The Georgia Southwestern State Hurricanes (also Georgia Southwestern or GSW) are the athletic teams that represent the Georgia Southwestern State University, located in

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, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the

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(NCAA), primarily competing in the

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since the 2006–07 academic year. Georgia Southwestern competes in ten intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, and tennis.

Conference affiliations

NAIA *

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(1999–2006) NCAA *

(2006–present)

Varsity teams

In addition to its varsity programs, Georgia Southwestern State also sponsors a club e-sports team.

Former sports

Football was played at the university between 1983 and 1989. The men's tennis program was discontinued in 2019, while men's cross country was added.

Notable alumni

Men's basketball

* Adam Thoseby

Men's golf

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