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State Sports Report

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PANTHERS

Georgia State reportedly parts ways with basketball coach Jonas Hayes

Georgia State has reportedly dismissed men’s basketball coach Jonas Hayes after four seasons and a 48-77 record, ending a tenure that began with high hopes in Atlanta.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State one win away from trip to NCAA Tournament

No. 6 seed Kennesaw State upset No. 2 seed Sam Houston in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals, leaving the Owls a win away from their second-ever NCAA Tournament berth.

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Credit: Gregg Gelmis

COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

Trey Simpson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team this week, scored 26 points to help Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky in a CUSA tournament game.

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Credit: Atlanta United / Atlanta Dream

CELEBRATING WOMEN

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Jerry Mack: Players transferring for NIL money is mark of success. ‘I love it’

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack supports players who leave his program for better opportunities.

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Credit: Emory University Athletics

EAGLES

Emory needs one more victory to reach Division III quarterfinals

Emory, the No. 2 team in Division III basketball, is a win away from making its second straight Elite Eight (third in program history).

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kennesaw has overcome obstacles, now ready for CUSA tournament

Kennesaw State overcame midseason losses to earn a CUSA quarterfinal spot, where the Owls face Western Kentucky and a chance to extend their season.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State closes regular season with narrow defeat

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Kennesaw State’s Pettway a finalist for national Division I basketball honor

This is the second year Kennesaw State men’s basketball coach Antoine Pettway has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe award.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State opens spring practice with high energy, plenty of questions

Kennesaw State opens spring practice after a 10-4 campaign in 2025 that led to the program's first bowl game with more questions than answers.

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Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82.

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Credit: Emory University Athletics

Emory’s record-setting duo still has national goals to reach

Ben Pearce and Jair Knight, a duo that played together for four years, have led Emory to a No. 1 ranking in Division III and will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday.

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AJC REMEMBRANCE

A running zealot, Atlantan Jeff Galloway leaves an immeasurable impact

Atlantan Jeff Galloway, a member of the U.S. 1972 Olympics team who became a running mentor for thousands, died this week at the age of 80.

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Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia State football adds Alabama, Clemson as future opponents

Georgia State has added games with Clemson on Sept. 25, 2027, and will open the 2028 season at Alabama on Sept. 2.

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second straight win at Autotrader 400

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Kennesaw State rallies in second half for win

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Georgia State holds off rival to end six-game losing streak

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Kennesaw State drops third straight game

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Kennesaw State sees home win streak come to an end

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In debut season of $12.3M facility, KSU baseball has high expectations

The Owls will christen Mickey Dunn Stadium on Friday against Evansville.