In Game
You’ll find lots to see when attending a South Alabama basketball game as the Mitchell Center is not just home to the Jaguars basketball team, but several landmarks as well. Outside of the arena, you can stop by and get your picture taken with a giant Jaguar statue and once you step foot inside you’ll be treated to one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in Mobile. The Mitchell Center is home to the Waterman Globe, so stop by and check it out before taking your seat for a fun evening of USA basketball.
Once the game starts, you’ll experience an excellent college hoops game filled with lots of pageantry and tradition. South Alabama features just about anything you could want in a college basketball game experience including loyal fans, a fantastic spirit squad, and an incredible pep band, so sit back and enjoy the show during your trip to Mobile.
Before or after the game, take some time to explore the area near campus as well as downtown Mobile. Around campus, you’ll find a couple of places to eat like Heroes Sports Bar & Grill. However, if you venture downtown, there are more food and drink options as well as several local attractions including Hank Aaron Stadium and Bellingrath Gardens.
A South Alabama basketball game presents an excellent college hoops experience as well as the opportunity to see several Mobile landmarks, so start planning your trip today.
Things to check out
Waterman Globe
During your visit to the Mitchell Center make sure to check out the Waterman Globe. The globe was a major tourist attraction in downtown Mobile from 1948 to 1973 and today can be seen in the Mitchell Center’s north entrance.
Jaguar Statue
Outside the Mitchell Center’s north entrance is a large jaguar statue. The statue is a must-see for anyone visiting the arena and presents an excellent photo op, so stop by and snap a picture with it.
University of South Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
The University of South Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a can’t miss for anyone attending a USA basketball game. The hall of fame honors all of the best athletes in school history and features tons of memorabilia from over the years, so take it all in before tipoff.
Jaguar Mascot
Keep your eyes open for the Jaguars mascot when attending a USA basketball game. He does an admirable job of entertaining the crowd throughout the game, so don’t miss during your trip to Mobile.
USA Pep Band
The USA pep band keeps spirits high throughout the game with their rousing renditions of the school’s fight songs. The band is a big part of what makes attending a USA basketball game such an incredible experience, so enjoy their performance during your visit to Mobile.
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Prowlers Dance Squad
Don’t miss the Prowlers when they take the court. South Alabama’s dance team puts on a fantastic display whenever they take the court making them a can’t miss part of any USA sporting event.
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USA Cheerleaders
The USA cheerleaders rile up the crowd with their cheers and keep everyone engaged with the action on the court. Even when the Jaguars are struggling, the cheerleaders will do their best to keep the crowd in the game.
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Fight Songs
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South
South! Alabama
We’re the pride of the red, white, blue!
Loyal, strong and faithful
To our alma mater true!
South! Alabama
We will cheer you to win the day!
For it’s J-A-G-U-A-R-S
For U-S-A! -
Jaguar Pride
We’re the mighty Jaguars
Stand up and cheer,
In our colors we take pride;
On to vic’try lead us year after year
We will stand here side by side.
Through the years we’ve prov’n
Our glory and fame.
Honor be to the victor’s name,
U-S-A FIGHT!
FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE, GO JAGS! -
Alma Mater
All hail great university,
Our Alma Mater dear,
South Alabama, red and blue,
proud colors we revere.Nestled among the hills of pine,
enduring throughout time,
Upward and onward may your fame
continue in its climb.It seems that we have just begun;
too soon we must depart
In all that life has planned for us,
you’ll share within our hearts.So with thy blessings now send us,
pray highest be our aim,
South Alabama may we ever glorify your name!
