Home, sweet home

Georgia Southern has one of the nation's leading scorers in Jelani Hewitt, who ranks No. 16 with 22 points per game.

GSU changes donor benefit structure

The executive committee of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation voted Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, to modify its donor benefit structure to help ensure a successful transition into the Sun Belt Conference next year. The goal of the restructuring is to more closely-align its benefits with the Athletics Department goal of creating more experienced-based opportunities for fans and raising additional resources to be used for anticipated increased scholarship, recruiting and travel expenses.

Eagles tame Terriers

The Georgia Southern Eagles got their first Southern Conference win of the season on Monday, picking up a 79-70 win over the Wofford Lady Terriers in Hanner Fieldhouse.

Holmes in the mix, GSU faces UAB

Georgia Southern point guard Brian Holmes returned to limited action on Dec. 7, in a 75-66 win at South Carolina State, after injuring his wrist on Nov. 23, at Old Dominion.

My Take: Early report on Byington's Eagles

The Mark Byington era at Georgia Southern is off to an interesting start.

Furman women come back, GSU men hammer SCSU

Brittany Hodges and Holli Wilkins each scored 18 points, and Furman overcame a 12-point early second-half deficit to post a 67-62 Southern Conference women's basketball victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday in Hanner Fieldhouse.

Eagles cope with injuries, ready to move forward

Ever since Georgia Southern point guard Alexis Sams went down with a season-ending injury, the pressure has been on for senior Lacie Dowling.

Eagle duo invited to 2014 Senior Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. - Two Georgia Southern Eagles, running back Jerick McKinnon and cornerback Lavelle Westbrooks have officially been invited to the Reese's Senior Bowl. The prestigious football game is set for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., and serves as a showcase of talent for NFL general managers, coaches and scouts as well as representatives from other professional football leagues.

Eagles outlast Barons

GSU Volleyball takes on FSU in 1st round of NCAAs

The Georgia Southern Eagles have plenty of confidence heading into the NCAA volleyball tournament, and why shouldn't they?

Eagles face FSU in NCAA tournament

Georgia Southern has had plenty of success in Gainesville, Fla., this year.

Kam Dunnican leaves Georgia Southern basketball team

Georgia Southern junior forward Kameron Dunnican has left the team and will look to transfer. Dunnican left the team before a 75-73 overtime loss to Campbell on Saturday.

Eagles draw FSU in NCAA volleyball tournament

The Georgia Southern volleyball team will take on Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. The contest will be played in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on the campus of the University of Florida.

Eagles drop nail-biter to Campbell

Georgia Southern's Jelani Hewitt scored a career-high 38 points.

GSU women fall at Florida Atlantic

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Chenise Miller and Kimberly Smith each netted 11 points, and Florida Atlantic scored 34 points off turnovers to post an 82-58 women's basketball victory over Georgia Southern in the FAU Thanksgiving Tournament at FAU Arena Friday afternoon.

McGowan sparks win

It may have been senior night, but true freshman Angel McGowan stole the show.

Elon spoils senior night for GSU

Georgia Southern played its last game in Hanner Fieldhouse as a member of the Southern Conference, and it wasn't a pleasant farewell.

Local Roundup: Webb joins Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

MACON - Chester Webb, one of the greatest basketball players to play in Statesboro, was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday at the Macon City Auditorium.

Eagles pound out two more wins over UMES

The Georgia Southern baseball team swept a doubleheader over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Eagles outscored the Hawks 19-4 on the day and won game one 9-3 and game two 10-1.

Eagles hammer UMES

After a hard-nosed 4-3 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday, Georgia Southern opened the floodgates.

GSU all set to Pack the House in Pink

As the regular season winds down and the Southern Conference tournament approaches, Georgia Southern is set for the annual Pack the House in Pink doubleheader.

Eagles come up big against Mocs

CHATTANOOGA - Georgia Southern Men's Basketball broke a three-game schnide with a 77-61 win over Chattanooga in the Eagles final trip to the Lookout City in SoCon play. The Eagles trailed early, but closed the opening period with a 13-2 run. Jelani Hewitt's three-pointer at the buzzer in the first half gave the Eagles a lead that would not be relinquished.

GSU stings Jackets

Georgia Southern pitching held Georgia Tech to only five hits and struck out seven as the Eagles held on for a 4-3 win over the visiting Yellow Jackets on Wednesday in the 2014 home opener at J.I. Clements Stadium.

Former GSU CB Laron Scott signs with CFL Montreal

MONTREAL – Georgia Southern cornerback Laron Scott signed a three-year deal to play for the Montreal Alouettes. Scott, who was with the New York Giants organization for the majority of the 2013 season, signed on Tuesday with the Canadian Football League team. He becomes the fourth Eagle to play in the CFL.

Eagles welcome Tech for home opener at J.I. Clements

Georgia Southern usually has a good turnout on opening weekend.

My Take: GSU off to another fast start, but there's a long way to go

It's hard not to have high hopes for Georgia Southern's 2014 baseball team, especially after its 18-4 demolishing of Georgia in Athens on Sunday to take two of three from the Bulldogs in the season-opening series.

GSU hammers UGA 18-4, takes series

ATHENS - Aaron Mizell homered twice and drove in four runs as the Georgia Southern Eagles took the deciding Game Three 18-4 over the Georgia Bulldogs at Foley Field Sunday.

Eagles split a pair of blowouts at Georgia

ATHENS - Sam Howard tossed five scoreless innings as the Georgia Southern Eagles rolled to a 9-3 win over the Georgia Bulldogs in game one of a doubleheader at Foley Field.

Hewitt's 32 not enough

Jelani Hewitt was the best player on the court.

GSU women take down 'Cats

DAVIDSON, N.C. - Anna Claire Knight scored a career-high 31 points, and Angel McGowan added a career-high 26 to lead Georgia Southern to a 90-82 Southern Conference women's basketball victory over Davidson Saturday afternoon in Belk Arena.