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Grizzlies' First Intercollegiate Game Saturday

Georgia Gwinnett College's first ever game will be held Saturday at 1pm in Lawrenceville.

After two years of , and , will kick off their first season of intercollegiate sports this coming weekend.

On Saturday at 1pm, GGC's women's soccer team will take on Tennessee Temple University. Then at 3pm, the Grizzlies' men's soccer team will face off against TTU's Crusaders.

“This kickoff has been a long time in the making and is the result of hard work from a lot of committed people,” said , Director of Athletics in a release. “We are thrilled about what lies ahead for our programs and we can’t wait to finally see our student-athletes in action in Grizzly green and gray.”

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Admission to both games is free. There will be limited seating available in the bleachers, however fans are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the field. Free parking is available near GGC's campus off Tree Creek Boulevard.

Commemorative Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies Inaugural Season cups will be given out to fans on a first-come, first-served basis.

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