March 13, 2010
No. 12 Augusta State sweeps Lady 'Canes
The Georgia Southwestern softball team was swept in a Saturday evening doubleheader (11-0, 3-1) by No. 12 Augusta State at Lady ‘Canes Field. Gabby Buck finished the day 2-for-4 with a solo home run to lead Southwestern at the plate. Buck and Brooke McLemore were the only GSW hitters to pick up a hit in both games.

March 9, 2010
Rawls receives PBC honors
Georgia Southwestern senior Chris Rawls was recently named to the 2009-10 Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball All-Conference team.

March 9, 2010
Tennis teams finish the weekend 0-2
The Georgia Southwestern tennis teams finished their weekend Peach Belt Conference road trip 0-2 after being swept by Lander on Sunday afternoon at the Joe Cabri Courts.

March 8, 2010
Rollins takes two from Lady 'Canes
The Georgia Southwestern softball team lost both games of a Monday afternoon doubleheader (3-0, 13-4) against Rollins College at Lady ‘Canes Field. Megan Wilkinson finished the day 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and run scored to lead Southwestern at the plate. Gabby Buck was the only GSW hitter to pick up a hit in both games as she went 2-for-6 with a run scored and a RBI in the doubleheader.

March 7, 2010
Hurricanes complete series sweep of Montevallo, 17-8
Bud Long went 3-for-4 with a three-run double and a three-run home run to lead Georgia Southwestern to a 17-8 win and a Peach Belt Conference series sweep of Montevallo on Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Stadium. GSW hitters erupted for 44 runs and 41 hits in the three-game set.

March 6, 2010
27 runs & another gem from Sellars leads GSW to DH sweep
Plenty of offense and plenty of good pitching. The Georgia Southwestern baseball had plenty of both in a doubleheader sweep (17-8, 10-1) of Montevallo on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Stadium. Byron Haynes went yard for the Hurricanes in game 1, while Trent Dooley and Bud Long each belted three-run home runs for GSW in the nightcap. Jody Sellars (4-0) pitched a complete-game gem in game 2, scattering six hits. With UM scoring an unearned run, Sellars' ERA remains at 0.00 after 28 innings of work this spring.

March 6, 2010
Men and women suffer 5-4 losses at North Georgia
The Georgia Southwestern men's and women's tennis teams each fell a match short in their bids to break into the win column in Peach Belt Conference play with a pair of 5-4 losses to North Georgia on Saturday afternoon at the NGCSU Tennis Complex.

March 6, 2010
Lady 'Canes 0-4 through two days at UWG Invite
After opening the West Georgia Invite with a pair of one-run losses - including a 4-3 decision to No. 2 Alabama-Huntsville - Georgia Southwestern stumbled in the second day of action, losing 5-0 to West Georgia and 7-2 to West Alabama.

March 3, 2010
So who's on the diamond this spring?
Online videos introducing this year's softball and baseball teams are now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

March 3, 2010
GSW falls a point shy of the PBC Final Four, loses to No. 1 seed in OT
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team had the top seed in the Peach Belt Conference West Division on the ropes in the second half Tuesday night, but was unable to deliver the knockout blow and the hosts from Georgia College rallied to defeat the Lady 'Canes 60-59 in overtime of the quarterfinals of the PBC Tournament at the Centennial Center.

March 3, 2010
Women's soccer celebrates accomplishments of 2009
The Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team recently held its first annual awards banquet to recognize the individual and team accomplishments of the 2009 season, as well as honor the program’s four seniors.

March 2, 2010
Milstid earns PBC Pitcher of the Week honors
Georgia Southwestern junior Tiffany Milstid has been named the Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending February 28. Milstid went 2-0 for the Lady Hurri¬canes, allowing no runs in seven innings pitched. She held hitters to a .130 average with six strikeouts.

March 1, 2010
Welcome to the Haynes show
Georgia Southwestern outfielder Byron Haynes belted three home runs and had seven RBI in the Hurricanes sweep (9-6, 4-1) of West Georgia on Saturday evening at Hurricane Stadium.

March 1, 2010
Lady 'Canes score 25 runs, allow one hit in DH sweep
The Georgia Southwestern softball team cruised to a doubleheader sweep of Wesleyan College on Saturday afternoon at Lady ‘Canes Field. The Lady Hurricanes held WC to a single hit while winning 11-0 in the opener. Katie Mueller and Jessica Martin combined for a no-hitter in the nightcap, as GSW won 14-0.

February 27, 2010
Lady 'Canes qualify for postseason
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team clinched the fourth seed in the PBC West Division on Saturday and will face the division's top seed, Georgia College on Tuesday evening (3/2) at 7 p.m. in Milledgeville. The spot in the PBC Tourney is GSW's first since joining the NCAA in 2006. It's a remarkable turnaround for a program that was 1-26 only two seasons ago.

February 26, 2010
Hurricanes fall to defending champs, 9-6
The defending NCAA Division II champions from Lynn University scored three runs in the seventh inning - to open a five-run lead - and held on for a 9-6 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Friday afternoon at Hurricane Stadium.

February 24, 2010
Grab your fishing pole and hit the lake
The GSW Hurricane Club will present its inaugural Hurricane Hook 'Em bass fishing team tournament on March 20, 2010 at Lake Blackshear. The top prize is $2,000 based on a 20-boat field. Click on the story heading for more information and to access the tournament registration form.

February 24, 2010
GSW off the mark early; valiant comeback at CSU falls short
Despite shooting 13.6 percent in the first half, the Georgia Southwestern men's baskeball team trailed Columbus State by only four points in the final two minutes before falling 68-56 at the Lumpkin Center on Wednesday evening.

February 24, 2010
'Canes struggle in tough conditions
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team finished eighth in the nine-team field on Tuesday at the AASU Pirate Invitational in Savannah, Ga. Sophomore Craig Gibson (74-74=148) finished tied for 13th overall in the individual standings to lead the Hurricanes.

February 24, 2010
Lady 'Canes win at Albany State, 6-3
Freshman Megan Wilkinson hit her second home run of the season in the seventh inning – a two-run shot to left center – to give the Georgia Southwestern softball team some breathing room in a 6-3 win at Albany State on Wednesday afternoon. The second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to wet field conditions.

February 24, 2010
Lady 'Canes lose 65-62 at CSU, still in control of postseason fate
In a game that was close throughout - no team led by more than eight points - the Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team was unable to punch their ticket to the postseason and must wait until the regular season finale on Saturday as Columbus State defeated the Lady 'Canes 65-62 Wednesday night at the Lumpkin Center.

February 23, 2010
Pitchers shut down Albany State in 7-0 win
A pair of runs in the first inning turned out to be all that was needed for Georgia Southwestern on Tuesday evening as four Hurricane pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout of Albany State in a 7-0 victory at Hurricane Stadium.

February 23, 2010
GSW rallies for five runs in 7th to earn split at GCSU
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Georgia College on Tuesday afternoon at the Peeler Complex in Milledgeville. The Lady Hurricanes dropped the first game 6-3 and rallied for a 7-6 win in the nightcap. The win in game 2 was Southwestern’s first against GCSU since joining the NCAA in 2006.

February 22, 2010
GSW at .500 after a pair of PBC losses
The Georgia Southwestern women's tennis team dropped a pair of Peach Belt Conference matches over the weekend at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex to fall to 4-4 overall and 0-3 in PBC play this spring. The Lady ‘Canes lost, 6-3, to Montevallo on Saturday and, 9-0, to No. 10 Clayton State on Sunday.

February 19, 2010
Hurricanes win series opener against #21 USC Aiken, 8-2
The Georgia Southwestern baseball team scored five runs in the ninth to put away No. 21-ranked USC Aiken on Friday evening in the first game of a three-game weekend series at Hernandez Stadium in Aiken.

February 19, 2010
GSW scores 19 runs, takes the first two against Emmanuel
The Georgia Southwestern softball team took the first two games of a four-game weekend set with Emmanuel College on Friday evening at Lady ‘Canes Field. The Lady Hurricanes held EC to a single hit while cruising to an 8-0 win. In the nightcap, GSW rallied from an 8-1 deficit to pull out an 11-10 thriller.

February 18, 2010
Local law enforcement officers and firefighters to meet on the hardwood
The inaugural Guns N' Hoses Charity Basketball Game will take place this Saturday (2/20) during halftime of the GSW women's matchup with North Georgia that tips at 2:30 p.m. Kids...be sure to arrive a little early (2 p.m.) to color with Surge. Coloring sheets featuring Surge with an officer and a firefighter will be available.

February 18, 2010
"Pack the Park in Pink" festivities planned for Friday
Zeta Tau Alpha is hosting "Pack the Park in Pink" at the GSW softball doubleheader on Friday (2/19) against Emmanuel. In addition to sumo, oversized boxing, and the dizzy bat race, we will be playing bingo throughout both games and giving away a lot of prizes, including BBQ combos from 2Duke's BBQ, subs from Quiznos, drinks from Cafe Campesino & t-shirts from the GSW Athletics Dept. Remember to wear pink!

February 17, 2010
#23 GCSU lets out a “whew” as they escape Hurricane scare, 61-60
The GSW men's basketball team built a 12-point lead midway through the second half against No. 23-ranked Georgia College, but could not hold on as Josh Hurst knocked down two free throws with five seconds remaining to give the Bobcats a 61-60 win at the Storm Dome on Wednesday evening.

February 17, 2010
Reynolds scores final five FGs; GSW stuns Georgia College
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team delivered back-to-back Peach Belt Conference victories with a 73-61 win over Georgia College at the Storm Dome on Wednesday evening. The Lady 'Canes watched their 22-point second half lead shaved to six with 1:12 to play, but held on. GSW made five field goals in the final 6:34. Brittany Reynolds hit them all, going 5-for-5 over that span.

February 16, 2010
"Pack the House in Pink" on Wednesday
Tomorrow (2/17) is "Pack the House in Pink" at the Storm Dome for the GSW basketball games against Georgia College as part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Pink Zone initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities.

February 15, 2010
Early deficits too much to overcome at Francis Marion
The Georgia Southwestern softball team fell behind early in both games of their Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader at Francis Marion on Monday afternoon, eventually falling by scores of 5-2 and 8-3.

February 14, 2010
GSW gets no love, swept at UNC Pembroke
The Georgia Southwestern softball team opened Peach Belt Conference play with a pair of losses at UNC Pembroke on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Hurricanes were held to a single hit and UNCP collected seven unearned runs off three GSW errors in game one, an 8-0 loss. An eight-run fourth inning in game two lifted UNCP to the Valentine's Day sweep of the Lady Hurricanes in an 11-7 slugfest.

February 13, 2010
Lady ‘Canes roll past Flagler, 74-45
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team delivered a 74-45 homecoming victory over Flagler College at the Storm Dome on Saturday evening. The 29-point margin of victory is the Lady Hurricanes largest in conference play since joining the NCAA four years ago.

February 11, 2010
GSW tennis teams see two-match winning streaks snapped
The GSW men's and women's tennis teams watched their season records drop to 2-2 with a pair of 9-0 losses to Columbus State on Thursday afternoon at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex.

February 11, 2010
Lady 'Canes unable to hold on to lead against UWG
The Georgia Southwestern softball team held a two-run advantage into the fourth inning of game 1 and a three-run edge into the sixth inning of game 2, only to see West Georgia rally for the win in both contests on Thursday afternoon at Lady 'Canes Field. UWG won the first game 8-2 and the second game 7-6.

February 11, 2010
Another heartbreaker for the Lady ‘Canes
The Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball team dropped a 55-53 decision to Armstrong Atlantic State at the Storm Dome on Thursday evening, marking their second loss in a week by a two-point margin.

February 10, 2010
Hurricanes rally against VSU, lose late
Georgia Southwestern rallied from a five-run deficit to take a 7-6 lead in the fifth inning; only to see Valdosta State pull away with a four-run seventh and go on to the 13-9 win on Wednesday afternoon in Valdosta.

February 8, 2010
GSW splits twin bill with Lynn
Ashley Harris delivered the go-ahead run and Megan Wilkinson made a sliding catch for the final out as Georgia Southwestern rallied for a split with visiting Lynn University on Monday. After dropping the first game 3-1, GSW rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win Game 2, 4-3.

February 7, 2010
Hurricanes sweep Barry on Opening Day
Georgia Southwestern swept a doubleheader with Barry University on Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Field. GSW won the first game 12-8 and took the nightcap 3-2.

February 6, 2010
Hurricanes go 0-2 at Montevallo
The Falcons won a pair of games against GSW on Saturday afternoon in Montevallo, Ala. The Lady Hurricanes fell 70-53 and the men went down to the wire for the third straight game, but lost 62-58.

February 5, 2010
Saturday's home opener washed out
Saturday's season-opening doubleheader with Barry University has been cancelled. The weekend series at Hurricane Field will now be condensed to a pair of games as the two teams meet Sunday at noon for a doubleheader.

February 4, 2010
'Canes lose second straight nail-biter
For the second time in five days, the Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team had an opportunity to win a game on the final possession of regulation. Unfortunately, on Wednesday night at the Storm Dome, the Hurricanes were unable to get a good look at the basket in the final 17 seconds and fell 65-64 to Clayton State.

February 4, 2010
Game with No. 15 Clayton State comes down to last shot
A last-second shot by GSW rolled out as the Lady Hurricanes comeback fell two points short in a 56-54 loss to No. 15 Clayton State on Wednesday evening in the Storm Dome.

February 3, 2010
'Canes take seventh at Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team finished seventh in the 15-team field on Tuesday at the Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate in Panama City, Fla. Sophomore Craig Gibson finished tied for 16th overall in the individual standings to lead the Hurricanes.

February 1, 2010
GSW in second place at Outback Tournament
The Hurricanes head into Tuesday's final round of the 15-team Outback Intercollegiate men’s golf tournament in second place at the Hombre Golf Club in Panama City, Fla. GSW's Craig Gibson (70) is two strokes back of the individual leader, Drew Pressentin of Flagler.

January 30, 2010
Lander leaves town with a pair of wins
GSW went 0-for-2 on the hardwood Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome as the women fell to the No. 11-ranked Lady Bearcats, 84-70, and the men dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to LU, 60-58.

January 28, 2010
'Canes give No. 8 ASU a physical game, lose 76-65
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team hung with No. 8 Augusta State for 40 minutes Thursday night in the Storm Dome, but could not overcome the Jaguars' 61 percent accuracy from the field in a 76-65 defeat.

January 28, 2010
En fuego; Bivins scores 30 in win
Jessica Bivins came off the bench Thursday evening and connected on 12-of-19 shots, including 6-of-12 from three-point range to score 30 points and lead GSW to a 77-69 win over Augusta State in the Storm Dome. It'd been almost four years since a Lady 'Cane had scored 30 or more points (2/9/06).

January 26, 2010
Hurricane birthday parties are a HUGE hit
Why should you throw your little one a GSW Hurricanes Birthday Party? Well, look at your benefits: 1. It's a unique and memorable party; 2. No cooking (we do it!); 3. No ordering a cake (we do it!); 4. No cleanup (we do it!) ; 5. Lowest price around (we're about 25% below the other options out there - even more, their price often doesn't include a cake!)

January 26, 2010
Players look to make a good impression
Area high school baseball players recently converged on Hurricane Field for GSW's first "Prospect Camp." Registration numbers exceeded expectations as 55 campers took part in event activities and showcased their talents for college coaches.

January 23, 2010
Polar Dunk Fest makes a splash
The inaugural Polar Dunk Fest provided many laughs, a few shrieks, one or two choice words and a whole lot of fun. Click the story heading above to view a few images from the event.

January 23, 2010
Late rally fizzles; ‘Canes lose 62-54 to Columbus State
The Georgia Southwestern men’s basketball team cut a 15-point second half deficit down to six before falling, 62-54, to Columbus State in the Storm Dome on Saturday evening.

January 23, 2010
Lady 'Canes drop tight contest with Columbus St., 64-57
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team fell back under .500 with a 64-57 loss to Columbus State in the Storm Dome on Saturday evening.

January 20, 2010
Hurricanes drop close one to Saints, 65-61
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team put themselves in position to steal a PBC road win at North Georgia on Wednesday evening, but came up short in the end, 65-61. Chris Rawls and Evan Mobley each scored a game-high 18 points to lead GSW, while Rawls added a game-high 13 rebounds to post his third double-double of the season.

January 20, 2010
Lady 'Canes tie school record with win at North Georgia, 60-58
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team matched last year's win total (a school-high) in Peach Belt Conference play with a 60-58 victory Wednesday evening at North Georgia. The good news for Hurricane fans, the ladies still have 11 PBC games remaining to break the record.

January 19, 2010
Pride in Your Plate
Put your GSW Hurricane pride on display by joining our campaign to create an official State of Georgia GSW license plate. Help us cover the state roadways with Georgia Southwestern spirit and the University's logo. Any Georgia-resident or GSW fan can participate.

January 18, 2010
Brrrrrrr!
The Hurricane Club is presenting their inaugural "Polar Dunk Fest" this Saturday (Jan. 23) in front of the main entrance to the Storm Dome from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why wait until summer? We're pulling out the dunk tank in the middle of January! It's two throws for $5 with all proceeds going to the Hurricane Club - the athletics booster club. GSW athletics director Jaclyn Kaylor headlines a list of dunkees.

January 17, 2010
'Canes get off the schneid, beat UNCP, 68-62
Chris Rawls scored a game-high 23 points against UNCP on Sunday afternoon as the Hurricanes defeated the Braves, 68-62, at the English E. Jones Center in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action. It was the first PBC win of the season for GSW.

January 17, 2010
Hot-shooting UNCP downs Lady 'Canes
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team fell back under .500 with a 76-70 loss at UNC Pembroke on Sunday afternoon. UNCP shot 58.7 percent from the floor (27-for-46) while GSW finished at 36.5 percent (27-for-74), including 26.9 percent from beyond the arc (7-for-26).

January 16, 2010
'Canes come up short at Francis Marion
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team dropped to 0-4 in PBC play after a 68-60 loss at Francis Marion University on Saturday afternoon.

January 16, 2010
Turnovers costly in loss at No. 18 Francis Marion
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team dropped their second consecutive conference game in a 87-74 loss at No. 18 Francis Marion University on Saturday afternoon.

January 14, 2010
GSW loses two at Georgia College
The Bobcats won a pair of games against GSW on Wednesday night in Milledgeville. The Lady Hurricanes fell 66-48 and the men were defeated 80-42 in the late game.

January 9, 2010
Big second half lifts Montevallo past GSW
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team held a one-point lead (33-32) over 15th-ranked Montevallo at the halftime break, but was unable to hold on as the Falcons dominated the second half for a 69-49 win at the Storm Dome on Saturday afternoon.

January 9, 2010
Britsky gets 100th win; Lady Canes top Montevallo, 60-52
Georgia Southwestern head women's basketball coach Kelly Britsky earned her 100th career NCAA coaching victory as the Lady Hurricanes improved to 2-0 in the Peach Belt Conference with a 60-52 win over Montevallo at the Storm Dome on Saturday afternoon.

January 6, 2010
High school prospect camp rescheduled for Jan. 18
The high school prospect baseball camp at Hurricane Field has been postponed until Monday (Jan. 18) due to forecasted inclement weather. Both sessions on the 18th will follow the original camp schedule regarding check-in and activities.

January 5, 2010
Calling all scouts
Saturday, January 23rd is Scout Night at the Storm Dome. Bring your family and your troop for a fun (and free) evening of activities and exciting NCAA basketball as the Hurricanes and Lady Hurricanes clash with Columbus State in a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader. Click on the story heading for a link to the event flyer.

January 5, 2010
A Pacer stampede
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team fell behind early and was unable to recover Monday evening in a 77-48 defeat at USC Aiken.

January 5, 2010
Lady Canes open PBC play with road win
The GSW women's basketball team kicked off the conference portion of their schedule with a big road win at USC Aiken on Monday evening, 62-57.

December 29, 2009
GSW falls in hot-shooting affair, 89-82
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team's three-game winning streak - in which no opponent scored more than 58 points - came to an end at the hands of Hiwassee College, 89-82, Tuesday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C. on day two at the Lander University New Year's Classic. Both teams finished the game shooting 51 percent from the floor.

December 28, 2009
'Canes hold on for third straight win
The Georgia Southwestern men’s basketball team built a 20-point lead six minutes into the second half and held on to beat Lenoir-Rhyne University, 59-56, Monday on the first day of the Lander University New Year’s Classic at Horne Arena.

December 19, 2009
'Canes dominate the boards, cruise to second straight win
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team picked up their second consecutive win with an 88-58 victory over Clearwater Christian College at the Storm Dome on Saturday afternoon. GSW dominated the boards, pulling down 22 more rebounds (48-26) than CCC.

December 18, 2009
Nothing like a good story
Members of Georgia Southwestern's men's and women's basketball teams, along with Surge, visited students in the Webster County School System on Monday.

December 15, 2009
Strong “D” shuts down Carver
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team picked up their second win of the season with a 62-48 win over Carver Bible College at the Storm Dome on Tuesday evening.

December 15, 2009
Hot-shooting Brenau completes season sweep
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team rallied from an 18-point deficit to take a lead in the second half, but could not hold on down the stretch as Brenau defeated the Lady Hurricanes 75-64 at the Storm Dome on Tuesday afternoon.

December 13, 2009
Perfect at home
The Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team improved to 4-0 at home this season with a 65-58 win over Saint Leo at the Storm Dome on Sunday afternoon.

December 8, 2009
A trio of Lady 'Canes named All-Academic
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team placed three players on the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic team, as announced recently by the league office.

December 7, 2009
Rawls earns PBC Player of the Week honors
GSW senior Chris Rawls has been named the Peach Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week.

December 5, 2009
One that got away
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team was unable to hold on to a six-point lead in the final minute of overtime as Truett-McConnell College defeated the Hurricanes 70-67 on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome.

December 5, 2009
Back at .500 after loss to North Alabama
A career-high 24 points from Brittany Reynolds was not enough for the Georgia Southwestern women's basketball team Saturday afternoon in Florence, Ala., as North Alabama defeated the Lady Hurricanes, 77-59.

December 4, 2009
'Canes lead PBC with six on All-Academic team
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team had a league-high six players selected to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic team, the league announced recently.

December 4, 2009
Women win at Martin Methodist, 67-66
Jessica Bivins hit a 3-point basket with 1:21 to play to give the Lady Hurricanes a five-point lead; and GSW held on for a 67-66 road win Friday evening against Martin Methodist College.

December 3, 2009
Best seats. Best eats.
Mrs. Mac's Fillin' Station and GSW Athletics are pleased to introduce the Corner Cafe. On Saturday afternoon (12/5) AND at every home basketball game in the second semester, one lucky GSW student and three friends will watch the action from the best seat in the house, a sofa on the arena floor. Mrs. Mac's Fillin' Station provides the food, the Athletics Department provides the soft drinks and the Hurricanes provide the excitement on the basketball floor.

December 3, 2009
Pair of baseball camps scheduled
GSW head baseball coach Bryan McLain is offering two winter camp options for young players. A skills camp for ages 7-12 will be held on December 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. High school players have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of coaches from several colleges and universities at a high school prospect camp on January 9.

December 1, 2009
Surge is all smiles
A new section launched today on gswcanes.com called "Surge's Snapshot of the Game." It will be permanently located in the lower right corner of the main page. Surge's "Snapshot" will be updated after games, or select events, where he is in attendance. So be ready to say "cheese!"

November 30, 2009
No. 3 Valdosta State too much for GSW men
Third-ranked Valdosta State never trailed as the Blazers defeated Georgia Southwestern 81-52 in non-conference men's basketball action at the P.E. Complex Monday evening.

November 29, 2009
Lady Hurricanes rally to defeat Valdosta State, 59-55
The GSW women's basketball team rallied from a 12-point second half deficit to pull out a 59-55 win over Valdosta State on Sunday afternoon in the Storm Dorm.

November 28, 2009
'Canes lose nip and tuck affair at Ft. Valley St.
In a game that saw 17 lead changes, Georgia Southwestern was unable to pick up a road win against Fort Valley State on Saturday evening, falling to the Wildcats, 63-60.

November 24, 2009
GSW rallies, tops Albany State, 56-52
The Hurricanes rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to beat Albany State, 56-52, on Tuesday night at the Storm Dome for their first victory of the season.

November 24, 2009
Lady 'Canes win big against Truett-McConnell, 99-60
Brittany Reynolds scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while making three steals and dishing out six assists as GSW had no problems cruising past Truett-McConnell 99-60 on Tuesday night at the Storm Dome.

November 23, 2009
Burris, Reynolds receive tourney honors
Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball players Brandi Burris and Brittany Reynolds were named to the All-Sleep Inn Classic team on Monday afternoon.

November 22, 2009
Hall of Fame gets a new look
The GSW Hurricane Hall of Fame display recently received a facelift. Fans can now enjoy viewing some of the history of the department, those honored and accolades preserved, from one location.

November 21, 2009
Lady 'Canes drop second straight
Career nights from seniors Brandi Burris and Brittany Reynolds were not enough as Georgia Southwestern dropped its second game in as many nights, 81-72 to Florida Southern College on Saturday at the Sleep Inn Classic at Saint Leo.

November 20, 2009
'Canes struggle against Florida Memorial
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team trailed by 15 points at the half and was unable to recover, as Florida Memorial defeated the Hurricanes, 81-60, Friday evening at the Valdosta State P.E. Complex.

November 20, 2009
Holloway scores 27; Lady Canes lose thriller by two
The Saint Leo women’s basketball team defeated Georgia Southwestern, 77-75, on the opening night of the Sleep Inn Classic, Friday evening from the Marion Bowman Activities Center.

November 16, 2009
Early deficit too much to overcome in opener
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team fell behind, 13-4, in the opening five minutes of play and was unable to catch West Alabama on Monday evening in the Storm Dome; as the Tigers won 76-63.

November 16, 2009
Lady Hurricanes cruise in opener
Georgia Southwestern had runs of 9-1 and 14-2 to start each half as the Lady Hurricanes dominated Albany State in a 70-59 win to open the new season on Monday evening in the Storm Dome.

November 15, 2009
GSW men aiming to surprise PBC
Georgia Southwestern didn't have a full roster when it played The Citadel in its exhibition, but coach Mike Leeder believes the Hurricanes have a chance to shake up the Peach Belt this season.

November 15, 2009
Expectations high around Lady Hurricanes
Kelly Britsky is excited about the 2009-10 basketball season. The third-year women's basketball coach at Georgia Southwestern said this year's recruiting class is a big reason for her optimism as the Lady Hurricanes push to make their first trip to the conference tournament this season.

November 13, 2009
Three reported Surge sightings, none confirmed
Perhaps fitting, three reports of Surge sightings on campus today (Friday the 13th) were unsubstantiated. Read each account by clicking on the story heading above.

November 12, 2009
Season preview interviews available
Coach Leeder and Coach Britsky break down their 2009-10 rosters along with their upcoming seasons.

November 11, 2009
Meet your Lady Hurricanes
An online video introducing this year's women's basketball team is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

November 10, 2009
Georgia State pulls away from GSW in final tune-up
A strong second half propelled Georgia State to 68-49 exhibition game victory over GSW Tuesday evening at the Georgia State Sports Arena. Brittany Reynolds and Terra Branch scored 10 points apiece to lead the Lady Hurricanes.

November 9, 2009
Join Surge's team
Our new mascot - Surge - is recruiting youngsters to join his team, the Lil' Canes Gang. It's only the coolest club around.

November 9, 2009
Hurricanes fall to The Citadel in exhibition
The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team dropped its lone exhibition of the 2009-10 season to The Citadel, 58-37, on Sunday evening at McAlister Field House.

November 4, 2009
Women's hoops picked 10th in PBC poll
The Peach Belt Conference preseason coaches poll was released recently with GSW picked to come in 10th overall, ahead of Montevallo, Augusta State and Flagler. The Lady Hurricanes received one vote for fourth place.

October 31, 2009
Amazing finish, unfortunate result on Senior Day
After coming back from a two-goal deficit, the Georgia Southwestern men’s soccer team surrendered a goal with one second remaining in double overtime to fall 3-2 to Spring Hill College Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field on Senior Day.

October 30, 2009
Now fans can be heard on gswcanes.com
Thoughts on the game? Want to congratulate a player on their performance? We want to hear from you. Click the story heading to learn more; or scroll to the bottom of this page to read the latest posts.

October 30, 2009
Rawls named to PBC preseason All-Conference team
Senior forward Chris Rawls was named to the Peach Belt Conference men's basketball preseason All-Conference team on Friday, as selected by the league's head coaches.

October 30, 2009
Student Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday
Mrs. Mac's Fillin' Station is saying "thanks" to students for their support of GSW soccer in 2009 by providing a coupon for a free soda or iced tea to the first 50 students at Saturday's men's soccer match with Spring Hill.

October 28, 2009
Women's soccer loses season finale; men finish on Saturday
Flagler College took a pair of Peach Belt Conference soccer matches from Georgia Southwestern Wednesday afternoon at Hurricane Field. The Lady Hurricanes were defeated 4-0; and the men fell 2-0 in the second match.

October 25, 2009
'Canes swept in final road matches
USC Aiken spoiled GSW's hopes of ending the road portion of their 2009 schedule with a couple of wins as the Pacers took both Peach Belt Conference matches Saturday evening in Aiken. The Lady Hurricanes were defeated 2-0; and the men fell 4-1 in the second match.

October 25, 2009
Lady Hurricanes' season ends at conference meet
The GSW cross country team finished 11th on Saturday at the Peach Belt Conference championship meet hosted by UNC Pembroke. Juawana Stinger led the way for Southwestern, finishing the 6,000-meter race at Luther Britt Park 57th with a time of 28:15.63.

October 21, 2009
2nd annual event promotes comfort
Bring your sofa, your recliner or your favorite chair to watch this Wednesday's soccer matches against Clayton State in comfort. We'll reward the best setup with a $100 pizza gift certificate.

October 17, 2009
Montevallo holds serve
The University of Montevallo defended their home pitch by scoring second half goals in a pair of Peach Belt Conference matches with GSW on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Hurricanes were defeated 1-0 and the men fell 2-0 in the second match.

October 15, 2009
GSW providing career connections to current and alumni athletes
Georgia Southwestern State University Athletics recently agreed to a multi-year partnership with Career Athletes. The partnership provides a national representation of unique career development resources for Georgia Southwestern current and alumni athletes.

October 13, 2009
Gibson finishes third, 'Canes take 10th at Queens Invite
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team finish tied for 10th in the 17-team field on Tuesday at the Queens Invitational in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Sophomore Craig Gibson followed his opening round even par with a 2-under (70) on Tuesday, to finish third in the individual standings.

October 10, 2009
Men fall in 2OT; women lose 3-0 at UNCP
UNC Pembroke took a pair of matches from GSW on Saturday afternoon. The men surrendered a late goal in the second overtime to suffer a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat; and the Lady Hurricanes were defeated 3-0 in the early match.

October 10, 2009
Lady 'Canes finish second at Cougar Invitational
The GSW cross country team finished second on Saturday at the Cougar Invitational hosted by Columbus State. Juawana Stinger led the way for Southwestern, finishing the 5,000-meter race at the Smiths Station Sports Complex tenth with a time of 23:12.51.

October 9, 2009
Gibson receives PBC honors
After posting rounds of 72 and 65 to win the individual title at the 21-team AFLAC/Cougar Invitational on Tuesday, sophomore Craig Gibson has been named the Peach Belt Conference Golfer of the Week.

October 6, 2009
Gibson individual champion, 'Canes finish strong at AFLAC/Cougar Invite
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team moved up seven spots from day one at the AFLAC/Cougar Invitational to finish tied for 10th in the 21-team field on Tuesday. GSW finished ahead of the tournament hosts, second-ranked Columbus State and tied No. 6 Florida Southern. Sophomore Craig Gibson shot the low round of the tournament, a 6-under (65) on Tuesday, to finish 5-under-par.

October 3, 2009
Rough day on the pitch
Lander University took a pair of Peach Belt Conference matches from GSW on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field. The Lady Hurricanes were defeated 5-1 and the men fell 7-0 in the second match.

October 1, 2009
Plenty to click about
September was a record-breaking month for gswcanes.com as 28,683 visitors were on the site. The previous high, since launching 17 months ago (May 1, 2008), was 27,110 recorded this past February. In addition, September traffic was up 65 percent from a year ago.

September 30, 2009
No. 5 Columbus State defeats GSW, 4-0
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team dropped a 4-0 decision to the defending PBC champions, fifth-ranked Columbus State University on Wednesday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 29, 2009
Turman joins Britsky's staff
GSW head women's basketball coach Kelly Britsky has announced the addition of Kelly Turman as the new assistant coach of the Lady Hurricanes.

September 28, 2009
A dozen newcomers on 2010 baseball roster
Entering his sixth season at the helm for Georgia Southwestern baseball, Bryan McLain has announced his 2010 signing class - featuring 12 players, including three transfers, three junior college players and six freshmen.

September 26, 2009
GSW starts conference play with another tough 1-0 loss
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team dropped their Peach Belt Conference season opener, 1-0, to defending PBC champions Francis Marion on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 26, 2009
Lady 'Canes shutout by No. 19 Armstrong Atlantic, 4-0
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team dropped a 4-0 decision to No. 19 Armstrong Atlantic State University on Saturday afternoon in Savannah.

September 26, 2009
GSW fifth at Jaguar Invitational
The Lady Hurricanes cross country team finished in fifth place on Saturday at the Jaguar Invitational, hosted by Augusta State, at Blanchard Woods Park.

September 25, 2009
Meet your 2009 Lady Hurricanes
An online video, including introductions, for this year's women's cross country team is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

September 23, 2009
Defense solid in Lady 'Canes 2-0 defeat
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team opened Peach Belt Conference play with a 2-0 loss to Georgia College & State University on Wednesday afternoon at Hurricane Field. A pair of second half goals - 3:22 apart - for GCSU was the difference.

September 22, 2009
Gahman finishes 13th, 'Canes have strong showing at State Farm-Laker Invite
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team moved up three spots from day one at the State Farm-Laker Invitational to finish tied for 10th in the 16-team field on Tuesday. GSW tied with No. 3-ranked Columbus State and the tournament hosts, No. 16-ranked Clayton State. Freshman Nate Gahman shot another 1-under (71) to finish 2-under-par for the tournament, good for 13th place.

September 21, 2009
Gahman's 1-under-par leads GSW at State Farm-Laker Collegiate
The extreme weather cooperated just long enough for the second annual State Farm-Laker Invitational to get its first round in on Monday. And after the opening round at Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club, the two highest ranked teams in Division II are deadlocked at the top. GSW is tied for 13th in the 16-team field filled with nationally-ranked schools.

September 20, 2009
Hurricanes notch first "W"
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team scored three goals over an 11 minute span in the second half en route to a 3-1 victory over Harding University on Sunday afternoon at the Walden Soccer Complex in Columbus.

September 16, 2009
'Canes take 2nd at season-opening invite
The GSW men's golf team finished second in the season-opening Darton Invitational at River Pointe Golf Club in Albany that wrapped up play on Tuesday afternoon.

September 16, 2009
GSW swept at Thomas
Thomas University took a pair of matches from GSW on Wednesday afternoon in Thomasville; as the Lady Hurricanes were defeated 1-0 and the men fell 3-0 in the second match.

September 15, 2009
GSW leads Darton Invite after first day
The Georgia Southwestern golf team leads the six-team Darton Invitational by three stokes after the first day of play. Junior Reese Moseley is the individual leader after firing a 2-under (70). The final round is scheduled for today.

September 15, 2009
Meet your 2009-10 Hurricanes
An online video, including introductions and a copy of the fall schedule, for this year's golf team is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

September 12, 2009
Bahri breaks shutout record in GSW win
Freshman goalkeeper Amber Bahri notched her third shutout of the season as the Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team defeated Columbia College (S.C.), 3-0, Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 11, 2009
Homestand ends with 3-0 loss to Saint Leo
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to Saint Leo University on Friday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 11, 2009
Read all about your Hurricanes
Full color online publication includes head shots, school records, 2008 statistics and general school information.

September 11, 2009
Meet your 2009 Lady Hurricanes
An online video, including introductions and a copy of the home schedule, for this year's women's soccer team is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

September 10, 2009
And your new mascot is...
After a two-week election, students, staff, faculty and a random sample of alumni have selected "Surge" as the next Georgia Southwestern mascot.

September 10, 2009
Howe earns PBC Player of the Week honors
GSW junior Sean Howe has been named the Peach Belt Conference men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

September 9, 2009
Men's basketball open tryout date set
The GSW men's basketball team open tryout has been scheduled for Friday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. in the Storm Dome under the direction of head coach Mike Leeder. INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CLICK ON THE STORY TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

September 9, 2009
3-1 an unlucky combination for GSW
Georgia Southwestern dropped a pair of matches to Brewton-Parker on Wednesday afternoon at Hurricane Field, falling 3-1 in the women's match and 3-1 in the men's contest.

September 6, 2009
Tough loss #2
For the second time in as many days, the Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Hurricane Field. Sunday afternoon a converted penalty kick by Eckerd College in the 16th minute was the difference.

September 5, 2009
'Canes open season 10th at UNCP Invitational
The Lady Hurricanes cross country team finished in last place on Saturday at the 10-team UNCP Invitational, hosted by UNC Pembroke, at Luther Britt Park.

September 4, 2009
Late goal spoils home opener
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 match with Florida Tech on Friday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 1, 2009
North Alabama hands Lady 'Canes first defeat
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team suffered their first defeat of the season, a 7-0 decision to North Alabama, on Tuesday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

August 30, 2009
Men's soccer Florida swing recap
The GSW men's soccer team dropped a pair of matches in southern Florida to start the 2009 season, falling 2-0 at Barry University on Thursday evening and 4-1 Saturday night at Nova Southeastern.

August 30, 2009
Lady 'Canes win GSW invitational
The Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team defeated Converse College 2-0 to win the GSW Invitational on Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Field and start the season with two wins for first time since 2005.

August 28, 2009
Lady Hurricanes win on day of "firsts"
The Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team gave new coach Tony Economopoulos his first NCAA head coaching victory with a 3-0 season-opening win over Florida College at Hurricane Field on Friday afternoon.

August 26, 2009
A look at 2009
On the eve of the Hurricanes season opener at Barry (8/27, 7pm), Michael Harris sat down with head men's soccer coach Warren Russ to get his assessment of the preseason and look ahead at the 2009 campaign.

August 25, 2009
"Fans for Fans" promo kicks off season
The first 100 fans to Friday's season-opening women's soccer match against Florida College will receive a hand fan compliments of Draw Products, Pat's Place and the Roman Oven Pizzeria.

August 24, 2009
Harris joins sports information staff
Michael Harris has joined the GSW Athletics staff for the 2009-10 school year as a sports information and marketing graduate assistant.

August 17, 2009
Delivering a home field advantage
Introducing GSW athletics' student fan club, the Eye Wall.

August 14, 2009
Cox joins GSW coaching staff
Georgia Southwestern State University head men's basketball coach Mike Leeder has announced that Stephen Cox will serve as his assistant coach for the 2009-10 season. Cox has also been selected as the Lady Hurricanes new head women's cross country coach.

August 10, 2009
Off and running
Both the men's and the women's soccer teams took the field today for the first time in 2009, marking the start of fall practice.

August 10, 2009
Leeder adds to front line
Georgia Southwestern head men’s basketball coach Mike Leeder has announced the addition of 6-7 junior forward Derrick Edwards, who is transferring from Northwest Mississippi Community College and will play for the 'Canes this season.

August 7, 2009
Give your child a birthday to remember
New for 2009-10...it's the GSW Hurricanes Birthday Party sponsored by Mrs. Mac's Fillin' Station, 94.7 WDEC, 98.7 WISK and Winn-Dixie! Let us do the work while you, your child and friends enjoy a 'Canes game.

August 6, 2009
Your seat at the table is waiting
SAVE THE DATE...October 24th in the Storm Dome. The Hurricane Club is throwing their first annual Hurricane Hold 'em poker tournament. Registration opens soon, so please check back to gswcanes.com for updates or receive alerts on your Twitter or Facebook account.

August 5, 2009
Did you catch our latest tweet?
GSW Athletics has officially launched its Twitter page, giving fans a new and exciting way to stay connected with all the latest news and information on the Hurricanes through the popular social networking site.

August 5, 2009
Calling all former Hurricanes
Are you a former GSW student-athlete? Scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on the "Click HERE to tell us what you're up to" link in the Alumni Corner section. We want to hear from you!

August 4, 2009
Ward named Assistant AD for Compliance
Georgia Southwestern State University announced today that Christie Ward has joined the Hurricane staff as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Ward comes to GSW from the Americus law firm of Gatewood, Skipper & Rambo, P.C., where she was a practicing attorney the past two years.

August 3, 2009
Women's soccer releases 2009 schedule
Georgia Southwestern State University head women’s soccer coach Tony Economopoulos has released the program’s 2009 schedule that features ten home matches and six road contests.

July 31, 2009
Men's soccer releases 2009 schedule
Georgia Southwestern State University head men’s soccer coach Warren Russ has released the program’s 2009 schedule that features ten home matches, seven road contests and one match at a neutral site.

July 27, 2009
Ward signs seven players for GSW softball
GSW head softball coach Eddie Ward today announced the signing of seven players for the 2009-10 academic year. Added to the roster are junior college transfers Robyn Butler, Lyndi Duff, Heather Hodge and Katie Mueller, along with NAIA transfer Anna Oswald and freshmen Cayla Smith and Megan Wilkinson.

July 21, 2009
GSW Athletics merchandise available at The Maze
The Georgia Southwestern Athletic Department now has a retail booth at The Maze in downtown Americus. Shoppers can find anything from blankets and cups to t-shirts and pullovers with the GSW logo. If you’re looking for something sport-specific, it’s there, too.

July 21, 2009
Hurricanes add Tippins to 2009-10 roster
Georgia Southwestern head men’s basketball coach Mike Leeder has announced the addition of 6-8 junior forward Mike Tippins, who is transferring from Georgia Perimeter College to GSW and will play for the 'Canes this season.

July 20, 2009
Seven new faces join Lady 'Canes in 2009-10
Georgia Southwestern State University head women’s basketball coach Kelly Britsky has announced the signing of seven incoming players for the 2009-10 basketball season.

July 15, 2009
FCA camp another success
Georgia Southwestern hosted a Fellowship of Christian Athletes football camp this week for a second-consecutive year. More than 500 players and almost 100 coaches from 11 high schools attended the July 13-15 event.

July 14, 2009
Leeder to speak at GISA conference
GSW men's basketball head coach Mike Leeder will be a featured speaker at the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Coaches Association annual meetings in St. Simons on Wednesday.

July 6, 2009
Lock and Whitman performing well in summer leagues
GSW outfielder Heath Lock and starting pitcher Zach Whitman are holding their own this summer against top talent from across the country in summer league baseball.

July 1, 2009
GSW inks Lowndes High standout
Tyler Hogan, one of the standouts on the Lowndes High boys golf team that dominated Georgia High School Association Region 1-AAAAA the last two years, has signed a letter of intent to play for Georgia Southwestern next year.

June 26, 2009
Wedding bells ringing at Hurricane Field
Former GSW baseball player Mark Clark will be marrying Dana Cole at Hurricane Field tomorrow evening. The two will exchange vows from the same diamond where Clark completed his collegiate baseball career nearly a decade ago.

June 24, 2009
57 Hurricane student-athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
The Peach Belt Conference has announced that 836 student-athletes have been named to the Presidential Honor Roll from the league office in Augusta. A total of 57 GSW student-athletes earned the honor in 2008-09, a nine percent increase from last year's total.

June 18, 2009
Softball field getting facelift
Lady 'Canes Field is undergoing its first major improvement project since being constructed in 1999.

June 8, 2009
Tracy named assistant baseball coach
Georgia Southwestern head baseball coach Bryan McLain announced the hiring of Nick Tracy as an assistant baseball coach Monday morning.

June 4, 2009
Rodkey leaves GSW, takes similar position at Young Harris
Georgia Southwestern State University announced Thursday that Jennifer Rodkey will not return as the assistant athletic director for compliance for the 2009-10 academic year.

June 2, 2009
Whitman representing GSW in elite summer league
GSW pitcher Zach Whitman made his first start with the Mankato (Minn.) MoonDogs of the Northwoods League Monday night.

June 1, 2009
Former Oklahoma State assistant to lead Lady 'Canes
Georgia Southwestern State University announced today that Tony Economopoulos has been selected as the new head women’s soccer coach.

May 29, 2009
Former 'Cane signed by New York Yankees
GSW alum Paul Bush has been signed by the New York Yankees organization and will report to Triple-A today.

May 26, 2009
Four named to PBC All-Academic team
Georgia Southwestern State University student-athletes Andrew Whiggum, Jared Allen, Tyler Daniel and Jody Sellars have been named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic baseball team.

May 15, 2009
Men's tennis team earns PBC Team Sportsmanship Award
The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s tennis team was recently named the Peach Belt Conference Team Sportsmanship Award winner by the conference office for the 2009 men’s tennis season.

May 11, 2009
Whitman named to All-Peach Belt team
Georgia Southwestern starting pitcher Zach Whitman was named to the 2009 All-Peach Belt Conference second team as announced by the PBC office this weekend.

May 4, 2009
GSW holds annual athletic banquet
The Department of Athletics honored its student-athletes Thursday, April 30, at the annual end of the year athletic banquet in the Storm Dome.

May 4, 2009
McKenney wins tournament in North Augusta
Less than two weeks after his collegiate career ended, Hurricane standout Adam McKenney won the Sunbelt Nissan Golf Capital Invitational at Mount Vintage Plantation in North Augusta, S.C. on Sunday. McKenney cruised to an eight-shot victory by a firing a 3-under 141.

May 1, 2009
Two baseball tryout dates scheduled
The Georgia Southwestern State University baseball team will be holding two open tryouts for players who graduated from high school in 2009 or earlier. The dates are Saturday, June 6th and Saturday, June 20th -- PLEASE CLICK ON STORY HEADING FOR DETAILS.

April 28, 2009
Whitman named PBC Pitcher of the Week
Zach Whitman was named Peach Belt Conference baseball Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon by the conference office.

April 27, 2009
'Canes end season with a 10-0 win
Sophomore Ryan Lackey threw a complete-game shutout in the Hurricanes final game of the 2009 season; a 10-0 win over Albany State.

April 25, 2009
Whitman throws shutout, 'Canes split doubleheader
Junior Zach Whitman threw a complete-game shutout in his final start of the spring as the Hurricanes defeated Columbus State 5-0 in the series finale Saturday afternoon in Columbus. The Cougars took game one of the doubleheader, 10-4.

April 24, 2009
Hurricanes lose in 10 innings at CSU
In a game with bizarre twists throughout, it was only fitting that the ending would be dramatic. Ryan Lewis hammered a walk-off homerun to right-center field to lead off the bottom of the 10th inning for Columbus State, giving the Cougars a 8-7 win Friday evening over GSW.

April 22, 2009
Adams, Coley go yard as ‘Canes win on Senior Night, 10-6
Georgia Southwestern jumped out to an early 7-1 lead Wednesday evening at Hurricane Field and cruised to a 10-6 win over Thomas University on Senior Night.

April 21, 2009
Annual Athletics Banquet scheduled
The 2008-09 GSW Athletics Banquet has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 PM in the Storm Dome. The event is open to parents/family/guests at the cost of $10 per person. Please RSVP by APRIL 22(either by phone or online). Click the story heading for more information.

April 21, 2009
'Canes finish seventh at PBC Tourney
The Georgia Southwestern golf team finished the 2008-09 season with a seventh place finish at the Peach Belt Conference Tournament on Tuesday in Carthage, N.C.

April 19, 2009
'Canes drop rubber game with North Georgia, 7-0
Georgia Southwestern pitchers surrendered five runs over the final three innings, while Hurricane hitters were held to just six hits on the afternoon without a walk as North Georgia claimed a Peach Belt Conference series win with a 7-0 victory on Sunday at Hurricane Field.

April 18, 2009
Tennis seasons come to an end
The GSW men's and women's tennis teams were defeated by identical 5-0 scores on Friday in the first round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournaments hosted by Clayton State.

April 17, 2009
Buck receives All-Peach Belt honors
Georgia Southwestern freshman Gabby Buck was named to the Peach Belt Conference 2009 All-Conference second team as announced Thursday evening at the annual PBC Softball Championship banquet in Florence, S.C.

April 15, 2009
Lace up your sneakers
Georgia Southwestern's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a 5k run and wellness walk this Saturday (4/18) benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click on the story heading for more information.

April 9, 2009
Sharp and Reynolds named to PBC All-Academic Team
Georgia Southwestern State University senior post player Jamilah Sharp and junior guard Brittany Reynolds have both been named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team for women’s basketball.

April 7, 2009
'Canes lose fifth straight, 5-4 to Valdosta State
Valdosta State scored five runs over the sixth and seventh innings and held on for a 5-4 win over Georgia Southwestern on Tuesday evening at Hurricane Field.

April 7, 2009
'Canes come up short against North Georgia
The Georgia Southwestern tennis teams dropped a pair of matches with North Georgia at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex on Tuesday afternoon. The women were defeated 7-2 and the men lost 5-4.

April 6, 2009
For their work as STUDENTS and athletes...
Hundreds of schools around the nation will mark April 6, 2009, as the 22nd annual National STUDENT-Athlete Day, including activities sponsored by Georgia Southwestern State University.

April 6, 2009
Hurricanes swept by UNC Pembroke, on four-game skid
The UNC Pembroke baseball squad completed a three-game Peach Belt Conference sweep of Georgia Southwestern on Monday with a 6-1 victory at Hurricane Field.

April 5, 2009
Tennis weekend recap
The Georgia Southwestern women's tennis team hit the road for a pair of Peach Belt Conference matches this weekend. The men's team played one match on Friday. Read the recaps and see the box scores by clicking on the story heading above...

April 3, 2009
Lady Hurricanes swept at Armstrong Atlantic
The Armstrong Atlantic State softball squad picked up a Peach Belt doubleheader sweep of visiting Georgia Southwestern State on Friday afternoon. The Pirates won game one, 4-0, then took game two, 12-3, in six innings.

April 2, 2009
Desktop wallpapers have returned!
Free to download. Each sport's calendar includes an April game schedule (when applicable). Just click on "Desktop Wallpapers" under "Inside Athletics" on the main category bar above.

April 1, 2009
Dane receives school's first NCAA All-Region honor
Georgia Southwestern senior men’s soccer player Christian Dane was recently named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-South Region Team.

March 30, 2009
Cuellar and Osam lead Lady 'Canes past Albany State, 5-4
The Georgia Southwestern women's tennis team picked up a 5-4 non-conference win against Albany State University on Monday afternoon at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex.

March 29, 2009
'Canes take two from Augusta State
Georgia Southwestern rallied for two runs in their final at-bat to defeat Augusta State, 11-10, in the first game of their Sunday evening doubleheader at Hurricane Field; GSW went on to take the second game, 9-6.

March 25, 2009
BINGO at the ballpark
On Monday, March 30th enjoy yourself in a variety of games from your seat, while the Lady Hurricanes face Albany State University! We will be debuting our latest promotion, BINGO at the ballpark presented by Quiznos.

March 25, 2009
'Canes fall at Thomas University, 15-8
Thomas University scored five runs in third inning to a take the lead from GSW, 7-4, and cruised to a 15-8 win in Thomasville on Wednesday afternoon.

March 24, 2009
Britt earns All-Invite, 'Canes finish fourth
Despite an All-Invitational performance by senior Jorday Britt, the Georgia Southwestern golf team finished last at the four-team UWG Invitational hosted by the Unviversity of West Georgia that wrapped up Tuesday in Villa Rica, Ga.

March 22, 2009
Armstrong Atlantic completes sweep of GSW, 10-3
The Armstrong Atlantic State baseball squad completed a three-game Peach Belt Conference sweep of visiting Georgia Southwestern on Sunday with a 10-3 victory.

March 21, 2009
'Canes surrender 33 hits over pair of losses to AASU
Georgia Southwestern left 21 men on base, and its pitching was beat up for 33 hits as Armstrong Atlantic swept Saturday’s doubleheader by scores of 16-5 and 7-2.

March 21, 2009
Griffin belts grand slam in Game 2 of split
Georgia Southwestern split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Lander on Saturday afteroon. GSW dropped the opener, 11-0, but rebounded to take the second game, 6-1.

March 20, 2009
Check out the updated photo gallery
Includes pictures from President Carter's visit, softball, baseball, Pack the House in Pink and "A Night for Willy and Madeline."

March 19, 2009
Got the card?
The GSW Athletic Department is now offering Hurricane Discount Cards! These cards may be presented at various restaurants and establishments around town for big savings. You can save money, support your local economy and support the Hurricanes all in one shot!

March 18, 2009
Cardiac ‘Canes
Georgia Southwestern rallied for two runs in their final at-bat to defeat Flagler, 6-5, in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Hurricane Field; Flagler won game one, 5-1. It’s the second time in the last four games that GSW has rallied from behind in their last at-bat to win.

March 17, 2009
No luck o' the Irish vs. Francis Marion
Georgia Southwestern dropped a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader to No. 9-ranked Francis Marion on Tuesday afternoon at Lady ‘Canes Field. GSW lost the first game 9-1 and couldn't hold off FMU in the nightcap, falling 5-2.

March 15, 2009
Rain-soaked finale with USCA called after seven innings
Georgia Southwestern surrendered four runs in the first inning and could never recover en route to a 7-4 loss on Sunday afternoon at the hands of USC Aiken in the final game of their Peach Belt Conference series at Hurricane Field.

March 14, 2009
‘Canes rally for four in the ninth to earn split with USC Aiken
Georgia Southwestern rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to defeat USC Aiken, 5-4, in the second game of their Saturday afternoon Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Hurricane Field; USCA won game one, 11-9.

March 14, 2009
Lady 'Canes split doubleheader with Augusta State
Georgia Southwestern split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Augusta State on Saturday afternoon in Americus; the Lady 'Canes won the first game 4-2 and dropped the nightcap 7-5 in eight innings.

March 12, 2009
Georgia College scores in final at bat, completes sweep of Lady 'Canes
Georgia Southwestern dropped a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Georgia College and State University on Thursday afternoon in Milledgeville. The Lady 'Canes lost the first game 8-0 and couldn't hold off GCSU in the nightcap, falling 3-2.

March 12, 2009
Spring Break Bingo Bash
Select student-athletes from Georgia Southwestern State University took some time out of their spring break schedule to play a few games with friends. Games of BINGO, that is. Members of the GSW Softball and Cross Country teams gathered Wednesday to join in the regularly scheduled Bingo game held in the Retirement Center at Magnolia Manor.

March 11, 2009
Valdosta State defeats GSW, 8-5
Valdosta State scored six runs over the fourth and fifth innings and held on for a 8-5 win over Georgia Southwestern on Wednesday evening at Hurricane Field.

March 11, 2009
'Canes top three DI schools, finish ninth at North South Intercollegiate
The Georgia Southwestern golf team finished ninth in the 13-team North South Intercollegiate hosted by Butler University that wrapped up Tuesday in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.

March 9, 2009
Martin tosses no-hitter for GSW, Lady 'Canes split at Anderson
Freshman southpaw Jessica Martin silenced the Anderson University bats by throwing a no-hitter in game two of the Lady 'Canes doubleheader in Anderson, S.C. on Monday afternoon. Anderson won the first game, 7-4. GSW took the second game, 1-0.

March 7, 2009
President Carter watches 'Canes win weekend series
Georgia Southwestern split a doubleheader against No. 12-ranked Georgia College on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field to take the three-game weekend Peach Belt Conference series two games to one. On hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, President Jimmy Carter watched GSW win game one on Saturday, 6-2. The Bobcats took the nightcap, 13-6.

March 6, 2009
'Canes take first game of series with GCSU
A two-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as Georgia Southwestern went on to a 4-3 victory over No. 12-ranked Georgia College in the first game of a three-game weekend Peach Belt Conference series at Hurricane Field.

March 5, 2009
'Canes finish seventh at Panther Invite
The Georgia Southwestern golf team finished seventh in the nine-team Panther Invite hosted by Florida Tech that wrapped up Tuesday in Palm Bay, Fla.

March 4, 2009
Lakers end Hurricanes' season, 63-48
Reigning PBC Tournament champion Clayton State took its first step to defending its title with a 63-48 victory over tournament newcomer Georgia Southwestern on Wednesday evening in first-round action of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Championship.

March 3, 2009
Mobley and Sargent receive Peach Belt honors
GSW men's basketball player Evan Mobley was named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year today as announced by the conference office on the eve of the PBC Tournament. Senior guard Anthony Sargent was a Second Team All-Conference selection

March 3, 2009
Lady 'Canes take game two, split doubleheader with UNC Pembroke
Georgia Southwestern split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with UNC Pembroke on Tuesday afternoon in Americus; the Lady Canes lost the first game 10-6 and won the nightcap 5-2.

March 2, 2009
New youth programs launched
The Georgia Southwestern athletics department unveiled the GSW Baseball and Softball Buddies programs today. At select Hurricanes home games, a youth team (ages 5 to 13) will be recognized as the Hurricane Buddies team of the night presented by McDonald's.

March 2, 2009
Kaplan departing from GSW
Director of Athletics Jaclyn Kaylor announced today that Barry Kaplan would not be returning as head coach of Georgia Southwestern State University’s Women’s Soccer team for the 2009 – 2010 academic year.

March 1, 2009
Lady 'Canes struggle against Fla. Southern
GSW lost a pair of games against Florida Southern, 8-0 and 5-0, in St. Augustine, Fla. on Saturday as part of the Flagler Invitational.

February 28, 2009
Fla. Southern completes baseball series sweep
No. 14-ranked Florida Southern defeated GSW 16-2 and 6-4 on Saturday in Lakeland, Fla. to complete a three-game weekend sweep of the 'Canes.

February 27, 2009
'Canes surrender four runs in the ninth, lose 6-5
No. 14-ranked Florida Southern scored four runs in the ninth inning to defeat GSW 6-5 in the first game of a three-game weekend series in Lakeland, Fla.

February 27, 2009
Lady 'Canes fall in morning match with Montevallo, 7-2
The Georgia Southwestern women’s tennis team dropped a 7-2 non-conference match against the University of Montevallo on Friday morning at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex.

February 25, 2009
'Canes win 12-inning thriller
Kevin Carroll's sacrifice fly to center field in the bottom of the 12th inning, gave GSW a 4-3 victory over Auburn-Montgomery Wednesday evening at Hurricane Field.

February 24, 2009
'Canes card a ninth-place finish in Savannah
The Georgia Southwestern golf team finished ninth in the 12-team AASU/Southbridge Pirate Invitational that wrapped up Tuesday in Savannah.

February 24, 2009
Lady 'Canes swept in Peach Belt opener
GSW dropped a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Columbus State on Tuesday afternoon, 8-4 and 7-4.

February 23, 2009
Softball splits at Albany State
Georgia Southwestern split a doubleheader at Albany State on Monday afternoon; the Lady Canes took the first game 9-3 and dropped the nightcap 3-2.

February 23, 2009
Meet your 2009 Lady 'Canes softball team
An online video, including introductions and outtake clips, of this year's softball squad is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

February 22, 2009
Lander wins series with walk-off home run
Pinch hitter Bud Lanier homered in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving No. 22 Lander a 4-3 Peach Belt Conference baseball victory over GSW Sunday afternoon. The Bearcats won the three-game series after splitting a double-header Saturday. They improved to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the PBC. The Hurricanes fell to 7-9, 1-2.

February 21, 2009
'Canes split doubleheader at No. 22 Lander
No. 22-ranked Lander and Georgia Southwestern split a Peach Belt Conference baseball double-header Saturday afternoon at Legion Field with the Bearcats winning the opener 3-2 and the Hurricanes rallying from a 9-2 deficit to win the nightcap 10-9.

February 21, 2009
Mobley's shot at the buzzer secures 'Canes postseason berth
Evan Mobley’s basket as time expired gave Georgia Southwestern a thrilling 84-82 win at UNC Pembroke on Saturday afternoon.

February 21, 2009
Great pitching not enough for GSW vs. Rollins
Georgia Southwestern pitchers did not allow an earned run over 15 innings in a doubleheader against Rollins College Saturday afternoon at Lady ‘Canes Field, however the offense could manage only three hits and GSW was defeated 1-0 – in nine innings – and 2-0.

February 21, 2009
Last second shot sinks Lady 'Canes at UNC Pembroke
Ashley Morales' 3-pointer with nine seconds left lifted UNC Pembroke past Georgia Southwestern, 68-66 in Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday afternoon.

February 20, 2009
Rodkey, Michlig Named as Assistant Athletic Directors
GSW Director of Athletics Jaclyn Kaylor announced today that current staff members Jennifer Rodkey and Keith Michlig will both be elevated to Assistant Athletic Director roles effective immediately. Rodkey will serve as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, while Michlig will serve as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Marketing.

February 20, 2009
Golf adds Division I tourney to spring schedule
The GSW golf team, currently ranked No. 39 in D2 by Golfstat, will be participating in the North South Intercollegiate hosted by Butler University at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club in Jacksonville, Fla. on March 9 & 10.

February 19, 2009
Bobcats bounce 'Canes
Georgia College won a pair of games against GSW on Wednesday evening in Millegeville. The Lady Hurricanes fell 51-44 and the men were defeated 63-46 in the late game.

February 18, 2009
Hurricanes upend No. 11 Valdosta State
Georgia Southwestern built a 7-5 lead and withstood a comeback bid by No. 11 Valdosta State to defeat the Blazers 7-6 in non-conference baseball action in Valdosta Wednesday evening.

February 17, 2009
Lady 'Canes take two on the road
GSW defeated Wesleyan College 4-0 and 4-0 Tuesday evening in Macon.

February 16, 2009
GSW hoops drop a pair at North Georgia
North Georgia won a pair of games against GSW on Monday evening in Dahlonega. The Lady Hurricanes fell 70-57 and the men were defeated 90-82 in the late game.

February 14, 2009
Tusculum takes series opener
Tusculum College scored three runs in the eighth inning to come back from a 7-5 deficit for an 8-7 win against Georgia Southwestern on Saturday night at Hurricane Field.

February 14, 2009
#15 USC Aiken pulls away from GSW
Chris Commons led five players in double figures in No. 15 USC Aiken's 85-67 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Saturday at the Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C.

February 14, 2009
Reynolds scores 21 in impressive road win
Junior guard Brittany Reynolds scored a game-high 21 points to lead Georgia Southwestern to a 69-55 upset of USC Aiken on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C.

February 12, 2009
No. 9 Lynn holds off 'Canes late surge
No. 9-ranked Lynn University built a 7-0 lead and held on to beat Georgia Southwestern, 8-5, Thursday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

February 12, 2009
The power of pink
The GSW men's basketball team installed the 2-3 zone defense for the first time this season on Tuesday, and it worked just enough against Clayton State. Southwestern made 10 3-pointers of its own and held Clayton State to 34 percent shooting in the second half as the Hurricanes staved off the Lakers for a 65-61 win in front of a raucous student section at the Storm Dome Wednesday in part with the Pink Zone event for breast cancer awareness.

February 12, 2009
Lady 'Canes bats silent at West Georgia
The Lady Hurricanes combined for four hits in a doubleheader as West Georgia took the two games by 8-0 and 5-1 scores. GSW didn’t have a hit in Game 1 and committed seven errors over the two games.

February 11, 2009
Runs, runs and more runs in Hurricanes win
Jared Allen and Noble Coley led six Hurricanes who had multiple RBI with four apiece as Georgia Southwestern won a slugfest with Albany State, 19-12, on Wednesday.

February 11, 2009
No. 24 Clayton State defeats Lady 'Canes, 81-65
GSW was outscored 41-25 over the final 15 minutes against No. 24-ranked Clayton State and fell 81-65 on "Pack the House in Pink" night at the Storm Dome, Wednesday, as part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association initiative to increase breast cancer awareness.

February 10, 2009
Men's Tennis Weekend Recap
Men's Tennis had a full weekend playing Fort Valley State at home on Friday and Stillman University in Columbus on Saturday.

February 9, 2009
"Pack the House in Pink" on Wednesday
The Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority presents "Pack the House in Pink" on February 11th in the Storm Dome, as the GSW basketball teams take on Clayton State.

February 8, 2009
No. 25 West Alabama takes final game of series, 7-4
The 25th-ranked University of West Alabama baseball team improved to 5-1 on the season with a 7-4 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Field. GSW falls to 2-5 on the season with the loss.

February 8, 2009
Canes drop two at Francis Marion
Francis Marion defended their home turf and won a pair of games against GSW on Saturday evening in Florence, S.C. The Lady Hurricanes fell 112-68 to the No. 17-ranked team in Division 2, and the men were defeated 73-52 in the late game.

February 7, 2009
#25 West Alabama takes doubleheader from GSW
The visiting Tigers took two games from Georgia Southwestern on Saturday by scores of 8-3 and 4-2.

February 6, 2009
Lady 'Canes rally to win season-opener
GSW came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Albany State 6-4 in eight innings in the first game of the GSW Invitational. Freshman Jessica Martin pitched 5.1 innings of scoreless ball to get the win. The Lady Hurricanes play two more games today (2pm at Southland Academy and 8pm at Lady 'Canes Field).

February 5, 2009
Play ball!
The Hurricanes (1-2 overall) open the the home portion of their 2009 season Friday at 5 p.m. against No. 25-ranked West Alabama.

February 5, 2009
‘Canes finish tied for 11th at Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate
The Georgia Southwestern men's golf team shot a final-round 324 to finish tied for 11th place at the Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon at the Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Fla. The Hurricanes finished the two-day tournament with a 625 total, 40 strokes behind team champion Columbus State. GSW was only nine strokes out of the lead after day one, but struggled on the tournament’s final day in the 16-team field.

February 5, 2009
Lady 'Canes open softball season Friday morning
The Lady Hurricanes will throw out the first pitch of the 2009 season on Friday with three games as they host the first GSW Invitational. GSW has games at 10 a.m., 2 and 8 p.m

February 4, 2009
Arrrrr...
The visiting Pirates from Armstrong Atlantic won a pair of games against GSW on Wednesday evening in the Storm Dome. The Lady Hurricanes fell 76-61 and the men were defeated by the No. 15-ranked team in Division 2, 61-52 in the late game.

February 3, 2009
Hurricanes drop 2 of 3 in season-opening series with Montevallo
The Montevallo Falcons exploded for six runs in the fifth and seventh innings to go on for a 17-4 win against Georgia Southwestern on Monday, taking 2 of 3 games in the teams’ opening series.

February 3, 2009
GSW to retire No. 42 jersey of Willy Mathis on Wednesday
Wednesday is “A Night for Willy and Madeline” at the Storm Dome as GSW will retire the first basketball number in school history.

January 31, 2009
Mobley scores 24 in win over Lander
A strong second half led the Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team to a 70-63 victory over Lander University on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome. The Hurricanes shot 64 percent from the floor and 88 percent from the free throw line over the final 20 minutes.

January 31, 2009
Lander women pull away from GSW
The Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball team was unable to keep up with Lander University on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome and fell 87-70 in Peach Belt Conference action.

January 29, 2009
Peach Belt Conference, Penn Atlantic to begin free internet broadcasting
The Peach Belt Conference and its internet broadcasting partner Penn Atlantic have announced that beginning with games played on Monday, Feb. 2., all PBC games will be available for free. Prior to this, games had been available on a pay-per-view basis but continued expansion at Penn Atlantic will allow all games to be viewed for free with revenues generated from advertising.

January 29, 2009
Junior Service League donates to GSW scholarship
The Junior Service League (JSL) of Americus recently made a donation to the Georgia Southwestern Foundation's Evan Bozof Athletic Scholarship Fund. With a gift of $20,000 the JSL not only supported education but helped raise awareness for a deadly disease known as meningococcal meningitis.

January 28, 2009
'Canes fall 82-75 in back-and-forth battle
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Chris Rawls scored 15 of his team-high 17 points in the second half, and despite GSW shooting a conference-high 54.7 percent on the season, the Hurricanes fell to North Georgia, 82-75, in a game that saw eight lead changes.

January 28, 2009
Sweet victory!
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- It’s over. Brittany Reynolds was one of four players who were on the court when Georgia Southwestern won its last conference game — a 76-75 overtime win at Augusta State on Feb. 24, 2007. The streak of 30-consecutive conference losses came to an end on Wednesday when Reynolds scored 18 points to lead Georgia Southwestern past North Georgia, 76-64.

January 27, 2009
Macon County Elementary student wins coloring contest award
Hunter Chase Curtis, a first grader from Macon County Elementary School was the boy selected as winner of the inaugural Hurricane Reading Club coloring contest. Dannie Hunt and Brandon Sims from the GSW men's basketball teams recently presented Hunter (middle of picture holding yellow certificate) with his award and prizes.

January 24, 2009
Tough day for the Hurricanes in Augusta
Augusta State won a pair of games against GSW on Saturday afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Lady Hurricanes fell 82-55 and the men were defeated by the No. 4-ranked team in Division 2, 84-66 in the late game.

January 23, 2009
'Canes ready to prove 'em wrong
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Columbus State is the preseason favorite to win the Peach Belt Conference after winning its first regular season title since 1996 last year. The Cougars received seven of the ten first-place votes as voted on by the conference coaches earlier this week. GSW, which beat the Cougars in amazing fashion in the final game of the season - an 8-7 win in 14 innings - was picked to finish last.

January 22, 2009
Softball team looks to surprise folks in PBC
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Eddie Ward won’t be making any guarantees this year, but he’s sure the Georgia Southwestern softball team will turn some heads in the Peach Belt. The preseason coaches poll was released Wednesday with the Lady Hurricanes picked at the bottom.

January 21, 2009
Men fade in second half against GCSU, lose by 11
Georgia College & State University trailed GSW by a point at the half, but early in the second stanza built the lead to 10 and eventually went on to defeat the Hurricanes 71-60 on Wednesday night at the Storm Dome.

January 21, 2009
Lady ‘Canes comeback bid falls short
Despite shooting 27 percent from the floor in the first half, Georgia Southwestern was able to keep Georgia College & State University within their sights on Wednesday evening at the Storm Dome only to eventually fall 62-58.

January 19, 2009
Strong start propels men to win over Columbus State
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Anthony Sargent scored 23 points, and Marcus Scott added 18 as Georgia Southwestern beat Columbus State, 77-74, at the Storm Dome on Monday night. It was the Hurricanes’ fourth win in six tries against the Cougars.

January 17, 2009
Shooters for both GSW teams ice cold against UNC Pembroke
The Braves stole a pair of games against GSW on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome. The Lady Hurricanes fell 53-46 and the men were defeated 74-67 in the late game.

January 16, 2009
Introducing the "Eye Wall"
Starting at tomorrow's basketball doubleheader, there will be a new seating - or standing - section in the Storm Dome. Introducing the Eye Wall.

January 15, 2009
Hurricanes shock previously ranked Clayton State in OT
Sedale McGee-Jones sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds left as GSW upset Clayton State, 85-83 Wednesday night in Morrow, Ga. The Lakers were ranked in the top 20 last week, and it’s the Hurricanes second win in three years at CSU.

January 15, 2009
No. 17 Clayton State women top GSW, 90-60
The No. 17-ranked Clayton State women's basketball squad rolled to a 90-60 Peach Belt Conference victory over visiting Georgia Southwestern on Wednesday evening at the Clayton State Athletics & Fitness Center.

January 13, 2009
1,000,000 pages viewed on gswcanes.com
The official Georgia Southwestern athletics website, gswcanes.com, has seen some terrific traffic numbers since launching on May 1, 2008. In just over seven months, the site has reached another milestone...visitors have viewed a million pages.

January 10, 2009
No. 11 USC Aiken holds off feisty Hurricanes squad
Shooting 55 percent from the floor in the second half, No. 11 USC Aiken was able to pull away from GSW for an 88-69 Peach Belt Conference victory on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome.

January 10, 2009
Lady Hurricanes upset of #20 USC Aiken falls three points short
The Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball team gave No. 20 USC Aiken all they could handle Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome, but the Pacers came away with the 71-68 Peach Belt Conference victory.

January 8, 2009
Two local elementary students share coloring contest award
Sarah Dye, a fifth grader and Myleah Mitchell, a fourth grader from Sumter County Elementary School were the girls selected as winners of the inaugural Hurricane Reading Club coloring contest. Members of both the GSW men's and women's basketball teams presented the girls with their awards today.

January 7, 2009
Armstrong Atlantic takes two from GSW
The Pirates won a pair of games against GSW on Wednesday night in Savannah. The Lady Hurricanes fell 78-60 and the men were defeated 85-68 in the late game.

January 3, 2009
Patriots are undefeated no more
Trailing by two at the half, GSW shot 59 percent over the final 20 minutes to knock Francis Marion from the ranks of the unbeaten 92-79 Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.

January 3, 2009
Strong first half not enough
Facing their first halftime deficit of the season, undefeated Francis Marion responded by shooting 64 percent in the final stanza to rally and claim a 93-79 road win over GSW on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action.

December 30, 2008
Hurricanes back at .500 with win
The GSW men's basketball team completed a season sweep of Lincoln Memorial University with an 81-67 victory on Tuesday evening at the Storm Dome improving the 'Canes record to 4-4 on the season.

December 30, 2008
Lady ‘Canes drop non-conference finale
The Valdosta State women's basketball team defeated Georgia Southwestern, 68-51 in the Lady Hurricanes final non-conference game of the 2008-09 season on Tuesday evening at the VSU P.E. Complex.

December 29, 2008
Korczyk receives Peach Belt honor
GSW senior Stevi Korczyk was recently named to the Peach Belt Conference women's cross country All-Academic second team.

December 18, 2008
Hurricanes unable to hang on against Flagler
The GSW men's basketball team held a seven-point lead early in the second half, but Flagler College rallied for the 67-63 victory on Thursday night in the Storm Dome. Anthony Sargent led the 'Canes with 17 points and Chris Rawls posted his second double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

December 15, 2008
Faust receives GSW business school honor
Georgia Southwestern tennis player Anna Faust received the Outstanding Undergraduate Business Student award on Saturday at the Fall 2008 graduation breakfast.

December 15, 2008
Lander spoils men's Peach Belt opener
Dane Sparrow scored 18 points as the Lander Bearcats pulled away from Georgia Southwestern in the second half, defeating the Hurricanes 76-61 in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both teams Monday night in Greenwood, S.C.

December 15, 2008
GSW women fall in Peach Belt opener
Shannon McKever carried Lander during a crucial stretch of the second half and finished with a double-double, leading the Lady Bearcats to a 72-58 victory over Georgia Southwestern in the Peach Belt Conference opener for both teams Monday night in Greenwood, S.C.

December 12, 2008
PBC All-Academic Team loaded with Hurricanes
The Peach Belt Conference released the men’s soccer All-Academic team this afternoon from the conference office. Six of the eleven players named to the team are from GSW.

December 9, 2008
Local Wendy's restaurants partner with Hurricanes
Wendy's restaurants in and around Americus are partnering with GSW Athletics in promotions at home basketball, baseball and softball games this academic year. Click the story heading to learn how...

December 5, 2008
Many thanks...
The GSW Athletic Department would like to thank T&S Contractors and Shiver Lumber Company for their gracious contributions to the baseball backstop project. Pictured from left to right are GSW baseball head coach Bryan McLain, Tim Faircloth of T&S Contractors and Johnny Shiver of Shiver Lumber Company.

December 5, 2008
Softball tryout scheduled
The Georgia Southwestern State University softball team will be holding an open tryout on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. for players looking to make the fall 2009 roster. Participants do not need to register and there will be no cost -- PLEASE CLICK ON STORY HEADING FOR DETAILS.

December 3, 2008
December Desktop Wallpapers Available
Free to download. Each sport's calendar includes a December game schedule (when applicable). Just click on "Desktop Wallpapers" under "Inside Athletics" on the main category bar above.

December 3, 2008
Lady 'Canes off to best start in 10 years
GSW made quick work of Pensacola Christian College, leading 45-11 at the half and coasting to the 86-39 victory on Tuesday evening in Pensacola. The Lady Hurricanes are now 5-1 on the season, the program's best start since 1998-99.

December 2, 2008
Hurricanes fall at Valdosta State
By Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Chris Rawls led three Hurricanes in double figures with 19 points and nine rebounds, but the Blazers came away with a 90-64 win Monday evening.

December 1, 2008
Sargent tabbed Peach Belt POTW
Anthony Sargent was named Peach Belt Conference men's basketball Player of the Week this afternoon by the conference office. Sargent took command of the court against Lincoln Memorial University, leading the Hurricanes to an overtime road win by scoring 34 points with eight rebounds.

November 30, 2008
Mens hoops wins overtime thriller at Lincoln Memorial
Article by Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Anthony Sargent scored 12 of his game-high 34 points in overtime as Georgia Southwestern outlasted Lincoln Memorial, 83-76 on Saturday.

November 29, 2008
Lady Hurricanes win third straight
The GSW women's basketball team notched their third straight victory with a 71-61 win over the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Saturday afternoon.

November 28, 2008
Lady 'Canes hand Eckerd their first loss
The GSW women's basketball team battled back from an 11-point deficit to defeat Eckerd College 75-74 in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Friday afternoon.

November 25, 2008
Lady 'Canes jump out to early lead, cruise past Toccoa Falls
The GSW women's basketball team scored the first 16 points of the game and cruised to a 95-48 win over Toccoa Falls at the Storm Dome on Tuesday night.

November 24, 2008
Men lose by 10 at Albany State
Article by Chris Whitaker, The Americus Times-Recorder -- Albany State used a 33-10 run over the final 12 minutes of the first half to go on to a 76-66 win against Georgia Southwestern Saturday night.

November 22, 2008
Fla. Southern hands women's hoops first 'L'
GSW dropped their first game of the season 79-67 to Florida Southern College on Saturday afternoon at the Storm Dome. Brittany Reynolds led the Lady Hurricanes with 16 points. Jamilah Sharp turned in a double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds.

November 21, 2008
Student-athletes volunteer with Special Olympics
GSW student-athletes helped with the Special Olympics basketball event Friday morning in the Storm Dome on the Georgia Southwestern campus.

November 17, 2008
Lady 'Canes win season opener
Sophomore point guard Nadirah Gardner drained two clutch three-point shots down the stretch to lead GSW to a 60-52 season-opening win over the University of North Alabama on Monday evening at the Storm Dome.

November 16, 2008
GSW Men defeat Carver 103-68 behind Sargent's 30 points
Senior guard Anthony Sargent (pictured with a young fan after the game) scored 30 points to lead four Hurricanes in double figures as GSW posted over 100 points for the second straight day and rolled to a 103-68 win over Carver Bible College Sunday afternoon at the Storm Dome.

November 15, 2008
Men win by 29 in season opener
Freshman guard Evan Mobley scored 22 points and GSW cruised to a season-opening 105-76 win over the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Saturday afternoon in Valdosta, Ga.

November 14, 2008
GSW men surrounds Sargent with scorers, penetrators
Article by Chris Whitaker, Americus Times-Recorder -- Rick Russell said the Hurricanes have a particular way they end practice. Right before they break, they chant the win number they’re going for — like now it’s one as they prepare to play Puerto Rico-Cayey on Saturday in Valdosta to open the season.

November 14, 2008
Lady Hurricanes add lots of talent to roster
Article by Chris Whitaker, Americus Times-Recorder -- A new horizon is ahead for the Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball team.

November 13, 2008
Division I Georgia State hands GSW only preseason defeat
A strong second half propelled Georgia State to 74-57 victory over GSW in a Thursday exhibition game at the Georgia State Sports Arena. Brittany Reynolds scored 14 points to lead the Lady Canes while Nadirah Gardner contributed 13 points.

November 13, 2008
Meet the Lady Canes
An online video clip of this year's women's basketball roster is now available. Click on the story heading for more information.

November 11, 2008
Winter camp information now available
Download registration forms for the three winter baseball camps. Click on the story heading for more information.

November 9, 2008
Canes go toe-to-toe with The Citadel, lose in final seconds
GSW missed a potential game winning shot with four seconds remaining and The Citadel held on for a 69-68 exhibition victory on Sunday evening in Charleston, S.C. GSW newcomer Marcus Scott (pictured above) led the Hurricanes with 28 points.

November 9, 2008
Lady Canes knock off Florida A&M
The Lady Canes basketball team is a perfect two-for-two in the exhibition season after a 51-49 win over Division I Florida A&M Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee.

November 7, 2008
Morgan named All-PBC
GSW freshman Michael Morgan has been selected to the 2008 men’s soccer All-Peach Belt Conference second team. The announcement was made this afternoon at a luncheon in Evans, Ga., site of the PBC Championship Tournament.

November 5, 2008
Getting ready for basketball season
Today's featured Hurricanes Reading Club coloring contest picture was drawn by fifth grader Jadarius Lewis.

November 4, 2008
Season preview interviews available
Coach Leeder and Coach Britsky break down their 2008-09 rosters along with their upcoming seasons.

November 4, 2008
Lander ends men's soccer season
Craig Hughes and Martyn Bell teamed up three times Tuesday night to lead the Lander men’s soccer team to a 5-0 quarterfinal victory over GSW in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

November 3, 2008
2008 Hall of Fame Golf Tournament photos online
Photos from the 2008 Hall of Fame Golf Tournament can now be viewed by clicking on the photos link in the HURRICANE CLUB drop down bar located above or by clicking on this story headline for more info.

November 1, 2008
Big second half lifts North Georgia past GSW
The GSW men's soccer team lost 3-0 to North Georgia College & State University Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at Hurricane Field.

November 1, 2008
Women's soccer drops finale
The North Georgia College & State University women's soccer team defeated GSW 8-0 Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at Hurricane Field.

October 30, 2008
Barksdale steps down as GSW AD, Kaylor appointed successor
"Coach" is stepping down after 29 years in collegiate athletics. President Kendall A. Blanchard, Ph.D. today announced that Randolph Barksdale is resigning as GSW's athletic director. Associate Athletic Director Jaclyn Kaylor is stepping in as GSW's new AD. Kaylor will assume responsibility of her new position on November 17.

October 30, 2008
Sargent named to PBC preseason All-Conference team
GSW senior guard Anthony Sargent has been named to the Peach Belt Conference men's basketball preseason All-Conference team Thursday, according to a release from the league office.

October 30, 2008
Rough night in Columbus
The No. 4 Columbus State women's soccer team defeated GSW 11-0 Wednesday evening in Columbus.

October 29, 2008
USC Aiken the coaches' favorite to win PBC women's hoops title
The USC Aiken Lady Pacers have been chosen as the women's basketball team to beat in the Peach Belt Conference this season in a poll of the league's head coaches released today. GSW is picked 11th.

October 28, 2008
Let's make Halloween a two-day affair
The Hurricanes are sponsoring a costume contest this Saturday, November 1st during the GSW soccer matches. It's open to all ages. We'll reward the best costume with a $50 Wal-Mart gift card and give second place a $25 card.

October 28, 2008
Men's hoops picked to finish seventh
USC Aiken has been selected as the favorite to win the 2008-09 Peach Belt men’s basketball title in a poll of the league’s head coaches released today. GSW is picked seventh.

October 25, 2008
Fans watch Canes comeback fall short in OT
For the second straight game, the GSW men’s soccer team was on the losing end of an overtime thriller. The 'Canes dropped a 2-1 decision to UNC Pembroke on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field in front of a school record 147 fans.

October 25, 2008
Lady Canes struggle vs. No. 11 UNC Pembroke
The No. 11 University of North Carolina Pembroke women’s soccer team defeated Georgia Southwestern 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field paced by a four-goal performance from Melanie Cobb.

October 24, 2008
We want to be your friend
GSW Athletics launched a Facebook page today. By becoming a friend of the Hurricanes, you will stay up-to-date on all sports at Georgia Southwestern and on contests and promotions being hosted throughout the year. In addition, groups are being formed where fans can meet and discuss happenings on campus, in the conference or across the sports landscape.

October 23, 2008
Athletics department launches youth reading club
Children from seven counties in Southwest Georgia are participating in the new Hurricanes Reading Club. The program kicked-off recently with a coloring contest. The drawing above is by fifth grader Jadarius Lewis. Also, a permanent button has been added to the right column of our home page > > > > > > > >

October 21, 2008
Denham family forms GSW athletic scholarship
The Georgia Southwestern Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the Mike and Carol Denham Family Scholarship. This scholarship, when fully endowed, will provide a scholarship in support of athletics at GSW.

October 21, 2008
What a night in Macon
Paced by freshman Brittney Hill’s four-goal performance, the Lady Hurricanes defeated Wesleyan College 8-0 on Monday night.

October 18, 2008
Clayton State edges GSW in double-overtime thriller
GSW came up short in their bid to knock off the Peach Belt Conference’s second place team in a thrilling 1-0 double-overtime match with Clayton State on Saturday afternoon at Laker Field.

October 18, 2008
Clayton State tops Lady 'Canes 3-0
Spearheaded by two goals from Rebekah Cook, Clayton State posted a 3-0 shutout over visiting GSW at Laker Field on Saturday afternoon.

October 14, 2008
Smith earns PBC Player of the Week honors
GSW senior Jonathan Smith was named Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week this afternoon by the conference office.

October 11, 2008
Historic Day in Canes Shutout of USC Aiken
A penalty kick from freshman Jamie Kiep in the 83rd minute led Georgia Southwestern to the program's first-ever Peach Belt Conference victory in a 1-0 decision over USC Aiken on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

October 11, 2008
Lady Canes and USC Aiken Play to 1-1 Tie
The Lady Hurricanes battled USC Aiken to a 1-1 tie on Saturday afternoon in Peach Belt Conference play at Hurricane Field. Sophomore Allie Cooper rifled a shot through the USCA defense in the 68th minute for her first collegiate goal.

October 8, 2008
Bobcats first half too much for GSW
The Georgia College & State University women's soccer team scored four goals in the first half en route to a 5-1 win over the Lady Hurricanes in Milledgeville on Tuesday night.

October 7, 2008
McKenney one stroke back at AFLAC/Columbus Invite
Senior Adam McKenney's 2-under-par 69 led the GSW golf team to a 10-over-par 294 on Monday afternoon in the first round of the AFLAC/Cougar Invitational at the Country Club of Columbus. McKenney heads into Tuesday's final round trailing the leader Jude Eustaquio of Florida Southern by one stroke. Host Columbus State leads the 17-team field at even par (284).

October 7, 2008
McKenney Finishes Tied for 6th; Canes 9th at AFLAC/Columbus Invite
Senior Adam McKenney's 2-over-par 73 led the GSW golf team to a 14-over-par 298 on Tuesday afternoon in the second round of the AFLAC/Cougar Invitational at the Country Club of Columbus. The Hurricanes finished the two-day tournament with a 592 (+24). No. 2 USC Aiken won the 17-team field at one-over-par (569).

October 7, 2008
2-0 an Unlucky Combination for Hurricanes
Thomas University freshman Jonah Mukada broke up a scoreless match with a 66th minute goal and TU added another score 12 minutes later as the visiting Night Hawks defeated Georgia Southwestern 2-0, Tuesday afternoon at Hurricane Field. GSW has found themselves on the losing end of that final score in four of their last five games.

October 4, 2008
Lander holds on for 1-0 win
Aaron Brittain scored an early goal and the Lander Bearcats held on to their lead the final 75 minutes, edging the visiting Hurricanes 1-0 in a Peach Belt Conference men's soccer match Saturday afternoon.

October 4, 2008
Lander defeats Lady Canes 2-0
Annie Polhamus and Jessica Skowron scored goals, leading the Lander Lady Bearcats to a 2-0 Peach Belt Conference women's soccer victory over GSW Saturday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C.

October 2, 2008
New Section Launched on gswcanes.com
After each Hurricanes home game we will highlight a few of the "Faces in our Crowd." Get to know your fellow GSW fans. These are the people who are helping create a fun game environment. We thank them for their support and enthusiasm. >>> A permanent “button” has been added to the right column >>>

October 2, 2008
Disc Golf Course Named After GSW Alum
The Parks at Chehaw in Albany is opening the Joshua W. Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Course this Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. Franklin was an alum of GSW.

October 1, 2008
Leeder Places Rawls on Active Roster
Men’s basketball head coach Mike Leeder announced today that Chris Rawls, a 6-foot-7 190 pound forward from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has been added to the 2008-09 active roster.

October 1, 2008
Pirates Swashbuckle GSW
Kristin Burton scored four goals to lead the Armstrong Atlantic State University women to a 6-0 win over the Lady 'Canes on Wednesday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 30, 2008
Canes Move Up Two Slots to Finish Seventh
The GSW golf team matched the top-ranked team in NCAA Division-II, the University of West Florida, on Tuesday with a 5-over 293 in the final round at the State Farm-Laker Collegiate Classic in McDonough. The 293 tied for third-lowest final round in the 14-team tournament. Overall, the Hurricanes finished in seventh place with a two-day total of 881.

September 29, 2008
Men's Basketball Open Tryout Date Changed
The GSW men's basketball team open tryout has been pushed back one day to Wednesday, October 1st at 2:45 p.m. in the Storm Dome under the direction of head coach Mike Leeder. INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CLICK ON THE STORY TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

September 29, 2008
Canes Drop From Second to Ninth After Two Rounds in McDonough
The GSW golf team shot a collective 1-under in the morning round at the State Farm-Laker Collegiate Classic in McDonough on Monday. The 287 score was good for the second lowest opening round in the 14-team tournament. The afternoon round, however, did not bode as well for the 'Canes as GSW struggled to shoot a plus-13 301.

September 29, 2008
Patriots Weather Hurricanes, Win 2-0
Francis Marion University sophomore Ivan Juric broke up a scoreless match with a 61st minute goal and FMU added another score seven minutes later as the Patriots defeated GSW 2-0, Saturday afternoon in the Hurricanes Peach Belt Conference opener.

September 29, 2008
Koalas KO'd
Junior goalkeeper Christy Drabek recorded her first collegiate shutout on Sunday afternoon as GSW blanked Columbia College 3-0, in Columbia, S.C.

September 28, 2008
'Canes 8th at Jaguar Invitational
The Lady Hurricanes cross country team finished eighth on Saturday at the nine-team Jaguar Invitational, hosted by Augusta State University, at Blanchard Woods Park.

September 26, 2008
McKenney Receives PBC Honors
After posting rounds of 67 and 69 to win the individual title at the Coker College Invitational on Tuesday, senior Adam McKenney has been named the Peach Belt Conference Golfer of the Week.

September 25, 2008
Montevallo sweeps
The University of Montevallo men's and women's soccer teams swept a doubleheader with GSW on Wednesday in Montevallo, Ala.

September 23, 2008
McKenney Wins Coker Invite Individual Title
Senior Adam McKenney shot a second round 3-under-par 69 Tuesday afternoon at the Orlando County National Golf Center to win individual medalist honors at the Coker College Invitational. McKenney finished the 36-hole tournament with an 8-under 136, two strokes ahead of Judson Eustaquio from Florida Southern.

September 22, 2008
McKenney Leads Coker College Invitational
Senior Adam McKenney's five-under-par 67 led the GSW golf team to an even par 288 on Monday afternoon in the first round of the Coker College Invitational at the Orlando County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla. McKenney heads into Tuesday's final round as the tournament's individual leader. Lander leads the twelve-team field at eight under (280).

September 22, 2008
Alabama-Huntsville Tops Lady Canes 5-0
Behind a two-goal performance by junior forward Lauren Burns, the University of Alabama-Huntsville women's soccer team topped GSW 5-0 on Sunday afternoon in the Peach Belt/Gulf South Conference Invitiational in Columbus, Ga.

September 20, 2008
#3 in the Country Gets All They Can Handle
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team stayed within one goal of #3 Tusculum for 87 minutes, but a late goal by the Pioneers led to a 2-0 loss for the Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 19, 2008
Wolves Shutout Lady Canes
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team lost 5-0 to the University of West Georgia on Friday afternoon in the first game of the Peach Belt vs. Gulf South Invitational hosted by Columbus State.

September 16, 2008
North Alabama Pulls Away from Lady Canes
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team lost 7-1 to the University of North Alabama on Tuesday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 15, 2008
Canes Move Up to Finish 2nd
The GSW blue team shaved 17 shots off their day one score to finish runner-up at the Hurricane Classic at Griffin Bell Golf Links in Americus on Monday afternoon. Michael Harris shot the low round of the entire tournament with a 6-under-par (65) and Adam McKenney posted a 1-under (70) to lead the Hurricanes.

September 14, 2008
GSW in Middle of the Pack After Day 1
The Hurricanes' Blue team shot a 299 and the Gold team shot a 305 on the first day of the Hurricane Classic at Griffin Bell Golf Links in Americus. Senior Adam McKenney led GSW with a 71.

September 13, 2008
Men Complete Sweep of Falcons
The men's soccer team followed the ladies 2-1 victory earlier in the afternoon with their own 6-1 win over Florida College in Temple Terrace, Fla. on Saturday. It was a milestone day as the 'Canes delivered Coach Russ his first collegiate head coaching victory.

September 13, 2008
Freshmen Duo Lead Canes to Win #2
Freshmen Brittney Hill and Kalila Lincoln scored goals on Saturday afternoon in Temple Terrace, Fla., to lead GSW to a 2-1 victory over Florida College.

September 12, 2008
Fall Golf Season Tees Off on Sunday
The 2008-09 men’s golf season will begin this Sunday, September 14 with the Hurricane Classic at Griffin Bell Golf Links. This year the ‘Canes are lead by three returning seniors, Jordan Britt, Michael Harris, and Adam McKinney. They have the entire squad coming back from last year plus two new freshmen, Troy Batten and Robbie Brinson.

September 8, 2008
Late Rally Not Enough For Canes
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team lost 2-1 to West Florida on Monday afternoon at Hurricane Field. It's the second straight game GSW has lost by that score. Freshman Jamie Kiep scored the lone goal for the 'Canes off an assist from junior Michael Moses.

September 6, 2008
Late Goal Sinks Canes in a Thriller
The Georgia Southwestern men's soccer team lost 2-1 on a goal by Flagler College in the 89th minute on Saturday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 6, 2008
Lady Canes Finish 8th at Pre-Conference Meet
The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s cross country team finished tied for eighth at the Georgia College Pre-Conference Meet hosted by Georgia College & State University on Saturday morning.

September 4, 2008
Night Hawks Top Lady Canes
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team lost 4-0 to Thomas University on Thursday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

September 2, 2008
Lady Canes Finish Third at Cougar Invitational
The Lady Canes opened their 2008 season this past Saturday at the sixth annual Cougar Invitational in Smiths Station, Ala., hosted by Columbus State. They finished third out of four teams.

August 31, 2008
Canes Win! Canes Win!
The Lady Hurricanes soccer team defeated Converse College 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Field. Brittney Hill scored her second goal of the season and Elizabeth Keller knocked in another to help GSW improve their record to 1-1. Game stats are available in the women's soccer section of the website.

August 30, 2008
Lady Canes Fall in OT to Eckerd
The Georgia Southwestern women's soccer team dropped a season-opening 2-1 overtime decision to Eckerd College on Friday afternoon in the first game of the GSW Hurricane/Quality Inn Classic at Hurricane Field.

August 29, 2008
Women's Soccer Kicks Off 2008 at 4 pm
The Lady Canes soccer team opens their 2008 season this afternoon. GSW hosts Eckerd College at 4 p.m. It's game two of a full opening weekend for the soccer programs as there are home games today, Saturday and Sunday.

August 28, 2008
Canes Drop Opener
The GSW men’s soccer team dropped a season-opening 3-0 decision to Barry University on Thursday afternoon at Hurricane Field.

August 27, 2008
"Chippin' for Chicken" Will be a Hit
Carter's Fried Chicken is partnering with GSW athletics this fall on a new halftime promotion at men's and women's soccer games.

August 27, 2008
"Dizzy Skills Challenge" Should Prove to be a Fan Favorite
Captain D's is partnering with GSW athletics this fall on another new halftime promotion at men's and women's soccer games.

August 25, 2008
Clayton State Named Preseason PBC Pick
By the slimmest possible margin, the Clayton State Lakers have been selected as the men’s soccer team to beat in the Peach Belt Conference in a poll of the league’s head coaches. The Lakers took three first-place and three second-place votes to beat Lander, who had three first, two second and a third, by one point. USC Aiken was third, coming in one point ahead of fourth-place UNC Pembroke. Francis Marion, North Georgia and GSW rounded out the voting.

August 20, 2008
Columbus State Tabbed as Women’s Cross Country Favorite
The CSU women’s cross country team has been selected as the preseason team to beat in a preseason poll of the league’s head coaches released by the Peach Belt Conference today. The Lady Cougars took seven of nine first-place votes to finish ahead of Augusta State with GCSU in third. Lander, Clayton State, USC Aiken, North Georgia, UNC Pembroke, Francis Marion and GSW were next.

August 19, 2008
Exhibition Season Continues
Men's soccer is back in action on Wednesday against Middle Georgia College. It's a home match and kickoff is set for 5:00 pm.

August 14, 2008
Adding Some Brick to the Ballpark
The backstop at Hurricane Field is going from fence to brick. Click on the story heading to see the project's progression in pictures. UPDATED 8/18

August 13, 2008
Fall 2008 Alumni Day Festivities Announced
Calling all former GSW baseball players...September 27th is the 7th annual GSW Baseball Alumni Day.

August 11, 2008
Marcus Scott Becomes Leeder's Fifth Signee for 2008-09
Marcus Scott, a transfer Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for GSW, head coach Mike Leeder announced today.

August 11, 2008
Here We Go
The 2008-09 GSW athletics year has arrived. Men’s and women’s soccer players begin practice today. Cross country starts practicing tomorrow.

August 6, 2008
Batton Joins Golf Program
Troy Batton has signed a scholarship to play golf for GSW beginning this fall.

August 1, 2008
Camp and Lock on List of Transfers Added to Baseball Roster
GSW head baseball coach Bryan McLain has announced the addition of Drew Camp, Heath Lock, Bud Long and Matt Schrantz to the Hurricanes' roster for 2008-09.

July 31, 2008
Storm Dome Floor Project Photos
Click heading for photos from this week.

July 29, 2008
McKenney Wins Regions Cup Invitational
Adam McKenney joined the amateur circuit's winners' club by taking the second annual Regions Cup Invitational at Gordon Lakes Golf Course in Augusta on Sunday.

July 28, 2008
Desktop Wallpapers added to Website
Now you can view your favorite Hurricane team each day when you turn on your computer!

July 25, 2008
Storm Dome Floor Getting New Look
The Storm Dome floor is undergoing a makeover in preparation for the 2008-09 basketball season.

July 23, 2008
We're In!
The "provisional" tag has been removed and GSW has been awarded full active membership into NCAA Division II.

July 22, 2008
Watkins Featured in Columbus (Ga) Ledger-Enquirer
Even though he's surrounded on the field by other college soccer players, Clay Watkins quickly developed the sense that he had graduated to another level when he signed on this summer to play for the Panama City Pirates of the Premier Development League.

July 17, 2008
Leeder Adds McGee-Jones to 2008-09 Roster
Sedale McGee-Jones, a transfer from Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville, Ala., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Georgia Southwestern State University, head coach Mike Leeder announced today.

July 16, 2008
GSW to host over 700 kids at FCA team football camp
Over 700 high school athletes will make their way to Americus on Thursday for the biggest summer camp Georgia Southwestern will have ever hosted.

June 23, 2008
Hurricanes land 6-2 guard
Mike Leeder needed someone to run the basketball team, and he’s found his man. A Gordon native and former Wilkinson County standout, Damayrius Adside signed with Georgia Southwestern this weekend.

May 30, 2008
Korczyk and Mullis Named to Peach Belt All-Sportsmanship Team
GSW sophomore cross country runner Stevi Korczyk and senior baseball player Jordan Mullis have been named to the 2007-2008 Peach Belt Conference All-Sportsmanship Team, announced by league officials on Thursday.

May 29, 2008
GSW Wins Peach Belt Conference President's Cup
The Georgia Southwestern athletic department was presented with their first-ever PBC President's Cup at the league's annual meeting in Hilton Head. The award recognizes excellence in academics concerning all of an institution’s student-athletes.

May 28, 2008
52 Hurricane Student-Athletes Named to Peach Belt Conference Honor Roll
52 Georgia Southwestern student-athletes representing the university's 10 varsity sports earned a spot on the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll for the 2007-2008 academic year. Three achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

May 6, 2008
New Site Getting Looks
Approximately 4,000 pages viewed daily.

April 29, 2008
Student-Athletes Recognized at Spring Banquet
The Georgia Southwestern Department of Athletics honored its student-athletes Monday evening at the spring athletic banquet in the Storm Dome on the campus of GSW. Andrew Whiggum (Baseball) was named Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, while Kassi Reneau (Softball) was named Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

January 23, 2008
GSW Partners with PrestoSports for New Athletics Web Site
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Georgia Southwestern University, a member of the Peach Belt Conference, has chosen PrestoSports for its new athletics web site solution. Members of the Hurricanes athletics team have worked closely with PrestoSports to begin the process for a new web site which is expected to launch later this year.