Georgia Sports
Columbus State Athletics Mourns the Loss of One of Its Own
Late Thursday evening, the Columbus State University athletics department was notified of a tragic automobile accident involving head tennis coach Evan Isaacs' wife, Michelle. "Our hearts are heavy for the tragic loss of Michelle, and all in the Cougar family…
Practice Begins for CSU Cross Country
The Columbus State University cross country program held its first practice of the season Wednesday morning. The Cougars and Lady Cougars participated in a workout at Lakebottom Park in Columbus. "It was great to see our athletes back on the…
Lady Cougars Fourth in National Preseason Poll
On the eve of preseason camp, the Columbus State University women's soccer team was voted fourth in the preseason United Soccer Coaches national poll. Defending national champions, Grand Valley State sits atop of the poll with Bridgeport and UC San…
Georgia Football Completes Day Five of Fall Camp
The Georgia Bulldogs conducted two hours of preseason practice Tuesday in helmets and pads at the Woodruff Practice Fields under temperatures as high as 90-degrees with a heat index that made if feel like 97-degrees. Preseason practice made its 2019…
Georgia-Notre Dame Slated for Prime Time
Georgia’s home football contest against Notre Dame on September 21 will kick off at 8:00 p.m. as part of a doubleheader on CBS, the network announced today. The Fighting Irish will be making their first-ever trip to Athens for the…
Smoliga Claims Bronze Medal In 100 Backstroke
Olivia Smoliga earned the first major individual medal of her international career on Tuesday as she came in third in the 100-meter backstroke in the FINA World Championships in the Nambu International Aquatics Center. Smoliga stopped the clock in 58.91,…
Another Summer Update on The Georgia Bulldogs Baseball Athletes
Here’s the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs playing summer baseball including seven who were named All-Stars in their respective leagues, one who represented the United States around the globe and the six from the 2019 squad that signed professional contracts.…
Cougars Sweep ITA All-Star Team Awards
For the first time in program history, the Columbus State University men's tennis team collected all three spots on the 2019 Division II Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Collegiate All-Star Team. After finishing the year as the top-ranked singles player in the…
Brock Bennett Joins Georgia Baseball Staff
Atlanta native and former Alabama standout catcher and assistant Brock Bennett has been named the volunteer coach on the Bulldog baseball staff; Ike Cousins coach Scott Stricklin announced Friday. Bennett will work with the catchers, infielders and serve as the…
Kurnett Named WGCA All-American Scholar
Georgia’s Kelsey Kurnett has been named an All-American Scholar by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). The criteria for selection to accolade are some of the most stringent in college athletics. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.50, while the golfer…
Bulldogs To Face Flyers In Maui
The Georgia Bulldogs will face Dayton in the opening round of the 2019 Maui Jim Maui Invitational on Monday, Nov. 25. The matchup was announced along with the rest of the bracket for the tournament, which was released on Thursday.…
Future Bulldogs Enjoy Stellar Day
Caterina Don and Celeste Dao, who will join the Georgia women’s golf team as freshmen next month, carded rounds of 64 and 65, respectively, in prestigious amateur tournaments on Wednesday. Don, a native of Pinerolo, Italy, captured medalist honors in…
23 Swimmers, Divers Named Scholar All-Americans
The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced the selection of 23 Georgia swimmers and divers to its 2019 Scholar All-America Team on Tuesday. Ten women and five men earned First-Team designations for achieving a grade point…
River Dragons Sign Goaltender Jared Rutledg
The Columbus River Dragons signed Jared Rutledge Tuesday morning. Rutledge is a 5’11 170-pound goaltender from Chicago, IL that will be entering his third season as a professional. Jared began his pro-career with the Mississippi RiverKings of the Southern Professional…
Bulldogs’ Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Set
Georgia Basketball’s non-conference schedule for the 2019-20 campaign has been finalized. The Bulldogs will open the season by hosting Western Carolina at Stegeman Coliseum on Tuesday, Nov. 5, one of eight home dates among the 13 pre-SEC outings. Eight of…
Bulldogs Have Exceptional Showing At NACAC
Three out of four Bulldogs who competed at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-23 Championships in Queretaro, Mexico, over the weekend finished with gold or silver medals. Georgia’s Team USA members collected a pair of gold medals…
River Dragons Continue to Build Roster
The Columbus River Dragons have received player commitments from Jake Howie and Jon Evans. These players bring a combination of speed, skill, and toughness. Jake Howie is a 5’8, 160-pound forward from Grand Blanc, MI. Jake comes to the River…
TRACK: Boling, Moore Named Gatorade National Athletes of the Year
Georgia track and field signees Jasmine Moore and Matthew Boling were each named National Track and Field Athletes of the Year for the 2018-19 season, Gatorade announced Thursday. Their collective honor marks the first time in almost 15 years that…
Ben Carr Reflects on the Impact His Father Had on his Golf Game and Life
Former Columbus high and current Georgia Southern Sophomore golfer Ben Carr entered the Southeastern Amateur confident he could win on his home course. "Every part of my game that needed to be clicking for the southeastern…
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