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The Dynamics Between Intercollegiate Athletics & Academics: A Phenomenologial Case Study Approach, Cherese F. Fine

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Intercollegiate athletics has played a prominent role in higher education. While athletics may not fit into the purpose of higher education, its presence has brought many benefits to colleges and universities, such as brand recognition. However, the commercialization of schools with big-time sports programs has, at times, impact the integrity of these institutions. The large presence of athletics has commonly caused tensions between athletics and academics. Causes of tension typically are about the concern of the welfare of student athletes. While there are many studies that focus on the student athlete experience in regards to their academic and athletic commitments, …

Pirates Double Up Crusaders, 6-3, On Friday, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Baseball News (Archived)

Pirates Double Up Crusaders, 6-3, On Friday. Armstrong State University senior Ryan Good hurled seven strong innings while juniors Kendrick Thompson and Cody Sherlin had two hits apiece to lead the Pirates to a 6-3 non-conference baseball victory over visiting Belmont Abbey on Friday afternoon at Pirate Field.

Baseball Hosts Second Place South Alabama For Final Home Series, Georgia Southern University

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• Baseball Hosts Second Place South Alabama for Final Home Series

Georgia Southern Baseball Hosts First “Diamond Dig” On Sunday, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Baseball Hosts First “Diamond Dig” on Sunday

Five Pirates Named To Peach Belt Conference Baseball All-Academic Team, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Baseball News (Archived)

Five Pirates Named To Peach Belt Conference Baseball All-Academic Team. The Armstrong State University baseball squad placed five players on the 2015 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Baseball Team, announced today by league officials.

Women's Tennis Remains No. 1 In Ita Division Ii Rankings, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

Women's Tennis Remains No. 1 In ITA Division II Rankings. The Armstrong State University women's tennis team remained No. 1 in the latest ITA Division II national team rankings, released today, while senior Clara Perez and freshman Lena Lutzeier climbed to the top of the doubles with the release of the individual rankings.

Men's Tennis Holds At No. 4 In Ita Division Ii National Rankings, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Tennis News (Archived)

Men's Tennis Holds At No. 4 In ITA Division II National Rankings. The Armstrong State University men's tennis team remained No. 4 in the nation with the latest release of the ITA Division II Men's Tennis rankings on Wednesday.

Armstrong Hosts 2015 Ncaa Southeast Tennis Regional, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

Armstrong Hosts 2015 NCAA Southeast Tennis Regional. The Armstrong State University men's and women's tennis teams will host NCAA Southeast Regional action this weekend after the release of the championship fields for the 2015 NCAA Division II Tennis Championships on Tuesday evening.

Spring Football Practice: Fritz Participates In Sun Belt Media Teleconference, Georgia Southern University

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• Spring Football Practice: Fritz Participates in Sun Belt Media Teleconference

Thomas Homers To Lift Eagles To Road Win At Ju, Georgia Southern University

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• Thomas Homers to Lift Eagles to Road Win at JU

Armstrong Hosts 2015 Ncaa Southeast Tennis Regional, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Tennis News (Archived)

Armstrong Hosts 2015 NCAA Southeast Tennis Regional. The Armstrong State University men's and women's tennis teams will host NCAA Southeast Regional action this weekend after the release of the championship fields for the 2015 NCAA Division II Tennis Championships on Tuesday evening.

Georgia Southern Baseball Weekly Report – Week 11, Georgia Southern University

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• Georgia Southern Baseball Weekly Report – Week 11

Columbus State Takes Rubber Game From Pirate Baseball, 12-2, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Baseball News (Archived)

Columbus State Takes Rubber Game From Pirate Baseball, 12-2. The Columbus State University baseball squad scored eight runs over the final three innings to break open a close game and pick up a 12-2 Peach Belt Conference victory over No. 15 Armstrong State on Monday afternoon to take the league series from the Pirates.

Baseball Set To Face Dolphins In Jacksonville, Georgia Southern University

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• Baseball Set to Face Dolphins in Jacksonville

Baseball Drops Series Finale To Ulm, Georgia Southern University

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• Baseball Drops Series Finale to ULM

Top-Ranked Armstrong Women's Tennis Wins 12th Straight Pbc Tournament Title, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

Top-Ranked Armstrong Women's Tennis Wins 12th Straight PBC Tournament Title. The top-ranked and top-seeded Armstrong State University women's tennis team claimed its 12th straight Peach Belt Conference tournament title with a pair of wins at the Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center in Florence, S.C.

Armstrong Men's Tennis Captures 2015 Peach Belt Conference Tournament Title, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Tennis News (Archived)

Armstrong Men's Tennis Captures 2015 Peach Belt Conference Tournament Title. The No. 4-ranked and top-seeded Armstrong State University men's tennis team captured its 10th Peach Belt Conference tournament title in the last 11 seasons with a pair of wins on Sunday, beating fourth-seeded Columbus State, 5-1, and second-seeded Lander, 5-2, at the Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center.

No. 16 Pirate Baseball Splits With Columbus State On Senior Day, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Baseball News (Archived)

No. 16 Pirate Baseball Splits With Columbus State On Senior Day. The No. 16-ranked Armstrong State University baseball squad picked up a Peach Belt Conference split with visiting Columbus State University, Sunday on Senior Day at Pirate Field. The Pirates took game one, 18-2, while the Cougars took game two, 13-5.

No. 8 Bobcats Eliminate Pirates From Pbc Softball Semifinals With 5-3 Win, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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No. 8 Bobcats Eliminate Pirates From Pbc Softball Semifinals With 5-3 Win, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader From Ulm, Georgia Southern University

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• Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader from ULM

Top-Seeded Pirates Advance To Pbc Women's Tennis Semifinals With 5-0 Win Over North Georgia, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

Top-Seeded Pirates Advance To PBC Women's Tennis Semifinals With 5-0 Win Over North Georgia. The top-seeded and top-ranked Armstrong State University women's tennis team moved into the 2015 Peach Belt Conference tournament semifinals with a 5-0 victory over eighth-seeded North Georgia on Friday morning at the Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center in Florence, S.C.

Softball Bounces Montevallo, 9-1, In Pbc Tournament Quarterfinals, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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Softball Bounces Montevallo, 9-1, In Pbc Tournament Quarterfinals, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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Men's Tennis Downs Francis Marion, Moves Into Pbc Tournament Semifinals, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Tennis News (Archived)

Men's Tennis Downs Francis Marion, Moves Into PBC Tournament Semifinals. The Armstrong State University men's tennis team moved into the 2015 Peach Belt Conference tournament semifinals with a 5-0 win over eighth-seeded Francis Marion on Friday afternoon at the Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center in Florence, S.C.

Baseball Hosts Sun Belt Conference Foe Ulm This Weekend, Georgia Southern University

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• Baseball Hosts Sun Belt Conference Foe ULM this Weekend

Armstrong Softball Earns All-Peach Belt Conference Honors Thursday, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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Cisneros Headlines Armstrong Women's Tennis Pbc Awards, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Tennis News (Archived)

Cisneros Headlines Armstrong Women's Tennis PBC Awards. Armstrong State University freshman Alejandra Cisneros was named the 2015 Peach Belt Conference's women's tennis Freshman and Player of the Year, highlighting the Pirates' awards at the league's annual awards banquet on Thursday in Florence, S.C.

Armstrong Softball Earns All-Peach Belt Conference Honors Thursday, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Softball News (Archived)

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Bogajo, Pirates Earn All-Peach Belt Conference Men's Tennis Honors, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Men's Tennis News (Archived)

Bogajo, Pirates Earn All-Peach Belt Conference Men's Tennis Honors. Armstrong State University senior Fernando Bogajo was named the 2015 Peach Belt Conference's men's tennis Co-Player of the Year while three other Pirates earned All-Conference honors on Thursday evening at the league's annual awards banquet.