Athletics

Momentum builds at KSU as Owls return to March Madness

March 16, 2026

Fresh off its first Conference USA tournament title, the ×îÉ«µ¼º½ men’s basketball team joined an exuberant Owl Nation at VyStar Arena to learn its March Madness opponent during a Selection Sunday watch party. The Owls, who earned their second NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament berth in four years, were announced as the No. 14 seed in the West Region. They will face No. 3 seed Gonzaga at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Thursday.

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×îÉ«µ¼º½ State women capture first CUSA Indoor title

March 01, 2026

The ×îÉ«µ¼º½ State women's squad won its first Conference USA title on Saturday, the final day of the 2026 CUSA Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Brant Tolsma Indoor Track at the Liberty Indoor Track Complex.

Owls celebrate KSU Day at State Capitol

February 05, 2026

×îÉ«µ¼º½ State President Kathy S. Schwaig, Deputy AD Brad Ledford and head football coach Jerry Mack were all on-hand at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate KSU Day.

Business builds community through decade-long support of ×îÉ«µ¼º½ State athletics

January 22, 2026

For Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing in ×îÉ«µ¼º½, providing sponsorship of school athletics programs is a fundamental part of building the community. The way he sees it, the gifts he and Superior Plumbing have given to ×îÉ«µ¼º½ for more than a decade are a key part of his business.

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Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

January 14, 2026

When Owls shortstop Shamaar McDuffie laces up his spikes for the ×îÉ«µ¼º½ baseball team this spring, he will be among the first players to set foot inside Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field. Named for alumnus Mickey Dunn ’18, who provided the lead gift in its development, the new facility sits on the site of the former Fred Stillwell Stadium and cuts an impressive figure with expanded seating capacity and improved amenities.

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Student-athlete graduates, makes history for KSU football

December 12, 2025

Fall semester has been nothing short of amazing on the field and in the classroom for ×îÉ«µ¼º½ Owls running back Coleman Bennett. On the field he posted more than 1,000 total yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns, to help drive the Owls to the Conference USA championship and the program’s first postseason bowl. In the classroom he was named to the Conference USA Football All-Academic Team. Now he will wrap up the semester graduating with his Master of Public Administration (MPA) on Dec. 16 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

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Volleyball star makes her mark at ×îÉ«µ¼º½ State on and off the court

September 25, 2025

On a recent morning at VyStar Arena at KSU Convocation Center, the arena staff started laying down the volleyball floor when a singing voice cut through the noise. Pushing a bicycle through a nearby hallway, ×îÉ«µ¼º½ volleyball player Manu Johnsen announced her presence that morning in song, much the way as she has made her presence known at the Owls’ home arena and on campus. On the court, Johnsen will finish her volleyball career this fall as an all-timer for the Owls. The senior is a four-time all-conference selection and an academic all-conference selection as well. She has also represented her home country of Denmark in both beach and indoor volleyball.

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×îÉ«µ¼º½ State coach Jerry Mack embraces relationships, community as KSU football enters new era

August 28, 2025

A common thread runs through Jerry Mack’s comments when he discusses his new role as ×îÉ«µ¼º½â€™s head football coach. Whether he is talking about his vision for KSU football, the appeal of coaching the Owls, or the importance of community support, Mack typically comes back to one subject – people.

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×îÉ«µ¼º½ State, Walens Family Announce Fifth Third Stadium Field Naming Partnership

August 19, 2025

×îÉ«µ¼º½ State athletics is proud to announce that the field at Fifth Third Stadium, home of the Owls' football, soccer and lacrosse programs, will be named Walens Family Field in recognition of a transformative $4 million philanthropic gift from Dave and Donna Walens.

×îÉ«µ¼º½ State and VyStar Credit Union announce partnership and arena naming

August 12, 2025

The ×îÉ«µ¼º½ Athletics Association and VyStar Credit Union have announced a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights of the arena that houses the Owls basketball programs and women's volleyball team. The new VyStar Arena will serve as a symbol of shared values and a space where school pride, progress and connection come together.