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South Georgia Tormenta FC clinched victory over Charlotte Independence in the USL Jägermeister Cup through penalty kicks, following a 1-1 draw in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nixon will be meeting fans and signing autographs near Downtown Statesboro from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, July 27.

The team will spend five days training and playing games against local teams from July 22-27. This will be the first foreign tour for the team since 2019.

Marshall and JMU will both come to Paulson this fall. JMU is slated to be the Homecoming game.

South Georgia Tormenta FC achieved their 50th regular season win in USL League One history by defeating Lexington Sporting Club 2-1 on July 13. Tormenta FC will next play Charlotte Independence on July 20, available for viewing on ESPN+.

Georgia Southern Athletics will host a launch party for EA Sports College Football 25 on Thursday. Come see student-athletes play the game that now features their own name, image, and likeness! Attendees can also try out the game, and the first 100 will get a custom Georgia Southern video game case. GATA!

It's almost time for Friday night lights! Bulloch County football is set to face off in new regional conferences in the 2024 season, and you can check out all the local high school schedules here. The action kicks off the weekend of August 16.

Georgia Southern University Head Football Coach Clay Helton recently shared his enthusiastic outlook for the upcoming 2024 season with the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro. Emphasizing the importance of community support and a strong team culture, Helton expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he and his family have received in Statesboro and his excitement about the team's promising prospects.

Three new assistants will join Head Coach Chris Adams for the upcoming season.

South Georgia Tormenta FC faced One Knoxville SC, ultimately losing 0-1. Despite efforts to equalize, Tormenta FC couldn't find the net and struggled to convert opportunities into goals. The defeat leaves Tormenta FC with lessons to carry into their upcoming match against Lexington SC on July 13, broadcast live on ESPN+.