State Sports Report

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GOLF

Tiger Woods announces golf decision ahead of 2026 Masters Tournament

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families

AJC HER+STORY

Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

COLLEGE HOOPS

Kennesaw State battles start to finish, but can’t score NCAA Tournament win

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KEN SUGIURA

Underdog par excellence, Kennesaw State having another moment in the sun

OWLS

Kennesaw State to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament

OWLS

Kennesaw State earns NCAA Tournament berth

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PANTHERS

Georgia State reportedly parts ways with basketball coach Jonas Hayes

Georgia State has reportedly dismissed men’s basketball coach Jonas Hayes after four seasons and a 48-77 record, ending a tenure that began with high hopes in Atlanta.

OWLS

Kennesaw State one win away from trip to NCAA Tournament

No. 6 seed Kennesaw State upset No. 2 seed Sam Houston in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals, leaving the Owls a win away from their second-ever NCAA Tournament berth.

COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

Trey Simpson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team this week, scored 26 points to help Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky in a CUSA tournament game.

More state sports news

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

Jerry Mack: Players transferring for NIL money is mark of success. ‘I love it’

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack supports players who leave his program for better opportunities.

EAGLES

Emory needs one more victory to reach Division III quarterfinals

Emory, the No. 2 team in Division III basketball, is a win away from making its second straight Elite Eight (third in program history).

Kennesaw has overcome obstacles, now ready for CUSA tournament

Kennesaw State overcame midseason losses to earn a CUSA quarterfinal spot, where the Owls face Western Kentucky and a chance to extend their season.

OWLS

Kennesaw State closes regular season with narrow defeat

Despite 16 points from both Frankquon Sherman and Braedan Lue, Kennesaw State dropped its final game of the regular season, falling on the road at New Mexico State on Saturday...

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How PGA Tour Superstore executive Ralph Stokes brings diversity to golf

PGA Tour Superstore Vice President Ralph Stokes opens a new store in Buckhead and continues to bring diversity and inclusion to golf and business.

Kennesaw State’s Pettway a finalist for national Division I basketball honor

This is the second year Kennesaw State men’s basketball coach Antoine Pettway has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe award.

Kennesaw State University quarterbacks Rickie Collins (from left), Skyler Williams, Landon Varnes and Jamarcus Harrison run drills during the football team’s first Spring practice Monday, March 2, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

OWLS

Kennesaw State opens spring practice with high energy, plenty of questions

Kennesaw State opens spring practice after a 10-4 campaign in 2025 that led to the program's first bowl game with more questions than answers.

Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82.