Georgia Southern Eagles

Located in Statesboro, Georgia is Georgia Southern University, which is home to the Georgia Southern Eagles men and women's athletic teams. The Georgia Southern Eagles are members of the NCAA Division 1 and compete in the Southern Conference. The varsity men's teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis. The women's varsity teams include basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, track & field, and swimming & diving.
Georgia Southern University is home to two mascots, Gus, the costumed mascot and Freedom, a living American Bald Eagle. Navy blue and white are the predominant school colors at athletic events for the Southern Eagles. Facilities at the University include Paulson Stadium, Hanner Fieldhouse, and J.I. Clements Stadium.