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.

Collegiate debate program
Georgia Southwestern State University
- Georgia Southwestern State University — Americus campus · Americus, GA
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.
SourceSourceAlso known as GSW Debate Team.
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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
Not documented.
Sources and verification
- GSW News — 2026 Regents Cup team results
Checked 2026-11-03
- University System of Georgia — 2026 Regents Cup format and results
Checked 2026-11-03
- GSW Department Faculty and Staff — coach contact
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
