South Georgia State College Athletics

South Georgia State College competes in the NJCAA, which offers athletic scholarships and regional competition below the NCAA level. The Hawks field 8 varsity sports with 102 total athletes, meaning about 6.6% of students compete at the varsity level. The school distributed $147,390 in athletic scholarships across all sports. Women outnumber men at 67.68% to 32.32%, which likely influences which sports receive the most emphasis. NJCAA schools typically focus on basketball and baseball as their flagship programs, with strong regional rivalries within their conferences. The relatively small athletic program reflects the college's size and rural location in Douglas. Most competition happens within Georgia and neighboring states, creating tight-knit rivalries with similar small colleges throughout the region.