July 23, 2014
It's More Than A Booster Club
More than just a donation. Check out the Hurricane Club membership levels for 2014-15. Join today and start taking advantage of your benefits!

June 23, 2014
Softball Welcomes Nine Newcomers For 2015 Season
Coach Eddie Ward has added nine players - seven true freshmen and two transfers - to his roster for the 2015 season.

June 20, 2014
A Record 71 GSW Student-Athletes Named To PBC Presidential Honor Roll
Baseball accounted for the most honorees (15). Men's golf had the highest percentage of their roster on the list (86%).

June 13, 2014
Softball Releases 2015 Schedule
After killer (Happy Friday 13th) mid-season road trips, the Lady 'Canes are rewarded with their final eight games at home.

June 6, 2014
Get In The Game With The Hurricane Happenings App
It PAYS to be a Hurricane Fan! Earn Adidas gear, a B-day party for your child or throw out a 1st pitch by attending events on campus.

April 13, 2014
8th-Ranked Nighthawks Sweep Lady 'Canes
The Lady 'Canes fell early in both games of the doubleheader against North Georgia on Sunday afternoon.

April 12, 2014
Senior Day Triumph
Lady 'Canes sweep Young Harris in doubleheader Saturday. Seniors go 18-for-42 at the plate.

April 12, 2014
Moreland Adds To School Record
Mason Moreland is GSW's all-time leader for stolen bases in a career. We'll track the total as she adds to her record.

April 6, 2014
Recap: The Lady 'Canes Softball Goes One-For-Four
The Lady 'Canes were swept by GRU Augusta on Sunday. The Lady 'Canes then split with Albany State on Tuesday.

April 5, 2014
Bobcats Sweep Lady 'Canes
The Lady 'Canes were Swept by the Bobcats in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon.

April 3, 2014
One Moore?
Nellie Moore is one home run away from setting a new school record for round-trippers in a season.

April 2, 2014
Moore Ties School Record; Big Innings Lift Valdosta State Past Lady 'Canes
Nellie Moore belted a home run in Game 1 to up her total to 12 this season, which ties a school record. Mason Moreland went 3-for-6.

March 31, 2014
Lady 'Canes Split with Pacers
The Lady 'Canes Split with PBC USC Aiken.

March 30, 2014
Bearcats Unable To Handle The Storm
Featured home runs in game one by Rachel McElroy, Allison Pastor, and Nellie Moore.

March 26, 2014
Thrasher's Home Run Takes Win In Game 1 In Series Split
Home run by Lauren Thrasher! Featured Doubles: Hayley Knight, Chelsea Hodges, Keri Tompkins, and Rachel McElroy.

March 25, 2014
ZETA Presents: PINK OUT Wednesday
Zeta Tau Alpha presents a Pink Out game.

March 23, 2014
Ahoy! Lady 'Canes Upset #4 Armstrong
GSW was able to snap the Pirates 15-game winning streak and improve to 19-15 this spring and 3-5 in the Peach Belt.

March 22, 2014
Recap: Spring Break Softball Edition
After the week’s games, Nellie Moore now has 10 homeruns. Keri Tompkins has five homeruns. Allison Pastor has pitched in exactly 100 innings during her senior year.

March 15, 2014
Tompkins Takes On Patriots In Series Split
In game two, Keri Tompkins hits a grand slam to secure the win for the Lady 'Canes.

March 12, 2014
Hurricanes Unable to Catch Sailfish
Featured homeruns by Ashley Clifton and Keri Tompkins

March 10, 2014
WHOA Nellie
Nellie Moore hit the game winning homerun in the bottom of the seventh to finish the game and put up the first win against #17 ranked Anderson University. Ashley Clifton hit a homerun also in the sixth to secure the second game win.

March 9, 2014
Moore Goes Yard Twice, But UNC Pembroke Sweeps
Nellie Moore added two home runs to her running count of six for the season. Allison Pastor added one more too, giving her two home runs for the season.

March 1, 2014
Triples By Littlejohn To Sweep Fort Valley
Chelsea Littlejohn hit two triples, one in each game. Lauren Thrasher joined her with one.

February 25, 2014
Three Hurricanes Hit Homeruns In Split Series
Keri Tompkins, Jordan Miller, and Nellie Moore each contributed home runs during the series.

February 21, 2014
Weekend Recap: Moore Wants More
Moore has three homeruns on the record for this season, leading the Lady ‘Canes.

February 18, 2014
Tough Road for Hurricanes
Valdosta State pitchers were able to secure the sweep in doubleheader Tuesday afternoon.

February 14, 2014
Lady ‘Canes Sweep Home Opener Against Albany State
The Lady 'Canes improve to a 7-3 record.

February 7, 2014
Weekend At Hampton Jordan Classic Recap
Pastor had a one hitter in the first game, then doubled in the second game. Thrasher had a homerun in the first game. Tompkins had a home run in the third game. Newberry was too much for the Lady 'Canes in game four.

February 2, 2014
Lady 'Canes Split With West Alabama
Game 1: GSW 7 WA 4 and Game 2: WA 9 GSW 0

February 1, 2014
Lady 'Canes Split The Opener With Queens (N.C.)
Mason Moreland finished with two triples, one in each game. Nellie Moore added a home run in the first game.

January 31, 2014
GSW Softball Opens Season At Bobcat Blast Tournament This Weekend
The Lady 'Canes are traveling to Milledgeville, Ga. to take part in the two day Bobcat Blast Tournament.

January 22, 2014
Preseason Coaches Poll Places GSW #9
The Lady 'Canes are rank in ninth place in the PBC by the coaches preseason poll.

November 6, 2013
Follow Renovations Through The Online Photo Gallery - UPDATED 12/19
Work has begun on several upgrades at Lady 'Canes Field. Major construction begins in August. Check the progress through our online photo gallery.

July 12, 2013
A Record 68 GSW Student-Athletes Named To PBC Presidential Honor Roll
Baseball accounted for the most honorees (16). Women's tennis had the highest percentage of their roster on the list (80%).

May 23, 2013
GSW Softball Hurricane Highlight #1: One For the Record Books
The numerous records set this past season proved to be the top Hurricane Highlight of an historic Georgia Southwestern softball season.

May 22, 2013
GSW Softball Hurricane Highlight #2: Two of a Kind
The No. 2 Hurricane Highlight of the GSW softball season came when a pair of Lady Hurricanes were named to the Peach Belt All-Conference team.

May 17, 2013
GSW Softball Hurricane Highlight #3: A Pair of Top 15 Victories
The No. 3 Hurricane Highlight of the 2013 GSW softball season came off a pair of victories against highly ranked foes.

May 9, 2013
Purser Named to Peach Belt Conference Academic Team
Softball's Avery Purser was honored by the Peach Belt Conference for her academic accomplishments.

April 23, 2013
Knight, McElroy Earn PBC All-Conference Honors
Junior Hayley Knight and sophomore Rachel McElroy was honored this past weekend with Second Team All-Conference honors.

April 22, 2013
2013 Lady 'Cane Softball: "A Season of Firsts"
Coming off a banner 2013 season, GSW softball set several NCAA-era bests on their way to a PBC Tournament appearance.

April 20, 2013
GSW's Historic Season Ends With Loss to No. 2 Armstrong
Georgia Southwestern lost to top-seeded and second-ranked Armstrong in the opening round of the PBC Tournament.

April 19, 2013
GSWCanes.com Presents: Hurricane Highlights, A Year in Review
As the 2012-13 athletic season comes to a close, GSWCanes.com is counting down the year's best moments.

April 17, 2013
Lady 'Cane Softball PBC Tournament Preview
The GSW softball team heads to St. Augustine to compete in the PBC Tournament this Saturday at Flagler Field.

April 9, 2013
Senior Sweep
Georgia Southwestern swept Albany State Tuesday evening on senior night at Lady 'Cane Field.

April 7, 2013
No. 6 North Georgia Overpowers GSW
Sixth-ranked North Georgia shut down Georgia Southwestern Sunday afternoon as the Saints earned the sweep of the Lady 'Canes.

April 6, 2013
Young Harris Rallies to Earn Split with GSW
Georgia Southwestern couldn't hold on to a late lead in the second contest of the day as Young Harris rallied to earn the split with the Lady 'Canes.

April 3, 2013
Lady 'Canes Extend Winning Streak, Sweep Brewton-Parker
Georgia Southwestern swept Brewton-Parker for the second time of the season Wednesday afternoon.

March 30, 2013
GSW Rebounds to Sweep Augusta State
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes swept visiting Augusta State Saturday afternoon at Lady 'Cane Field.

March 27, 2013
No. 19 Columbus State Cools GSW to Earn Shutout Sweep
Georgia Southwestern dropped a mid-week PBC doubleheader to CSU Wednesday evening at Cougar Field.

March 25, 2013
Saturday Softball Schedule Adjusted
Saturday's (March 30) doubleheader against Augusta State at Lady 'Canes Field will now start at noon.

March 24, 2013
Miller, McElroy Pace GSW to Sweep of Lander
GSW used a trio of dominating offensive performances to sweep Lander Sunday afternoon.

March 22, 2013
Knight, Pitching Lead GSW to Sweep of USC Aiken
Georgia Southwestern used a strong performance from Hayley Knight to sweep USC Aiken Friday evening.

March 21, 2013
Home Runs Lead Anderson to Sweep of GSW
Georgia Southwestern started off their six-game road swing by dropping a pair of games to Anderson University, Thursday afternoon.

March 19, 2013
GSW Splits With King To End Homestand
Georgia Southwestern ended their six game homestand with a split with King University Tuesday evening.

March 16, 2013
Saints March Over GSW
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes mustered only one run on Saturday as Flagler coasted in both games for a sweep on the afternoon.

March 14, 2013
Pastor shines, GSW splits with No. 4 Armstrong
The GSW softball team earned a split with the fourth-ranked Armstrong Pirates in part to a strong pitching effort from junior Allison Pastor.

March 11, 2013
Tuesday Softball at West Georgia POSTPONED
The GSW softball doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at West Georgia has been postponed. A makeup date has not been announced.

March 9, 2013
Francis Marion Rallies Past Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern couldn't hold off Francis Marion as the Patriots rallied in both contests Saturday afternoon to sweep the Lady Hurricanes.

March 6, 2013
Georgia College Sweeps GSW
Georgia Southwestern dropped both games of a Wednesday evening doubleheader to Georgia College at Lady 'Cane Field.

March 2, 2013
Lady 'Canes Brave Cold, Earn Split with UNCP
GSW braved the elements Saturday afternoon as the Lady Hurricanes earned a sweep against UNC Pembroke.

March 1, 2013
Lady Hurricanes Ice FVSU
The Lady Hurricanes made short work of Fort Valley State Friday afternoon earning a pair of easy victories at Lady 'Cane Field.

February 27, 2013
Lady 'Canes use Long Ball to Split Doubleheader with Thomas
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes used the long ball to earn a Wednesday afternoon doubleheader split with Thomas University.

February 24, 2013
Cavender Delivers as Lady 'Canes Earn Split with Eckerd College
A stellar pitching performance by sophomore Ashley Cavender helped GSW earn a split with Eckerd College Sunday afternoon.

February 23, 2013
No. 9 Rollins College Too Much for Lady Hurricanes
Georgia Southwestern dropped a pair of games Saturday evening to ninth-ranked Rollins College.

February 21, 2013
Dominant Lady 'Canes Sweep Fort Valley State
A dominate showing by the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes led to a sweep of Albany State Thursday afternoon.

February 16, 2013
Miller Powers Lady 'Canes to Sweep
Jordan Miller had a big effort Saturday afternoon as the Lady Hurricanes swept Brewton-Parker 2-0, 7-2.

February 13, 2013
Softball's Pastor Honored as PBC Pitcher of the Week
Junior Pitcher Allison Pastor was honored as the Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week.

February 12, 2013
Lady Hurricanes Outmatched by VSU
Georgia Southwestern softball lost both games to Valdosta State Tuesday afternoon 8-5, 10-6.

February 10, 2013
Sunday Sweep
The GSW Lady Hurricane softball team swept West Georgia Sunday afternoon in Lady 'Cane field.

February 9, 2013
Lady 'Canes Split with Rollins
GSW Softball splits the home opener doubleheader against Rollins College at Lady 'Cane field.

February 8, 2013
Be A Part Of Homecoming 2013
Click the story heading above for the week's itinerary of events.

February 6, 2013
Lady 'Canes Earn Sweep of Albany State
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes swept Albany State Wednesday afternoon to improve their record to 4-2 on the season.

February 3, 2013
Split Decision
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes split the Sunday doubleheader with Lincoln Memorial.

February 2, 2013
On The Road: Softball Travels To Milledgeville, Ga.
Opening Weekend for the Lady Hurricanes! Games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Follow the action online through live stats.

February 2, 2013
Offense Abound, Lady 'Canes Earn a Split with Queens
Georgia Southwestern scored 20 runs off 24 hits as the Lady Hurricanes split the two-game opening day matchup vs. Queens on the first day of the Bobcat Blast Invitational.

January 31, 2013
GSW Releases 2013 Softball Media Guide
The Georgia Southwestern Athletic Department has released the 2013 Softball media guide for the upcoming season.

January 25, 2013
GSW Two-A-Days: A Spring Sports Preview
Every Friday in January, get to know two Spring sports athletes as they prepare for their upcoming athletic seasons.

January 11, 2013
GSW Two-A-Days: A Spring Sports Preview
Every Friday in January, get to know two Spring sports athletes as they prepare for their 2013 Spring sports seasons.

October 22, 2012
It Pays To Be A Hurricane Fan
New rewards have been added! Earn adidas gear, a birthday birthday for your child or the opportunity to throw out a first pitch.

October 12, 2012
It's Only The Coolest Club Around
A t-shirt, two family movie nights in the Dome, Giggles frozen yogurt, a pizza party with the basketball team and a BBQ too!

October 4, 2012
Reservations Now Being Accepted For Hurricane Birthday Parties
Already a tremendous value, we've added a large Roman Oven pizza for the birthday boy/girl to the party package in 2012-13!

September 12, 2012
If The 'Canes Win, Fans Win
Every time GSW wins a soccer, basketball, baseball or softball game at home this school year, Hurricane players will throw victory balls into the stands. Stay late, enjoy the celebration and take home a souvenir.

September 5, 2012
21 is a Lucky Number for Hurricane Fans
Century 21 Americus Realty presents the "Stage of the Game" contest at all home soccer, basketball, baseball and softball events in 2012-13.

August 29, 2012
Swing the sticks, help the Hurricanes
The annual President's Classic Golf Tournament benefiting GSW Athletics is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27 with an individual entry fee of only $50.

August 15, 2012
Academic Achievement Award Presented to 15 GSW Student-Athletes
The NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association has announced the recipients of its 2011-12 Academic Achievement Award.

August 13, 2012
It Pays To Be A Hurricane Fan
The Georgia Southwestern Athletic Department has announced the launch of Hurricane Happenings, a new fan and student attendance incentive program, for the 2012-13 academic year.

August 7, 2012
GSW Softball Releases 2013 Schedule
Georgia Southwestern State University head softball Coach Eddie Ward has released the program’s 2013 schedule.

July 27, 2012
Arizona Standout Joins Softball Coaching Staff
Jennifer Martinez has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lady Hurricanes.

July 24, 2012
Ward Announces 2012 Recruiting Class
The Lady 'Canes softball program welcomes 10 new faces for next season.

June 19, 2012
66 GSW student-athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
Baseball with highest number of honorees (13). Women's tennis with highest percentage of roster on the list (75.0).

May 18, 2012
Year In Review
The conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year means the end of another year of intercollegiate athletics at Georgia Southwestern State University.

May 3, 2012
With Honors
Senior Gabby Buck and sophomore Erin Vick have been named to the Peach Belt Conference's Softball All-Academic Team.

April 21, 2012
Among the Best
Georgia Southwestern's Mason Moreland was has been named the the Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Second Team.

April 15, 2012
Senior Day Split
The Lady Hurricanes split (4-0, 2-3) their Sunday double header versus UNC Pembroke on Senior Day and the 2012 season finale.

April 14, 2012
BINGO at the Ballpark is Back!
Back, and better than ever, is the ever-popular Hurricane BINGO! Fill out your card based on what happens in the field.

April 14, 2012
Going Down Swinging
The Lady Hurricanes were swept by Francis Marion University (7-0, 2-1) as Georgia Southwestern struck out 18 times in the two games.

April 13, 2012
Heartbreak Warfare
The Lady Hurricanes settled for a split on Friday at Thomas University after dropping game one on a walk-off single.

April 10, 2012
Buckshot Blast
Georgia Southwestern's sweep of Brewton-Parker College was clinched on Gabby Buck's home run in game two.

April 7, 2012
A Flair For the Dramatic
The Lady Hurricanes earned a split (1-6, 2-1) with Columbus State with a walk-off two-RBI double from Ashley Cavender.

April 3, 2012
Surge is Bringing His Friends
This Saturday is our first MASCOT DAY. Surge and his buddies will be at the baseball and softball games.

April 2, 2012
Sunshine On My Shoulders
The Lady Hurricanes earned a hard-fought split at Flagler including beating the ace of the Peach Belt Conference Donna Munafo.

April 1, 2012
No Laughing Matter
April Fools Day didn't treat the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes well. GSW fell apart in a pair of losses as they were swept by the #10 Armstrong Atlantic Pirates 6-1, 7-1.

March 28, 2012
Best Served Cold
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes got their revenge against the Albany State Golden rams in their 10-2, 9-1 sweep.

March 25, 2012
Good Times Bad Times
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes split their double header with Lander University to capture their first conference win.

March 23, 2012
Score Two For Goliath
The Lady Hurricanes hung tough before being swept by the # 3 North Georgia Saints 8-1, 5-2 on Friday afternoon.

March 20, 2012
Late-Inning Rally Garners Split
Georgia Southwestern got the game-winning run in the seventh inning to win game one at Anderson University (S.C.) to earn the split against the Lady Trojans.

March 18, 2012
Copy Cat Losses
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes were swept by Young Harris College in a pair of one-run games for the second time in as many days.

March 17, 2012
Two Costly Innings Cough Up Double Header
A walk-off loss in the eleventh inning in game one and a bad first inning in game two costs the Lady Hurricanes two games as they were swept by USC Aiken 1-0, 6-5.

March 16, 2012
Bring a Dog, Leave with Two?
Bring your dog(s) to the games and check out the canines in need of a home. Fun contests planned for pets & owners too.

March 12, 2012
Secondary Sweep
The Lady Hurricanes were swept for the second time in as many days by PBC foes. They lost at Augusta State 8-4, 4-1 on Monday.

March 11, 2012
Stumble Out Of the Gates
It was the first two conference games for the Lady Hurricanes, and they dropped both via a sweep at Georgia College.

March 7, 2012
Saved By Suicide Squeeze
It was a dramatic, extra innings walk off bunt the captured the second win of the day for the Lady Hurricanes as they swept Lynn University 3-2, 4-3 on Wednesday.

March 4, 2012
Unhittable Hurricanes
Georgia Southwestern's Jessica Martin threw a no-hitter in game one at LaGrange College en route to the Sunday sweep.

February 25, 2012
Mac-Attack
Freshman outfielder Rachel McElroy drives in six runs (five in game one) in her career day as Georgia Southwestern sweeps Fort Valley State.

February 22, 2012
Blazer Burnout
The Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes were swept by the #5 Valdosta State Lady Blazers 2-0 and 9-1 Wednesday afternoon.

February 18, 2012
Softball vs. Thomas - POSTPONED
Today's softball doubleheader against Thomas (Ga.) at Lady 'Canes Field has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced.

February 17, 2012
Steady As She Goes
Senior pitchers Casey Burns, Jessica Martin and Katie Maddox paced the Hurricanes while earning decisions in GSW's sweep of Brewton-Parker.

February 13, 2012
Rain, Rain Go Away
Inclement weather in the area has forced GSW Softball to postpone its doubleheader versus West Georgia.

February 12, 2012
Bombs Away
Georgia Southwestern Softball would drop both games to # 11 Rollins College on Sunday. The Tars would hit two home runs while GSW hit one themselves.

February 12, 2012
Error Epidemic
5 GSW errors in second game against Young Harris force a Saturday split.

February 10, 2012
Interview with Head Softball Coach Eddie Ward - Part 1
Coach breaks down opening weekend and talks about the newcomers on the 2012 roster.

February 10, 2012
Interview with Head Softball Coach Eddie Ward - Part 2
Coach talks about the seniors on the roster & looks ahead to the six-game homestand that begins Saturday with Young Harris.

February 8, 2012
Lady 'Canes Fumble Away a Pair
Six errors and just five hits in two games downed the Lady Hurricanes at Albany State by scores of 4-2 and 1-0.

February 7, 2012
GSW Softball Gets a "GameChanger"
GameChanger is a mobile statistic service offered by GSW Softball to enhance the experience of their fans, parents and alumni.

February 5, 2012
Cardiac Canes
Georgia Southwestern would win both of Sunday's games against Queens (N.C.) in dramatic late-inning fashion.

February 4, 2012
Big Innings Doom GSW Against Catawba
A five-run seventh inning in Game 1 and a four-run first inning in Game 2 led Catawba to a doubleheader sweep of GSW on Saturday.

February 2, 2012
Lady Canes Softball Preview
The 2012 season opens up this weekend, so get yourself acclimated with Coach Ward and crew.

January 30, 2012
GSW Athletics Releases 2012 Softball Media Guide
The 2012 Georgia Southwestern Softball season kicks off this weekend, and we have all the information you need to get ready for the season.

January 25, 2012
GSW Softball Kick-Off Video
With the Lady 'Canes kicking off action on the road February 4th, their home opener a week later on February 11th will be here before you know it.

December 14, 2011
Turning in Their Uniform for a Cap and Gown
Eighteen former Hurricanes were presented with diplomas on Saturday at commencement in the Storm Dome.

December 13, 2011
Never Miss a Moment
The GSW Athletics Department has partnered with ScoreTrax to provide Hurricane fans with the opportunity to receive mobile alerts.

November 9, 2011
We'll see you then
The Georgia Southwestern Athletics Department has something special planned for Hurricane fans online this Friday (11/11/11) at 11:11 a.m. Make sure to visit www.gswcanes.com at that time to be part of the event.

September 23, 2011
Together we can wreak havoc on the opposition
Whether you're the 12th man in soccer, 6th man in basketball, or any similar cliche, the point is the same: we need you to make a difference at home Hurricane sporting events. Duke has the Cameron Crazies. Wisconsin has the Grateful Red. GSW has the Eye Wall. Sign up for the 2011-12 Eye Wall is now open. Join today!

August 12, 2011
GSW welcomes 2011 softball recruiting class
The Hurricanes welcome eight new faces for next season. Brittny Dennison, Chelsea Givens, Dena Bolhorst, Avery Purser, Janna Anderson, Rachel McElroy, Kiley Doster and Stephanie Milstid will come to Americus for the 2012 softball season.

August 9, 2011
Coach Ward announces addition to GSW Softball staff
Head Coach Eddie Ward has announced the hiring of Samantha Floyd as assistant coach. Floyd is a former PBC standout player at Armstrong Atlantic.

June 7, 2011
Lady ‘Canes top PBC with 5 All-Academic selections
The Georgia Southwestern softball team placed a league-high five players on the recently released 2011 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team. Junior Gabby Buck and seniors Nichole Griffin and Katie Mueller were first team selections. Senior Heather Hodge and sophomore Cayla Smith received an honorable mention.

April 15, 2011
Griffin named All-PBC
Georgia Southwestern senior Nichole Griffin was named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference softball All-Conference first team on Thursday evening at the annual PBC Softball Championship banquet in Florence, S.C. Griffin led the Lady Hurricanes in most offensive categories this spring, including: batting average (.368), runs (30), hits (56), triples (4), total bases (81), slugging percentage (.533), and on-base percentage (.451).

April 7, 2011
Lady 'Canes season ends at Columbus State
The Georgia Southwestern softball team knew what was at stake when it traveled to Columbus State on Thursday evening. Win both games or the season was most likely over. Putting up a fight until the bitter end of both contests, GSW fell 3-2 and 7-5 to the Peach Belt Conference's second-place team.

April 6, 2011
For their work as STUDENTS and athletes...
The Georgia Southwestern Department of Athletics joined many other colleges and universities around the nation Wednesday in celebrating the 24th annual "National STUDENT-Athlete Day."

April 3, 2011
Seniors shine in doubleheader sweep of Lander
It seems only fitting that on Senior Day, senior pitchers Katie Mueller and Tiffany Milstid held the Lander softball team without an earned run over two games, senior outfielder Nichole Griffin went 3-for-6 with two RBIs and senior infielder Heather Hodge turned in another pair of error-free performances at second base, leading Georgia Southwestern to a doubleheader sweep of the Bearcats on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Hurricanes won Game 1, 2-1, and took the nightcap, 3-2.

April 1, 2011
Upset bid falls short
The Georgia Southwestern softball team played 4th-ranked North Georgia even at 1-1 until the final inning of Game 1 in Friday's Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Lady 'Canes Field, when a solo home run led the Saints to a 2-1 victory. North Georgia carried that momentum into the nightcap, rolling past GSW, 11-3.

March 26, 2011
GSW falls behind pack in postseason chase after losses at USCA
The Georgia Southwestern softball team had an opportunity to put itself in the thick of the race for one of eight invites to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament in April, but now must make up ground over the final six PBC contests after being swept at USC Aiken on Saturday afternoon. The Lady 'Canes lost Game 1, 2-0, and fell in the nightcap, 3-2.

March 25, 2011
GSW splits at Augusta State
The Georgia Southwestern softball team earned a split with Augusta State in a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader on Friday afternoon at Jaguar Field. GSW rallied to get a seventh-innning win in Game 1, 4-3, while ASU took the nightcap, 8-2.

March 23, 2011
Hodge's 7th inning HR gives GSW sweep
With two outs, the game tied at 1-1 in the seventh inning and Nichole Griffin at first base, Heather Hodge delivered a game-winning home run to lift the Georgia Southwestern softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Erskine College in Due West, S.C. on Wednesday afternoon.

March 22, 2011
GSW begins 8-game road trip with split
After dropping the opener at Anderson, 4-1, the Georgia Southwestern softball team rebounded with a 5-1 victory in the nightcap to earn a split on Tuesday afternoon at Smethers Field in Anderson, S.C.

March 19, 2011
Solid team effort leads to GSW sweep of Carson-Newman
The Georgia Southwestern softball team spread 20 hits across the lineup and committed one error in a doubleheader sweep of Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon at Lady 'Canes Field. GSW had eight of nine positions collect at least two hits apiece. The Lady Hurricanes won Game 1, 6-3, and rallied from a deficit twice in the nightcap to win 4-3 in nine innings.

March 17, 2011
GSW softball splits with Thomas
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a non-conference doubleheader with Thomas University on Thursday evening at Lady ‘Canes Field. GSW won Game 1, 8-2, and lost Game 2, 5-3.

March 15, 2011
GSW splits DH with Georgia College
After struggling at the plate in a 5-1 loss to Georgia College in Game 1 of Tuesday's Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader at Lady 'Canes Field, Georgia Southwestern jumped to a 6-0 lead in the first inning of Game 2 and held on for a 9-7 victory.

March 11, 2011
Lady 'Canes roll in sweep of Lynn
The Georgia Southwestern softball team scored 14 unanswered runs to complete a sweep of Lynn University on Friday afternoon at Lady 'Canes Field. GSW took Game 1 of the doubleheader, 6-1, and finished the day with an 8-0 victory.

March 9, 2011
Softball vs. Rollins cancelled
Today's softball doubleheader with No. 18 Rollins at Lady 'Canes Field has been cancelled due to the threat of severe storms this afternoon in Americus. The matchup will not be rescheduled.

February 26, 2011
GSW picks up two wins at LaGrange
Casey Burns tossed the first complete-game shutout of the spring in the opener and Mason Moreland went 3-for-4 in the nightcap to lead the Georgia Southwestern softball team to a 1-0, 4-3 (8 innings) sweep of LaGrange on Saturday afternoon at the LaGrange Softball Complex. Full story coming on Sunday.

February 25, 2011
2011 SIFE's Campbell's Cans for Hunger Drive
SIFE is sponsoring the Campbell's Cans for Hunger drive here on the campus of Georgia Southwestern. This box will be at the gate of all remaining home GSW athletic events. Please help support SIFE by bringing your can goods to your next Hurricane's home event and help fight hunger.

February 25, 2011
Lady 'Canes turn the tide at West Georgia
The Georgia Southwestern softball team earned a split with West Georgia on Friday afternoon, winning Game 2, 3-2, after dropping the opener, 3-1, at University Field. Leading up to the nightcap, GSW was 0-9 against the Wolves since 2007. The Lady 'Canes had been outscored 58-12 during that span. With the win, GSW improves to 7-11 this spring, while UWG falls to 9-3.

February 20, 2011
Lady Hurricanes sweep UNC Pembroke
It had been four years since Georgia Southwestern swept UNC Pembroke in a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader, until Sunday, when GSW won 7-1 and 4-3 at Lady 'Canes Field. It was the third conference sweep overall since GSW joined the PBC in 2007.

February 19, 2011
Lady 'Canes swept by Francis Marion
The Georgia Southwestern softball team scored a run in the seventh to force extra innings in Game 2 of its Saturday afternoon doubleheader with Francis Marion at Lady 'Canes Field, but eventually fell 6-3 in nine innings after losing Game 1, 8-1.

February 12, 2011
Softball swept at No. 22 Armstrong Atlantic
Georgia Southwestern lost a pair of games to the 22nd-ranked Armstrong Atlantic softball team on Saturday at the Armstrong Softball Field. The Pirates won Game 1, 8-0, and took Game 2, 4-2.

February 11, 2011
Softball splits; Tennis splits
The GSW softball team split a doubleheader at Brewton-Parker on Friday afternoon. The Lady 'Canes won Game 1, 9-2, behind home runs from Nichole Griffin and Robin Butler. Game 2 was called because of darkness after 6 inn. with GSW trailing 4-2...The women's tennis team improved to 2-0 with a 5-4 win over West Alabama. The men's tennis team lost 5-4 to UWA. Full stories coming Monday.

February 10, 2011
New feature added for softball and baseball
The Subway "K" Counter will display a running total of strikeouts recorded by GSW pitchers after individual games, as well as our season-long tally. Watch the numbers grow as our Hurricane hurlers mow down the opposition.

February 9, 2011
GSW swept by Columbus State
The Georgia Southwestern softball team was swept (5-2, 4-0) in a Wednesday afternoon non-conference doubleheader by Columbus State at Lady ‘Canes Field. Nichole Griffin finished the day 2-for-6 to lead Southwestern at the plate. Gabby Buck and Heather Hodge hit solo home runs in Game 1.

February 9, 2011
Lady 'Canes open 1-1, excited about 2011
After a doubleheader split with Brewton-Parker College on Sunday afternoon, the Georgia Southwestern softball team is excited to build on last year's 20-win campaign. GSW let game 1 slip away against BPC, 8-7, but stormed back in the nightcap to win, 14-4, in five innings.

February 7, 2011
GSW doubleheader vs. Anderson cancelled
Today's softball doubleheader between Georgia Southwestern and Anderson (S.C.) at Lady 'Canes Field has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The games will not be rescheduled.

February 4, 2011
GSW's Early Bird Softball Invite cancelled
This weekend's Georgia Southwestern softball invitational has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The eight-team, two-day event will not be rescheduled. *UPDATE* The Lady Hurricanes will host Brewton-Parker on Sunday (2/6) for a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. and Anderson (S.C.) on Monday (2/7) with that twinbill beginning at 1 p.m.

February 4, 2011
Read all about your Lady Hurricanes
Full color online publication includes head shots, program history, 2010 statistics and general school information.

January 27, 2011
Buck named Preseason All-Conference
Georgia Southwestern junior Gabby Buck was named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference softball preseason All-Conference team on Wednesday afternoon.

November 3, 2010
Softball open tryout date scheduled
The GSW softball team will be holding an open tryout for players who graduated from high school in 2010 or earlier.

October 20, 2010
Hurricane fan shop launched
The Georgia Southwestern Athletics Department has launched an online retail store through a partnership with SKOR Sports. A wide range of apparel and merchandise options are available. Categories range from pet supplies and auto accessories to polos and jackets. On most items, customers have the option of sport-specific imprints or embroidery (when applicable).

September 20, 2010
Be a part of Hall of Fame weekend
Make sure you are in Americus, Oct. 1-2, for Georgia Southwestern Hurricane Hall of Fame weekend. Friday evening, starting at 6 p.m., things get kicked off with the induction banquet in the Storm Dome. The next morning we hit Griffin Bell Golf Links for the annual Hurricane Hall of Fame golf tournament. Click the story heading for more details.

July 15, 2010
Ward adds seven to softball roster for 2011
GSW head softball coach Eddie Ward today announced the signing of seven players for the 2010-11 academic year. Added to the roster are transfers Casey Burns, Jessica Chewning, Katie Maddox and Mason Moreland, along with freshmen Hayley Knight, Christie Shankle and Erin Vick.

June 18, 2010
62 Hurricane student-athletes named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll
The Peach Belt Conference has announced that 1,079 student-athletes have been named to the Presidential Honor Roll from the league office in Augusta. A total of 62 GSW student-athletes earned the honor in 2009-10, a nine percent increase from last year's total.

June 16, 2010
SB&T gives to GSW baseball and softball
Representing SB&T Bank in Americus, Ryan Young (center right) presented a check Tuesday, June 15 to GSW Foundation Executive Director Stick Miller for a significant amount to be split evenly between the GSW baseball and softball programs. SB&T Bank is an avid supporter of Georgia Southwestern State University and GSW Athletics.

May 19, 2010
A pair of Lady ‘Canes named All-Academic
Georgia Southwestern State University softball players Mariko Nomura and Gabby Buck have been named to the 2010 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.

May 13, 2010
GSW student-athletes honored at annual banquet
The Georgia Southwestern Department of Athletics recently honored its student-athletes at the annual end of the year athletic banquet in the Storm Dome.

April 16, 2010
Buck named All-Peach Belt for second straight year
Georgia Southwestern sophomore Gabby Buck was named to the 2010 Peach Belt Conference softball All-Conference second team on Thursday evening at the annual PBC Softball Championship banquet. It's the second-consecutive year Buck has received the honor.

April 10, 2010
Lady 'Canes win final game of 2010
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Friday evening doubleheader with Albany State at Lady 'Canes Field. A three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh was not enough as GSW ended up a run short in the first game, 4-3, and a two-run third inning put Southwestern up for good in the nightcap, leading to a 4-2 win.

April 8, 2010
Lady 'Canes play season finale on Friday
Join us at Lady 'Canes Field on Friday (April 9) for Senior Day 2010 as GSW faces Albany State in a season-ending doubleheader. Festivities start at 4:45 p.m. when we recognize the three seniors on Southwestern's softball roster.

April 7, 2010
Lady 'Canes split with Cougars in PBC finale
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Wednesday evening Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Columbus State at Lady 'Canes Field. GSW rallied to win the first game, 4-3 in nine innings, and lost the nightcap, 3-1.

April 5, 2010
Duff and Martin earn PBC softball honors
Georgia Southwestern took two of three weekly Peach Belt Conference softball awards as junior Lyndi Duff was named Player of the Week and sophomore Jessica Martin was the Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 4. The Lady 'Canes become only the third school this season to have multiple winners in the weekly softball release. Duff hit .667 with two home runs - including a grand slam - and eight RBIs as GSW went 3-1 last week. Martin earned a pair of complete-game wins and posted a 0.00 ERA.

April 2, 2010
GSW softball notches first PBC win against Armstrong Atlantic
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Friday evening doubleheader with Armstrong Atlantic at Lady ‘Canes Field. GSW lost the first game, 9-5, before bouncing back to win the nightcap, 2-1. Solo home runs from Lyndi Duff and Megan Wilkinson in the fourth inning of Game 2 proved to be the difference in the Lady Hurricanes victory.

March 31, 2010
Lady 'Canes tally 23 hits, 18 runs in sweep of Albany State
Lyndi Duff went 6-for-7 with a double, a grand slam and seven RBIs to lead the Georgia Southwestern softball team to a doubleheader sweep at Albany State on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady 'Canes won Game 1, 8-3, and rolled, 10-0, in Game 2. Jessica Martin tossed the complete-game shutout in the nightcap for her fifth win of the season.

March 27, 2010
Lady 'Canes split twinbill at Lander
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Saturday afternoon doubleheader with Lander at Doug Spears Field in Greenwood, S.C. GSW lost the first game, 1-0, before bouncing back to win the nightcap, 3-1. Katie Wooten’s three-run home run in the fourth inning was the difference in the Game 2 victory. Both GSW starters, Mariko Nomura (Game 1) and Jessica Martin (Game 2), tossed complete games.

March 26, 2010
Lady 'Canes go toe-to-toe with No. 1 North Georgia
The Georgia Southwestern softball team gave the top-ranked team in the country, North Georgia, more than they bargained for in a pair of close games, with GSW eventually falling 5-3 and 3-0 on Friday afternoon in Dahlonega.

March 24, 2010
Lady 'Canes split DH at Columbus State
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a Wednesday evening doubleheader with Columbus State at Lady Cougar Field. GSW took the first game, 5-1, before dropping the nightcap, 10-1. The victory in the opener was Southwestern's first over CSU since joining the NCAA (0-6 prior).

March 20, 2010
Wilkinson's eighth inning single gives GSW split with USC Aiken
Freshman Megan Wilkinson delivered a two-out RBI single to break a 0-0 tie, score Jessica Martin and give the Lady Hurricanes a split in their doubleheader with USC Aiken at Lady 'Canes Field on Saturday afternoon. USCA took game 1, 2-0.

March 17, 2010
Softball DH vs. Carson-Newman cancelled
Today's softball doubleheader vs. Carson-Newman has been cancelled due to rain and will not be rescheduled. The Lady Hurricanes return to the diamond on Friday (3/19) to host Flagler in a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader starting at 3 p.m.

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 12, 2010
Friday softball postponed, Saturday start time pushed back
Today's softball doubleheader vs. Carson-Newman has been postponed due to rain. The two schools will now meet on Wednesday (3/17) at 3 p.m. The Lady Hurricanes Peach Belt Conference doubleheader against Augusta State tomorrow has been pushed back to a 5 p.m. start.

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 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 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
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 25, 2010
Softball, baseball, and tennis updates
The GSW softball and baseball teams have made changes to their Saturday schedules, while men's tennis has added a home match for March 18.

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 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 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
"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 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
Lots of changes to weekend schedules - UPDATE
Due to the inclement weather passing through the southeast, several changes have been made to GSW sport schedules this weekend - including men's and women' tennis, softball and baseball. Click on the story heading for more information.

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 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 4, 2010
Invite cancelled; GSW will play DH on Saturday
Due to a saturated field and the heavy rains forecasted for the Americus area over the next 48 hours, the second annual GSW Early Bird Invitational has been cancelled. However, GSW will play a doubleheader against Brewton-Parker starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Lady 'Canes Field.

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.

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

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 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.

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 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 16, 2009
NOTICE - New start time for tomorrow's doubleheader
Tomorrow's (Tuesday, March 17) softball doubleheader against Francis Marion will now start at 2:00 p.m.

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 13, 2009
NOTICE - two changes made to softball schedule
The start time for Saturday's (March 14) Georgia Southwestern softball doubleheader vs. Augusta State has been moved up to 11 a.m. The doubleheader vs. Francis Marion has been pushed back one day, from Monday to Tuesday, March 17 at 12 p.m.

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 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 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 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 27, 2009
Lady 'Canes lose first two games on Florida trip
GSW dropped a doubleheader to Flagler College on Friday afternoon in St. Augustine, Fla. The Lady Saints took the opener 5-2 and won the nightcap 8-0.

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

February 13, 2009
Weekend doubleheader vs. Francis Marion moved
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the softball doubleheader against Francis Marion has been rescheduled for Monday, March 16.

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 10, 2009
Doubleheader at West Georgia pushed to Thursday
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the softball doubleheader at West Georgia has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 12, with game one starting at 1:00 p.m.

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
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

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.

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.

October 3, 2008
October Desktop Wallpapers Available
Free to download. Each sport's calendar includes an October game schedule. Just click on "Desktop Wallpapers" under "Inside Athletics" on the main category bar above.

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 >>>

June 18, 2008
Coach Ward Signs Nine to Play in '09
The GSW softball team has signed nine players to their 2008-09 recruiting class, head coach Eddie Ward announced today.

April 1, 2008
Long Ball Lifts Lady Canes on Senior Day
The Georgia Southwestern softball team split a non-conference doubleheader with Brewton-Parker College on Tuesday afternoon at Lady Cane Field. The Lady Hurricanes’ bats were silenced in game one 4-1. However, a pair of two-run home runs by GSW in the third inning led to a six-run frame and paved the way for a comfortable 9-1 victory in the nightcap.

March 29, 2008
Canes Split With Albany State
The GSW softball team split a non-conference doubleheader with Albany State on Saturday afternoon at Lady Cane Field. The two games played out on different ends of the spectrum. Game one was a two hour and 40 minute affair that saw 29 hits and 17 runs in 11 innings. In the end, the visiting Lady Rams were victorious 10-7. That was followed by a one hour and 15 minute game two that saw both pitchers combined to scatter nine hits as the Lady Canes won 2-1.

March 25, 2008
#11 Valdosta State Too Much For GSW
The visiting Blazers, ranked #11 in Division II, defeated Georgia Southwestern in both games of a doubleheader at Lady Cane Field in Americus on Tuesday evening. A six-run third inning doomed the Hurricanes in game one as Valdosta State won 7-5. VSU socked five home runs in game two to coast to the 11-2 victory.

March 22, 2008
Lady Canes Sweep Lander
Georgia Southwestern softball coach Eddie Ward said his team hasn’t worked a lot with the bunt steal this season. Senior Jessi Croft doesn’t even remember hearing it called in practice. But Ward called it on Saturday in the Lady Hurricanes’ second game against Lander, and it worked to perfection as Cherelle Pullen scored from second base on Tiffany Milstid’s bunt for a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth. After Lander tied the game in the sixth, it went into extra innings and Kassi Reneau drove in the winning run in the eighth to lift GSW to a doubleheader sweep. The Lady Hurricanes won both games by 2-1 scores.

February 6, 2008
Lady Hurricanes Softball off to a Perfect Start
Georgia Southwestern softball coach Eddie Ward couldn’t be any happier after the first week of the 2008 season. His Lady Hurricanes defeated Claflin University 16-0, Savannah State University 19-0, and Armstrong Atlantic State University 2-1 in a weekend tournament and then dropped Wesleyan College 7-1 and 6-3 yesterday to arrive at their current 5-0 record .

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.

January 18, 2008
GSW Softball Has Successful Early Signing Period
Georgia Southwestern State University Head Coach Eddie Ward announced the signing of four Georgia high school seniors during the early signing period. These players will be joining the Lady Hurricanes roster in the fall of 2008.

January 8, 2008
Americus Junior Service League Supports GSW Softball
The new year brought good news to the GSW Lady Hurricanes Softball Team when it was selected as a special project by the Americus Junior Service League. Katy Hagerson, 2007 President of the Americus Junior Service League, visited campus recently and presented Head Coach Eddie Ward with a donation. The money will be used for the purchase of a new tarp cover and the construction of a bull pen.

March 26, 2007
Softball falls to #13 Valdosta State
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The #13 Valdosta State University softball team scored their most runs in a game against Georgia Southwestern on Monday night at the softball complex. The Lady Blazers defeated the Hurricanes 14-4 in the first game and won 13-0 in game two, their ninth shutout of the season.

February 10, 2007
Softball sweeps Claflin
AMERICUS, Ga. - The Georgia Southwestern State University softball team played against visiting Claflin University in a double header action on Saturday, Feb. 10.