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Georgia State’s Drake Named Finalist for the NFCA Freshman-of-the-Year Award

Release from Georgia State Athletics: Georgia State’s true freshman standout Ivie Drake was named one of 25 finalist for the NFCA Division I National Freshman-of-the-Year award the organization announced Thursday afternoon. Drake leads the Sun Belt conference in batting average (.463), RBI (55) and runners picked off (3). The catcher is second in slugging (.933)…
Georgia Tech’s Schniederjans a Semifinalist for Ben Hogan Award

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics: Georgia Tech’s Ollie Schniederjans is among 10 collegiate golfers named semifinalists for the 2014 Ben Hogan Award, the second straight year he has earned that distinction. The Ben Hogan Award is presented annually to the top men’s NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer taking into…
Georgia Tech softball defeats Jacksonville State

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics The Georgia Tech softball team (15-29) tallied eight hits to defeat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (26-14), 5-3, Wednesday at University Field. Karly Fullem had a day for the Jackets, going 3-for-4 on the day with four RBI and hitting her seventh double of the season. Courtney Ziese added two hits…
Kennesaw State baseball earns home win over Georgia

Release from Kennesaw State Athletics: The Kennesaw State baseball team backed a gutsy pitching performance from AJ Moore to earn a 2-1 decision over crosstown rival Georgia Wednesday (April 15) night in front of 1,111 fans at Stillwell Stadium. The Owls and Bulldogs concluded their season series, splitting the two-game series with each team winning…
Georgia State’s Hunter Named NSSA College Basketball Coach of the Year

Release from Georgia State Athletics: Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter, who led the Panthers to the third round of the NCAA tournament and second-straight Sun Belt Conference title, has been named the winner of the fifth annual Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year. The awards are presented annually to the…
Inside the Inquirer: Interview with Georgia State sand volleyball head coach Beth Van Fleet

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor We spoke with Georgia State sand volleyball head coach Beth Van Fleet during practice on campus in Atlanta on April 14. She has led the Panthers to an 18-1 record and a No. 7 team ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s poll. Topics included the strong season for Georgia State,…