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Jags get series win against Texas State

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By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor | April 10, 2023 Mobile, ALA. – South Alabama baseball gets its second straight series win over the weekend against Texas State. The Jags lost game one with a score of 4-8 on Thursday, April 6, but then came back and won game two with a score of 8-4. The Jags then walked it off in game three on Friday, April 7, in extra innings to claim the series.  “If anybody on this team had shut it down at any point or whined and moaned about not playing or not starting, or things not … Continue reading Jags get series win against Texas State

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Lady Jags fall to Louisiana

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By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor | April 10, 2023 Mobile, ALA. – South Alabama softball traveled to Lafayette, LA. to take on the #12 Ragin Cajuns in a top two series. The Cajuns got the best of the Jags by winning all three games in the series and remaining on top of the Sun Belt. The Cajuns have won 77 straight Sun Belt conference series, the nation’s longest active streak dating back to 2013.  “This is always a tough series with two good teams competing. These games make you better individually and as a team. We will evaluate the … Continue reading Lady Jags fall to Louisiana

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Combating the Spring Break blues

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By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor | After spending a week away from reality, our sunburns from the beach already seem to be slowly wearing off. We’ve been catapulted back into the rigors of academic life after a week of fun and relaxation.  The contrast between the carefree and relaxed atmosphere to the more structured and demanding routine of day-to-day life is commonly known as the “Post Spring Break Blues”. Symptoms of the post spring break blues include but are not limited to sadness, lethargy, hunger, and an urgent thirst for another beachside refreshment.  While the post spring … Continue reading Combating the Spring Break blues

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Nostalgia on the big screen

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By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer | All photos courtesy of IMDb Major streaming services have been releasing some VERY nostalgic titles. These titles may include some that are so deep in your memory, that you may have totally forgotten they existed. So, let’s take you back to your childhood and open the floodgates to some classic nostalgia! *Disclaimer: These are in no particular order from greatest to least.* “Flushed Away”! I hardly remembered it existed until I saw the cover of it on none other than the biggest streaming service around, Netflix. This goofy movie, made by the same creators … Continue reading Nostalgia on the big screen

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Crimson Tide tops Jaguar baseball

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By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor | March 15, 2023 MOBILE, Ala. – The No. 24 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Mobile on Tuesday night to take on the Jags before both teams start conference play. The Tide came out on top with a 4-0 score.  South Alabama baseball’s record drops to 8-9 on the season after falling short to the Tide (16-2). Alabama pitcher Luke Holman got the win on the mound while the Jaguars used much of their bullpen. The Jags used 10 different pitchers in the game for a combined 13 strikeouts. Head Coach Mark Calvi … Continue reading Crimson Tide tops Jaguar baseball

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Jaguar Basketball exceeds expectations

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Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor |  March 7, 2023 MOBILE, Ala. – The South Alabama Men’s basketball team played in the Sun Belt Tournament this past weekend. Though they fell short in the championship game to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns with a final score of 71-66, the Jags still exceeded expectations.  It was not that long ago when the Jags lost to Old Dominion and were 8-13 overall and 1-7 in conference play. Since that game, the Jags found their spark once again and went on to win eight of the last 10 games in the regular season, starting at … Continue reading Jaguar Basketball exceeds expectations

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Jaguar Softball Plays in Jane B. Memorial Tournament

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By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor | March 7, 2023 Mobile, Ala. – The Jaguar softball team traveled to Auburn from March 3 to March 5 to compete in the Jane B. Memorial tournament and finished 4-1.  On Friday night, the Jags split beating Tennessee Tech 9-0 and falling short to the Auburn Tigers 3-0. On Saturday, they won both games beating Bowling Green (BGU) 12-0 and then getting revenge against the 19th ranked Tigers, winning 2-1. On Sunday, they closed the weekend out with an 8-0 win over Tennessee Tech, improving their record to 13-7 on the season.  “I’m … Continue reading Jaguar Softball Plays in Jane B. Memorial Tournament

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South Alabama Softball Dominates in Mardi Gras Classic 

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Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor | Feb. 23, 2022 MOBILE, Ala.- South Alabama softball wrapped up the 2023 Mardi Gras Classic here in Mobile and it was a great weekend for the Lady Jags.  On Friday night, the Jags played two games. One game was a loss to Missouri State with a final score of 3-1, but then the Jags turned it around in game two against Mississippi Valley State (MVSU) with a shutout win of 9-0. The Jags swept the day on Saturday with two wins against Missouri State (MSU) 10-0, and Rutgers 4-1. On Sunday, the Jaguars beat … Continue reading South Alabama Softball Dominates in Mardi Gras Classic 

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Jaguar Baseball Classic 

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Bryant Kwilecki  Feb. 20, 2023 MOBILE, Ala. – The South Alabama baseball team kicked off their season this past weekend in the Jaguar Classic. It was a record-setting weekend. The Jaguars finished the weekend 3-1 to begin the 2023 season. In the season opener on Friday night against Northwestern State, the Jags came from behind late to secure the win with a final score of 3-2. On Saturday, the Jags played a doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky. They dropped game one with a score of 2-0 but then the Jaguar bats came alive in game two to win 26-6. On Sunday … Continue reading Jaguar Baseball Classic