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Hutchinson Today
By the People, for the People
Hawks Defeat Titans 75-74 for Second Straight GCAA Title
South Georgia State College Hawks headed to NJCAA national tournament
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:37pm
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For the second year in a row and the fourth time in six years, the South Georgia State College Hawks are Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association champions and are headed to the NJCAA national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Hawks defeated the Central Georgia Tech Titans 75-74 at Central Georgia Tech's Titan Arena Saturday afternoon for the championship.
Why it matters
The GCAA title and NJCAA tournament berth are major accomplishments for the Hawks, showcasing the strength of their basketball program and their ability to compete at the highest levels of junior college athletics.
The details
SGSC held a one-point lead at halftime, 34-33, and both teams scored 41 points in the second half in a tough, emotional, and hard-fought contest. The difference proved to be a late free throw by Reggie White to put the Hawks up by one. The Titans had a chance to win it at the buzzer but the shot fell away.
- The GCAA championship game was played on Saturday, March 16, 2026.
- The NJCAA national tournament begins on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
South Georgia State College Hawks
The men's basketball team from South Georgia State College, who have now won the GCAA championship four times in the last six years.
Central Georgia Tech Titans
The men's basketball team from Central Georgia Tech, who were defeated by the Hawks in the GCAA championship game.
Reggie White
A player for the South Georgia State College Hawks who made a crucial free throw late in the game to give the Hawks a one-point lead.
Jeremy Anderson
A player for the South Georgia State College Hawks who was named the GCAA Tournament MVP.
What’s next
The Hawks will travel to Hutchinson, Kansas later this week to compete in the NJCAA national tournament, with round one beginning on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The Hawks' back-to-back GCAA titles and continued success in the NJCAA tournament demonstrate the strength and consistency of their basketball program, which has become a powerhouse in junior college athletics.
