preview: Life after Summers begins at Troy

McClain Baxley and Thomas Jilk
October 25, 2017
Natalie Petersen drives at an event earlier this season. At Wofford, Petersen placed second overall and led the Eagles to a second-place team finish.

Second-place finish for women’s golf shows drastic improvement

Thomas Jilk
October 24, 2017

Tyson Summers out as GS head football coach

Thomas Jilk
October 22, 2017

UMass blows out Eagles, 55-20

Thomas Jilk
October 22, 2017

War of the winless upcoming between GS and UMass

Mcclain Baxley and Thomas Jilk
October 18, 2017
Steven Fisk chips last year at the Schenkel Invitational in Statesboro. Fisk currently leads the field at the Autotrader Collegiate Classic.

Fisk shatters records, Men’s Golf wins Duluth tournament

Thomas Jilk
October 17, 2017
Senior Cathrine Murray rises up to serve for Georgia Southern. She led the Eagles with 9 kills against South Alabama this weekend.

Homecoming Weekend Sports Brief

Thomas Jilk
October 16, 2017
Shai Werts hands off to Wesley Fields in the first half against New Mexico State. Fields rushed for over 100 yards for the second time in his career.

Frustration grows for Summers as Eagles fall to 0-5

Thomas Jilk
October 14, 2017
Derek Gonzales, director of content for the Round Up at New Mexico State.

Know your opponent: Q&A with the NMSU Round Up

Thomas Jilk
October 12, 2017

Eagles looking for breakthrough win as New Mexico State visits for Homecoming

Thomas Jilk and Mcclain Baxley
October 11, 2017

Men’s Golf snags second at Notre Dame tournament

Thomas Jilk
October 10, 2017

Crusading Against Concussion

Thomas Jilk
October 10, 2017

Big plays propel Arkansas State to 43-25 win over Georgia Southern

Thomas Jilk
October 4, 2017

Women’s golf places 12th in Jacksonville

Thomas Jilk
October 4, 2017
GS left tackle Tommy Boynton drives a teammate back in a practice this fall. Boynton and the Eagles offensive line have a challenge on Wednesday with last season's Sun Belt Player of the Year in Arkansas State's Ja'Von Rollan-Jones

Eagles to begin conference play on home field against Arkansas State

Thomas Jilk and Mcclain Baxley
October 3, 2017
GS senior forward Sarah Price and the women's soccer team have two matches this weekend, against South Alabama and Arkansas State.

Here’s what’s coming up in GS athletics

Thomas Jilk
September 28, 2017

Eagles out-class Jacksonville

Thomas Jilk
September 28, 2017
The Eagles gather last preseason in Hanner Fieldhouse. They return all five starters including guards Mike Highes (far left, No. 2) Ike Smith (far right, No. 3).

Men’s basketball schedule breakdown

Thomas Jilk
September 26, 2017
Fritz was the head coach of Sam Houston State's football team for three years before taking the head coaching job here at GS in 2014. Fritz left to take the head coaching position at Tulane University at the end of 2015.

Leaked audio shows Willie Fritz left GS on issue of ‘job security’

Thomas Jilk
September 25, 2017
Indiana running back Morgan Ellison escapes Georgia Southern linebacker Todd Bradley (11) and cornerback Kindle Vildor (20). He rushed for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns in Indiana's win

Indiana dominates Eagles, 52-17

Thomas Jilk
September 24, 2017

Hoosier opponent?

Thomas Jilk
September 22, 2017
GS sophomore wideout Obe Fortune lines up to the left of Shai Werts on the offense against Auburn. Fortune has caught three passes for 21 yards so far this season.

Indiana preview: Last game before Sun Belt play

Thomas Jilk
September 21, 2017
Busy week ahead for GS athletics

Busy week ahead for GS athletics

Thomas Jilk
September 19, 2017
GS sophomore Nicole Aussin scored her second goal of the season en route to a 1-0 Eagle victory over Coastal Carolina on the road.

Weekend sports brief: Welcome back

Thomas Jilk
September 18, 2017

Irma week sports brief

Thomas Jilk
September 11, 2017
Tyson Summers is now 5-9 at the helm for Georgia Southern after being hired to a program that appeared to be on the upswing.

Opinion: Justified hostility

Thomas Jilk
September 10, 2017
The New Hampshire Wildcats have reached the FCS playoff each year since 2004 under head coach Sean McDonnell.

Sizing up the Wildcats

Thomas Jilk
September 7, 2017
Thomas is the Sports editor of The George-Anne.

Opinion: Why are we waiting?

Thomas Jilk
September 6, 2017
Adrian Peterson played nine seasons beginning in 2002 for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the team that lost the 2007 Super Bowl.

Running back home: Peterson to pay visit

Thomas Jilk
September 6, 2017

Men’s soccer takes No. 5 Clemson to overtime

Thomas Jilk
September 5, 2017

Breida, Koo, four other Eagles make initial NFL rosters

Thomas Jilk
September 4, 2017
Shai Werts is taken down by Auburn linebacker Tre' Williams. Williams had 10 tackles to lead the Tigers.

Final breakdown: Eagles fall to Auburn

Thomas Jilk
September 3, 2017
Shai Werts is taken down by Auburn linebacker Tre' Williams. Williams had 10 tackles to lead the Tigers.

Auburn overpowers Eagles in opener

Thomas Jilk
September 2, 2017

Multiple teams in action Labor Day weekend

Thomas Jilk
September 1, 2017
Football

Scouting the Tigers

Thomas Jilk
August 30, 2017
Both sides of the ball: Previewing the Eagles as Auburn game nears

Both sides of the ball: Previewing the Eagles as Auburn game nears

Mcclain Baxley and Thomas Jilk
August 29, 2017

Men’s Soccer heads to Charleston to open regular season

Thomas Jilk
August 25, 2017
The road ahead: Football season preview

The road ahead: Football season preview

Thomas Jilk
August 23, 2017
Yafari Shaikir "Shai" Werts

Dual-Threat Werts to start against Auburn

Thomas Jilk
August 22, 2017

Breida poised to make 49ers roster

Thomas Jilk
August 22, 2017
Senior Logan Baldwin and graduate C.J. Brazil celebrate after a run against UGA last season. Baldwin was drafted this summer by the San Francisco Giants.

In case you missed it: Summer sports rundown

Thomas Jilk
August 16, 2017
AD Tom Kleinlein speaks to fans at the Day One event last season.

Kleinlein weighs in on consolidation, future

Thomas Jilk
August 14, 2017

Former co-offensive coordinators file suits against GS athletics officials, Board of Regents

Thomas Jilk
July 8, 2017
Eagles drop Sun Belt baseball championship after thrilling tournament

Eagles drop Sun Belt baseball championship after thrilling tournament

Thomas Jilk
June 1, 2017

Recommendation approved to further blend ASU and GS athletics programs

Thomas Jilk
May 26, 2017
Katie Bange led the team with 336 kills.

Most Valuable Eagles: Selecting GS most outstanding athletes of 2016-2017

Thomas Jilk
April 27, 2017

Fisk shines as men’s golf is Sun Belt runner-up

Thomas Jilk
April 27, 2017

Tennis Teams Fight to the Finish In Sun Belt Championships

Thomas Jilk
April 25, 2017
Senior running back L.A. Ramsby looks to the sidelines. The Eagles were 5-7 in the 2016-17 season.

2016-2017 Year in Review: A look back at the year in Georgia Southern athletics

Thomas Jilk
April 25, 2017
Shortstop Evan McDonald bunts during a game against Appalachian State. McDonald has started 27 games and has 13 RBIs this season.

Baseball to face conference leader Coastal Carolina this weekend

Thomas Jilk
April 20, 2017
Senior Dani Casablancas rifles a shot across the net at the Wallis Tennis Center. Casablancas went undefeated at home in singles play this season.

Men’s Tennis beats Coastal Carolina, completes undefeated home season

Thomas Jilk
April 18, 2017
The men's soccer team with Lt. Gen. Ben Rogers on a US military base in Germany

Travelin’ Band: Georgia Southern soccer goes to Germany

Thomas Jilk
April 13, 2017
Junior Jake Storey stares down a shot at the Schenkel Invitational. Storey currently has the best average score per round in the Sun Belt.

Men’s Golf places fourth at Gary Koch Invitationial

Thomas Jilk
April 12, 2017
Freshman right-handed pitcher Zach Strickland.

A Week of Opportunities for GS Baseball

Thomas Jilk
April 11, 2017

The Sports Brief

Thomas Jilk
April 4, 2017

Seven-Run Third Inning Powers Eagles over College of Charleston

Thomas Jilk
March 30, 2017
Senior running back L.A. Ramsby looks to the sidelines. The Eagles were 5-7 in the 2016-17 season.

Blue-White Spring Game Returns to Paulson Saturday

Thomas Jilk
March 28, 2017
Brett Barron tied a school record with his round of 63 at Furman.

Barron Shines, Men’s Golf Places Third at Furman Intercollegiate

Thomas Jilk
March 28, 2017
Junior Logan Baldwin celebrates during a home game.

Baseball Beats The Citadel on the Road

Thomas Jilk
March 23, 2017

Tennis Teams Busy over Spring Break

Thomas Jilk
March 23, 2017

Men’s Golf takes second place at Schenkel Invitational

Thomas Jilk
March 21, 2017
Losses Plague End of Men's Basketball Season

Losses Plague End of Men’s Basketball Season

Thomas Jilk
March 21, 2017
Diego Finkelstein prepares for his shot.

Men’s Tennis Wins 11th Straight at Home

Thomas Jilk
March 9, 2017
When Pirates Become Eagles

When Pirates Become Eagles

Thomas Jilk
March 9, 2017

Scouting the Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Tournament

Thomas Jilk
March 9, 2017

Women’s Basketball Opens Sun Belt Tournament Play on Tuesday

Thomas Jilk
March 7, 2017

GS Women’s Golf Places 11th at Kiawah Island Spring Classic

Thomas Jilk
March 2, 2017

Q&A with Georgia State’s Sports Editor

Thomas Jilk
March 2, 2017

Eagles travel to Atlanta to face GSU on Saturday

Thomas Jilk
March 2, 2017

2017 GS Football Schedule Released

Thomas Jilk
March 1, 2017
Ike Smith gets by his defender.

Eagles Defeat Arkansas State on the Road

Thomas Jilk
February 28, 2017
Women's Basketball wins one of two in Arkansas

Women’s Basketball wins one of two in Arkansas

Thomas Jilk
February 28, 2017

Golf Teams finish strong in first Spring tournaments

Thomas Jilk
February 23, 2017

Basketball Teams Face Three More Foes Before Conference Tournaments

Thomas Jilk
February 23, 2017
Photo by Mick Miller

Eagles fall to ACC foe at home

Thomas Jilk
February 23, 2017

GS Athletics Budget Rising after Joining Sun Belt

Thomas Jilk, Randy Harris, and Contributor
February 21, 2017
Men's Tennis Extends Win Streak to Seven Matches

Men’s Tennis Extends Win Streak to Seven Matches

Thomas Jilk
February 21, 2017

Eagles Come Up Short Against UT-Arlington

Thomas Jilk
February 20, 2017
GS Men's Basketball falls at App State

GS Men’s Basketball falls at App State

Thomas Jilk
February 16, 2017

Eagle Basketball: Mixed Results At Coastal Carolina

Thomas Jilk
February 14, 2017

Men’s Tennis Team Sweeps Weekend Matches

Thomas Jilk
February 14, 2017
Photo by Kiara Griffin. 

What to watch for in Spring Sports

Thomas Jilk
February 9, 2017

Disappointed but not surprised: On the Super Bowl and Atlanta sports

Thomas Jilk
February 7, 2017
Time to Reload: National Signing Day lands promising football recruits at GS

Time to Reload: National Signing Day lands promising football recruits at GS

Thomas Jilk
February 1, 2017
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