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Jersey Number 32
Landon Hughes
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 186
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Marietta, Ga.
- Prev School:
- Wallace State J.C.
AWARDS/HONORS
Sun Belt All-Tournament Team (2016)
Sun Belt Honor Roll (2016-17)
SENIOR (2017): Appeared in 28 games, all in relief… Recorded a 6-2 record, eight saves and a 2.51 ERA… Struck out 55 batters, the highest among Eagle relievers… Held opposing batters to a .172 average… Struck out a season-high five batters on opening day, working three innings… Earned saves in the first two games of the Troy series (4/7 and 4/8) with an inning of work in each.
JUNIOR (2016): Pitched in 26 games, starting two… Had a 5-2 record… Led the conference in hits allowed with 17… Led the conference in runs allowed with 18 and earned runs allowed with 17… Struck out 58… Ranked sixth in the nation with 5.37 hits allowed per nine innings… Led the conference in walks with 14… Third in the nation in WHIP, led the team and ranked fifth in the conference with a 2.47 ERA… Pitched 62.0 innings… Opposing batting average of .175 led the conference… Led the team and the conference in doubles allowed with six… Tied for team lead with four saves… Started and pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three hits and one run, striking out one vs. Georgia Tech (2/24)… Second start came vs. College of Charleston (3/1)… Pitched 7.0 shutout innings, not allowing a hit and striking out a season-high nine against UT Arlington (5/26).
WALLACE STATE JC (2014-15): Played two seasons at Wallace State Community College.
PREP: Played three seasons at Sprayberry High School for head coach Phil Henderson.
PERSONAL: Born Landon Jay Hughes in Marietta, Ga. on Sept. 20, 1994... Son of Jay and Jennifer Hughes... Has a sister, Lily.
MAJOR: General Studies
Sun Belt All-Tournament Team (2016)
Sun Belt Honor Roll (2016-17)
SENIOR (2017): Appeared in 28 games, all in relief… Recorded a 6-2 record, eight saves and a 2.51 ERA… Struck out 55 batters, the highest among Eagle relievers… Held opposing batters to a .172 average… Struck out a season-high five batters on opening day, working three innings… Earned saves in the first two games of the Troy series (4/7 and 4/8) with an inning of work in each.
JUNIOR (2016): Pitched in 26 games, starting two… Had a 5-2 record… Led the conference in hits allowed with 17… Led the conference in runs allowed with 18 and earned runs allowed with 17… Struck out 58… Ranked sixth in the nation with 5.37 hits allowed per nine innings… Led the conference in walks with 14… Third in the nation in WHIP, led the team and ranked fifth in the conference with a 2.47 ERA… Pitched 62.0 innings… Opposing batting average of .175 led the conference… Led the team and the conference in doubles allowed with six… Tied for team lead with four saves… Started and pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three hits and one run, striking out one vs. Georgia Tech (2/24)… Second start came vs. College of Charleston (3/1)… Pitched 7.0 shutout innings, not allowing a hit and striking out a season-high nine against UT Arlington (5/26).
WALLACE STATE JC (2014-15): Played two seasons at Wallace State Community College.
PREP: Played three seasons at Sprayberry High School for head coach Phil Henderson.
PERSONAL: Born Landon Jay Hughes in Marietta, Ga. on Sept. 20, 1994... Son of Jay and Jennifer Hughes... Has a sister, Lily.
MAJOR: General Studies
Clay Helton Media Availability: National Signing Day (12/3/25)
Thursday, December 04
Georgia Southern vs. Marshall Highlights (11/29/25)
Sunday, November 30
Hail Southern Live! (11-24-2025)
Tuesday, November 25
The GATA Zone: Men's Soccer Post-Season
Thursday, November 20
