The end of April marks a big point for many collegiate sports, as most Spring sports would be wrapping up their seasons and going into post-season at this time. However, since the NCAA and the conferences have suspended play, athletes and coaches are trying to stay in contact and abreast of …
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As the coronavirus continues to inhibit where people can go and what they can do, student-athletes spent months preparing for a season that only started and will never finish.
As the coronavirus pandemic still has a firm grip across the world, many individuals are left to find alternative activities to pass the time. Many are out of work or are working from home while being confined to their homes, leaving everyone to seek some kind of outlet to get through the da…
The Savannah State University Tigers signed 31 recruits Wednesday for National Signing Day. Coach Shawn Quinn expressed visible elation with the results of the work he and his staff put into this recruiting cycle.
Coach Carlton Hardy is leading the Savannah State baseball team to an even higher standard of excellence.
The Savannah State Tigers and Lady Tigers won both games Monday against Paine College in Tiger Arena. In honor of the passing of Kobe Bryant, known colloquially as “The Black Mamba”, both teams took an 8-second and 24-second violation to honor him.
Savannah State University’s athletic department has introduced their most recent public safety protocol for campus sports events. Athletic Director Opio Mashariki along with his staff have decided to implement a clear bag policy for every athletic event, only permitting transparent bags.
As the men’s and women’s basketball teams make their final preparations for their upcoming season in Division II competition, they welcomed the Fort Stewart basketball teams to Tiger Arena.
Savannah State Football has ushered in a new, more entertaining era in 2019 thanks to its first winning season since 1998. Savannah State played their last home game of the season against Fort Valley State beating them handily in front of a large crowd, thereby securing the SIAC East Regular…
Savannah State University's football team showcased its full-throttle offense and tenacious defense as it routed Fort Valley State University to clinch the top spot in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
On a day filled with much excitement and joy, T.A. Wright Stadium was almost filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon when the Savannah State University football team hosted Albany State University.
If homecoming week hadn’t brought enough reasons for celebration in its initial five days, there was a party happening at T.A. Wright Stadium at Savannah State University.
The Savannah State University Tigers football team stands at 4-3 for the first time in 25 years after defeating Clark Atlanta University over the weekend.On Saturday, SSU struggled offensively, going scoreless in both the second and third quarters of the game, but outlasted the Panthers in o…
Savannah State University’s Athletics Department starts its first year in the SIAC with new coaches, new hope, and new passion.
De’Antoinette Rodriguez-Hairston, captain for the Savannah State University women’s volleyball team, affectionately called “Dee” by her teammates and peers, is faced with many expected tasks a student-athlete must fulfill.
The Savannah State University football team has seen many improvements in its overall performance this season, as it marks its return year to Division II in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Jarvoo Edwards approached the totem pole with grave poise. Elated to have succumb thus far, the Morehouse interim athletic director began to introduce Morehouse’s newest initiative.
After the original season opener was postponed due to the Hurricane Dorian evacuation, the Savannah State University volleyball team played its first game against College of Coastal Georgia on Sept. 17 in the Willcox-Wiley Gymnasium.
The Savannah State University Athletics Department took a few moments at the first home football game Sunday to remember student Karissa Tatum, who died after a car wreck on Sept. 1.
Blue Tops Orange in Savannah State Spring Football Game
On April 26, 2019, Savannah State University football team played its Orange and Blue Spring football game at T.A Wright Stadium.
To help students wind down from a hectic school year and to create a relaxed environment ahead of finals, Savannah State Athletics is hosting the “Relaxation Station” for its student athletes.
As Savannah State University Athletics makes its transition to the second division of college sports, many coaches and student athletes have mixed feelings about the inevitable transition.
Covering Savannah State University Athletics has been an honor and amazing opportunity for me. Meeting and interviewing coaches and players and forming friendships has made me feel comfortable along my journey through the university and in my degree.
The Savannah State softball team has wrapped up its 2019 season, ending on a high note with a sweep of South Carolina State University.
Savannah State softball dropped to Alabama State on April 23 by scoring 3-6 at the Lady Tiger Field. The pitchers of the game were Savannah State's Faith Dickerson and Alabama State, Justine Jean.
The lady Tigers have kicked off a successful season on behalf of the University. Pictured above batting is #11, Destiny Beckham, a Freshman outfielder from Stone Mountain, Georgia.
This picture displays the raw emotion and relationship between Head Coach Shawn Quinn and Running Back, Chris Scott captured Apr 5th, 2019 at Savannah State’s 2019 Spring Football Camp kicking off March 28th. The Tigers have dived headfirst into tacking the fundamentals of this beloved sport…
Ten players from the Savannah State University women’s basketball team spent Tuesday afternoon teaching children in Savannah the fundamentals of the game.
After working and training hard for the past seven weeks, Savannah State’s football team is ready to get back on the field and play.
The Savannah State University softball team fell 5-4 to the Presbyterian College Blue Hose at home on Tuesday afternoon in eight innings of play. The Lady Tigers are now 1-14.
The Savannah State University Athletics Department announced Shawn Quinn would stay in his position as head coach of the football team on March 7.
Since Fall 2010, the Savannah State University basketball teams have seen their share of ups and downs with the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference.
On March 9, Savannah State came in third at the meet with 90 points, defeated by Florida A&M University and Benedict College, at the track and field meet at T.A. Wright Stadium.
On Monday, February 11, the Savannah State Tigers hosted the Morgan State Bears in a military appreciation/pink out basketball game night.
National Signing Day is a nationwide holiday for high school athletes taking their talent to the collegiate level.
The revamped Savannah State men’s basketball team hosted a return matchup against Coppin State University in its most recent contest.
The Lady Tigers defeated Coppin State University 68-57 at Tiger Arena on Feb. 9.
The Savannah State University men’s basketball team traveled away from Tiger Arena to contest their skills against Delaware State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore over the weekend, winning both games with a score of 76-73 and 68-63 respectively.
On Monday, the Savannah State University Tigers pulled off a win against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks on the road.
On Monday night, the Savannah State University men's basketball team was defeated by North Carolina Central University in Tiger Arena. The Tigers fell short by 4 points, ending the game with a score of 78-82.
The New Orleans Saints entered Thursday’s Week 13 match up vs. the Dallas Cowboys with the NFL’s most-high octane offense averaging a league-high 36.9 points per game and as a (+8) point differential favorite going into the contest.
Faith Dickerson is a junior pitcher on the Savannah State University softball team. Q: Why did you decide to attend SSU?
He had swum for 157 days around the entire coastline of Great Britain, but as Ross Edgley approached the finish of his epic adventure, he was energized by something "special" in the water.
The Savannah State University men’s basketball team is looking at a season for growth this year, as it rebuilds after many starters graduated last year.
The Savannah State University Football fell to North Carolina A&T on Nov.10, with a final score of 28-12.
The Savannah State Women’s basketball team tipped off its season on Tuesday night with a 155-26 win over Wesleyan College. The Lady Tigers were unstoppable on offense and impenetrable on defense as the defended their home court.
The Tigers fell to the Hornets Saturday at Alumni Stadium in a crowd of 1,563.
Saturday was an eventful day as the Savannah State Tigers celebrated their 2018 Homecoming by beating Norfolk State University 32-3. A crowd of 7,812 fans showed up and showed out in support of the Tigers!
The Atlanta Falcons have the best receiving core in the NFL. The 2018 season opener pitted the team against Super Bowl Champs, the Philadelphia Eagles, after the Falcons lost to the Eagles during the NFC Championship.
As he prepares for his last season on the Savannah State University football team, senior safety Donald Rutledge says he plans to pursue a professional career in football whether on the field or coaching.
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