Georgia State fires men’s tennis coaches

Georgia State men’s tennis coach Joerg Barthel and assistant coach Cesar Vargas were fired on Monday, according to the athletics department.

The university announced that during an internal review numerous minor NCAA violations were uncovered.

Women’s tennis coach Robin Stephenson will also take over the men’s team on an interim basis.

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Georgia State losing streak reaches eight

Georgia State lost its eighth game in a row to Troy, 31-19. The Panthers trailed by five points midway through the fourth quarter, but couldn't get closer.

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Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

Amari Odom found Chase Belcher for a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining and Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 41-34.

UAB plays after 2 players stabbed hours before kickoff

UAB opted to go ahead with its scheduled 3 p.m. game against South Florida on Saturday just hours after a stabbing incident at the Blazers' football facility.

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Georgia State losing streak reaches eight

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Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

UAB plays after 2 players stabbed hours before kickoff

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