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Hawks Defeat Jets, Face Titans in GCAA Championship
Top-ranked Central Georgia Tech and No. 2 South Georgia State College to battle for conference title and NJCAA tournament berth
Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:52pm
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The South Georgia State College Hawks defeated the South Georgia Tech Jets 82-78 in the GCAA tournament semifinals on Friday night, setting up a championship matchup with the top-ranked Central Georgia Tech Titans on Saturday. The Hawks overcame a halftime deficit to earn the victory, led by strong performances from Trey Callaway, Jeremy Anderson, Reggie White, and Da'Avion Thomas. Central Georgia Tech also advanced to the finals, defeating Gordon in overtime after a close semifinal battle.
Why it matters
The GCAA championship game is a highly anticipated matchup between the conference's top two teams, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NJCAA national tournament. Both squads have had impressive seasons and will be looking to cap them off with a conference title and a chance to compete for a national championship.
The details
In the Hawks' semifinal win, they trailed the Jets by one point at halftime but outscored their opponents 43-38 in the second half to secure the four-point victory. Trey Callaway led SGSC with 24 points, while Jeremy Anderson added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Reggie White (16 points) and Da'Avion Thomas (11 points) also reached double figures for the Hawks. In the other semifinal, Central Georgia Tech needed overtime to defeat Gordon 71-64 and advance to the championship game.
- The Hawks and Titans will face off on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. in Macon, Georgia.
- The Hawks defeated the Jets on Friday, March 13, 2026 in the GCAA tournament semifinals.
The players
Trey Callaway
A key player for the South Georgia State College Hawks, scoring a team-high 24 points in the semifinal win over the Jets.
Jeremy Anderson
The Hawks' leading scorer with 20 points and also grabbed 10 rebounds in the semifinal victory.
Central Georgia Tech Titans
The top-ranked team in the GCAA conference, advancing to the championship game after a close overtime win against Gordon in the semifinals.
What they’re saying
“We knew it was going to be a tough battle against the Jets, but the guys really stepped up in the second half to get the win. Now we're excited to face Central Georgia Tech for the championship.”
— Trey Callaway, South Georgia State College Hawks Player
What’s next
The winner of the GCAA championship game between South Georgia State College and Central Georgia Tech will earn an automatic bid to the NJCAA national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between the GCAA's top two teams promises an exciting championship game, with both squads looking to cap off strong seasons by earning a conference title and a spot in the NJCAA national tournament.
