Georgia Southern Eagles softball

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Georgia Southern Eagles softball
Softball current event.svg 2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball team
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Founded1985
University Georgia Southern University
Head coachSharon Perkins (1st season)
Conference Sun Belt
Location Statesboro, GA
Home stadiumEagle Field at GS Softball Complex (Capacity: 500)
Nickname Eagles
ColorsBlue and white [1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
2006, 2012, 2013
Conference Tournament championships
SoCon: 1999, 2006, 2012, 2013
Regular Season Conference championships
SoCon: 1996, 2012, 2014

The Georgia Southern Eagles softball team represents Georgia Southern University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Sun Belt Conference. The Eagles are currently led by first-year head coach Sharon Perkins. The team plays its home games at Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex located on the university's campus. [2]

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References

  1. Georgia Southern Visual Identity Guide (PDF). April 19, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  2. "Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex". Georgia Southern University Athletics. Retrieved 25 December 2021.