https://usajaguars.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for University of South Alabama Athleticsen-us60https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/6/2/general-south-alabama-wins-sun-belt-leading-17th-vic-bubas-cup.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/6/2/general-south-alabama-wins-sun-belt-leading-17th-vic-bubas-cup.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that South Alabama Athletics has won the Vic Bubas Cup for the 2025-26 school year.]]>25-26 Bubas CupTue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST327420https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/6/1/general-athletic-administration-building-to-be-renamed-joel-w-erdmann-athletic-facility.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/6/1/general-athletic-administration-building-to-be-renamed-joel-w-erdmann-athletic-facility.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – At the retirement reception for Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann on Wednesday, May 27, USA President Jo Bonner and Executive Vice President and Provost Andi M. Kent, Ph.D., announced that the Athletic Administration Building will be named the Joel W. Erdmann Athletic Facility to honor the career and legacy of Dr. Erdmann.]]>Joel W. Erdmann Athletic FacilityMon, 1 Jun 2026 16:04:00 CST327419https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/5/18/general-gooch-named-saac-president-for-2026-27-term.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/5/18/general-gooch-named-saac-president-for-2026-27-term.aspxGeneral, Women's Volleyball

MOBILE, Ala. – Sarah Gooch of South Alabama Volleyball was appointed as the SAAC President for the 2026-27 year.]]>South Alabama Volleyball vs SLF, September 11, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson)Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 CST327393https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/5/5/general-ncaa-releases-academic-progress-report.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/5/5/general-ncaa-releases-academic-progress-report.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – The NCAA released the 2024-25 Academic Progress Rate report Tuesday and South Alabama Athletics enjoyed several highlights.]]>2026 APRTue, 5 May 2026 12:04:00 CST327364https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/4/8/general-director-of-athletics-dr-joel-erdmann-announces-retirement.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/4/8/general-director-of-athletics-dr-joel-erdmann-announces-retirement.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann has announced his plans to retire on May 31, 2026.]]>Joel Erdmann RetirementWed, 8 Apr 2026 13:27:00 CST327285https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-south-alabama-releases-ticket-information-for-potential-nit-home-game.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-south-alabama-releases-ticket-information-for-potential-nit-home-game.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball

MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama Athletics has announced ticket information for a potential National Invitation Tournament (NIT) home game at the Mitchell Center.]]>Mitchell CenterFri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 CST427175https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/3/4/general-statement-from-director-of-athletics-dr-joel-erdmann.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/3/4/general-statement-from-director-of-athletics-dr-joel-erdmann.aspxGeneral, Women's Basketball

The Sun Belt Conference has notified us that student-athletes Amyah Sutton, Daniela Gonzalez and Cordasia Harris have been suspended for Thursday's Sun Belt Conference Tournament game against Texas State as a result of the incident that occurred during Wednesday's game against Coastal Carolina. This suspension occurred after the officiating crew ruled that the incident was classified as a fight.]]>Mitchell CenterWed, 4 Mar 2026 18:57:00 CST327137https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/2/20/general-jags-appoint-dr-peter-rippey-as-athletics-medical-director.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/2/20/general-jags-appoint-dr-peter-rippey-as-athletics-medical-director.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama Athletics has appointed Dr. Peter Rippey as its new Intercollegiate Athletics Medical Director.]]>Hancock Whitney StadiumFri, 20 Feb 2026 10:48:00 CST327081https://usajaguars.com/news/2026/1/6/general-south-alabama-mourns-loss-of-first-athletic-director-melvin-lucas.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2026/1/6/general-south-alabama-mourns-loss-of-first-athletic-director-melvin-lucas.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – Dr. Melvin Lucas, the first athletic director in South Alabama Athletics history, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Jan. 1 at the age of 93.]]>Dr. Mel LucasTue, 6 Jan 2026 14:59:00 CST326952https://usajaguars.com/news/2025/11/19/general-six-south-alabama-programs-record-perfect-gsr.aspxhttps://usajaguars.com/news/2025/11/19/general-six-south-alabama-programs-record-perfect-gsr.aspxGeneral

MOBILE, Ala. – The NCAA released its latest Graduation Success Rate data Wednesday and six South Alabama Athletics programs recorded a perfect score of 100.]]>CampusWed, 19 Nov 2025 16:27:00 CST326888