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SU vs. Pine Bluff

Southern Jags shutout Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 27-0 victory

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags (2-2) took down Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-4) 27-0 on Saturday, September 30.

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Southern captures first win of season over Alabama A&M

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags (1-2) got into the win column by taking down Alabama A&M (1-2) in the SWAC opener on Saturday, September 16.

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Jags fall to Jackson State in the Boom Box Classic 27-14

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
It was a sold out crowd at AW Mumford for this year’s Boom Box Classic and it was the first sellout on the Bluff since 2000.

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Southern Jaguars prepare to take on Jackson State in Boombox Classic

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Boombox Classic kicks off at 6 p.m. in A.W. Mumford Stadium and will air on ESPN+.

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Jags fall in season opener on the road against Alabama State

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags fell short in their season opener against Alabama State 14-10 on Saturday.

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Jags loaded at RB with mix of vets and young players

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
We’ve heard this week about LSU’s crowded running back room, but what about the Southern Jags? It’s a combination of the new kids and the old vets on the Bluff.

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WAFB FILE photo of A.W. Mumford Stadium on Southern University's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Tickets for SU home football games go on sale Aug. 28

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
Tickets will be available for purchase online through Ticketmaster as well in person at the SU Ticket Office.

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Fall camp begins for Jags under 2nd year head coach Eric Dooley

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Fall camp, which obviously feels nothing like fall, is underway at Southern University.

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2023 SWAC Media Days: Southern picked to win SWAC West

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Eric Dooley and his Southern Jags are picked to make another SWAC title game this fall as the top vote-getter in the Western division.

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Southern football game against Bethune-Cookman moved from Daytona Beach to Jacksonville

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Southern University has moved the football game against Bethune-Cookman due to multiple events happening in Daytona Beach, officials said.
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Southern vs. Jackson State to air on ESPN+

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
Head Coach Eric Dooley is preparing for his second season leading the Jags.

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Jaguars fall to Bethune-Cookman; eliminated from SWAC Tournament

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
For the first time since 2018, the Southern Jaguars will not be in the championship game of the SWAC Tournament.

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Southern gets by Bethune-Cookman in 1st round of SWAC Tournament

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern baseball team moved into the winner’s bracket of Bracket B of the SWAC Tournament with a victory over Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday, May 24.

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Central Arkansas, former UL-Lafayette QB Clifton McDowell commits to Southern

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By Jacques Doucet
Clifton McDowell is transferring to Southern from Central Arkansas. He originally signed with UL-Lafayette before moving on to Kilgore College in Texas.

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New Southern men’s basketball coach speaks at Press Club of Baton Rouge

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Kevin Johnson, the new Southern Jags basketball coach, was the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, April 24.

Politics

College football tax bill fails in committee

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Chris Rosato
A bill that would have levied a $1 tax on each LSU and Southern football game ticket to help fund a passenger rail from Baton Rouge to New Orleans got shelved.

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Southern introduces Kevin Johnson as new head coach of men’s basketball team

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Southern University welcomed a new head coach to its men’s basketball team Wednesday, March 29.

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Southern men’s basketball coach Sean Woods not returning after spending 5 years at helm

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
After spending the last five seasons at the helm of the Southern men’s basketball team, Sean Woods will not be returning the school announced on Wednesday, March 22.

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Southern continues spring football practice nearing weekend scrimmage

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Southern got some spring weather to go along with its spring practice on Wednesday, March 22, as temperatures warmed nicely following a cold snap.

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Southern falls in Round of First 4 in NCAA Tournament to Sacred Heart

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
The Southern Jaguars have been eliminated in the First Round of Four in the NCAA Tournament to Sacred Heart from Maples Pavilion on Wednesday, March 15.

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Jags win SWAC Championship; earn automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern women’s basketball team pulled out the win in the SWAC Championship game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday, March 11.

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Southern’s Aleighyah Fontenot hits GW sends Jags to SWAC Championship game

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:21 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
The Southern women’s basketball team is heading to the SWAC Championship game on Saturday, March 10 after Aleighyah Fontenot hit the game-winning three as time expired.

News

Southern University celebrating 143 years with Founders’ Week activities

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:01 AM CST
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By Cali Hubbard
Southern University is known to be the first state-funded institution of higher learning for Black people in Louisiana in 1880.

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Southern hosts Alabama A&M; women win but men fall

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
The Southern women’s and men’s basketball teams hosted Alabama A&M in the F.G. Clark Assembly Center on Saturday, March 4.

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Power restored after outage at SU for men’s basketball game

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
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By Kamren Phillips
A power outage on Southern University’s campus delayed the start of the men’s basketball game for Senior Night on Saturday, March 4.

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Southern Jags drop home opener to McNeese

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
The Southern Jaguars dropped their home opener to McNeese State on Wednesday, March 1, from Lee-Hines Field.

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Southern holds off Alabama A&M in final game of Andre Dawson Classic

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:40 AM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern baseball team pulled out a win over Alabama A&M in the last game of the Andre Dawson Classic on Sunday, Feb. 26.

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Southern falls to Alabama St. on Day 2 of Andre Dawson Classic

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
A Southern rally late came up short against Alabama State in the Andre Dawson Classic on Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Southern falls to Bethune-Cookman; Lady Jags get past Lady Wildcats

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 7:43 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
The Southern men’s basketball team fell to Bethune-Cookman but the Lady Jags capitalized on a big first half to get past the Lady Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 25.

eSports

Southern Law Center to host Esports Summit

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:23 PM CST
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By Perry Robinson
Southern University’s Law Center (SULC) will be hosting its second annual Esports Summit in March 2023.

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Southern falls to FAMU in Game 1 of Andre Dawson Classic

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
The Southern baseball team struggled against FAMU in its first game of the Andre Dawson Classic at Wesley Barrow Stadium in New Orleans on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Jags fall to Tigers in NBA HBCU Classic

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 8:44 PM CST
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags men’s basketball team fell short in the first NBA HBCU Classic matchup against Grambling State on Saturday, Feb. 18.

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SU bowling team helps keep seniors active through sport

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Senior citizens in the Baton Rouge area got up and active at Southern University’s campus on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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Southern men’s, women’s teams beat Prairie View in doubleheader

Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
It was a win-win scenario out at Southern on Saturday, Feb. 11, with the home teams sweeping their SWAC hoops doubleheader against Prairie View at the F.G. Clark.

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Former Southern AD Floyd Kerr passes away at 76

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
Former Southern University Athletic Director Floyd Kerr passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, Feb. 4 the school announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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Mayor declares Coach Roger Cador Day in honor of College Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:19 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Legendary Southern baseball head coach Roger Cador will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 3.

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Southern releases 2023 football schedule

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:16 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Southern has released its 2023 football schedule as head coach Eric Dooley prepares for his second season leading the Jaguars.

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Southern gets ready to face Alcorn State

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:56 AM CST
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By Bria Gremillion
The Southern University Jaguars men’s basketball team is preparing to face off against Alcorn State University for a big game on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Football

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Student-athletes ink with schools during early signing period

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
Many student-athletes took advantage of the early signing period to get their paperwork to the schools they plan on attending to continue their playing careers.

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Southern QB BeSean McCray enters transfer portal after 1 season on the Bluff

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
Southern quarterback BeSean McCray has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending one season on the Bluff.

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Pete Richardson selected for induction into Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 12:48 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
Former Southern head football coach Pete Richardson was selected on Thursday, Dec. 8, for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

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Southern struggles early against Jackson St. in SWAC Championship

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern Jaguars fought hard against the Jackson State Tigers in Mississippi for the SWAC Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, but it wasn't enough.

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5 Jags named to All-SWAC team

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 1:29 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Five Southern Jaguars have been named to the All-SWAC football team, the conference announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Southern roars to win over Grambling in Bayou Classic

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 4:46 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Southern relied on its defense and a decent ground game to get past Grambling in the Bayou Classic on Saturday, Nov. 26.

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Southern fans gear up for Bayou Classic

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
Southern fans spent part of their Friday getting some last-minute gear before they made their way to New Orleans for the Bayou Classic.

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Pete Richardson named finalist for Black College Football Hall of Fame

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:32 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Former Southern head football coach Pete Richardson is one of 25 finalists for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

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Jags get back in win column with dominant win over Miss. Valley

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Kamren Phillips
Some Southern seniors celebrated their last home game in a dominating victory against Mississippi Valley on Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Southern’s offense struggles in loss to FAMU on the road

Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags fell short to Florida A&M on Saturday, November 5.

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Dooley doesn’t think final score against JSU properly represents actual margin between teams

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Saturday, Oct. 29, was a day to forget for anyone affiliated with Southern University, as the Jaguars suffered a shutout loss to one of their most hated rivals.

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Southern suffers shutout loss to Jackson St. in BoomBox Classic

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Southern had a tough day against Jackson State’s top-ranked defense in the BoomBox Classic in Jackson, Miss. on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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