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GSW Debate Team

Georgia Southwestern’s debate team competes in the University System of Georgia and IPDA events. In 2026 it placed fourth overall at the Regents Cup and defeated Georgia Tech and UGA.

Wheatley Administration Building on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia.

Collegiate debate program

Georgia Southwestern State University

Activity: Active

GSW finished fourth overall at the Regents Cup held April 14–15, 2026, and the university records team wins over Georgia Tech and UGA.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-14. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as GSW Debate Team.

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How the program debates

Georgia Southwestern’s debate team is a small-campus program that competes across the University System of Georgia. At the 2026 Regents Cup, GSW finished fourth among 16 institutions, placed second in its state-college grouping and recorded wins over Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. The two-day tournament used IPDA-style short-preparation rounds. GSW identifies Jonathan Carter as the team coach; prospective students can contact him through the Department of Music, Communication, and Emerging Media to ask about current participation and practice arrangements.

Debate formats

Circuits and associations

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Joining and participation

How to join
Email Jonathan Carter through the department directory to ask about current recruitment, practice and team participation.SourceSource
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History and achievements

  • 2026 · University System of Georgia Regents Cup Debate Series

    GSW placed fourth of 16 institutions at the Regents Cup and earned wins over Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia.

    IPDA public debate

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