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Jersey Number 21
Payne Van Tassell
- Position:
- F/MF
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 178
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Statesboro, Ga.
- High School:
- Statesboro HS
- Major:
- Nursing
HONORS AND AWARDS
2018-19 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll
AS A FRESHMAN (2019)
Did not see action as a freshman for the Eagles in 2018.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Statesboro HS for two seasons ... Played club for Tormenta FC ... Team captain of the Tormenta Reserves in 2017, helping lead them to the State Championship.
PERSONAL
Born Payne Smith Van Tassell on February 8, 2000, in Savannah, Ga. ... Hometown is Statesboro, Ga. ... Son of Darin and Netra Van Tassell ... Has one brother, Whitt ... Father, Darin, played baseball at Georgia Southern and mother, Netra, swam for Georgia Southern.
MAJOR
Nursing
2018-19 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll
AS A FRESHMAN (2019)
Did not see action as a freshman for the Eagles in 2018.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Statesboro HS for two seasons ... Played club for Tormenta FC ... Team captain of the Tormenta Reserves in 2017, helping lead them to the State Championship.
PERSONAL
Born Payne Smith Van Tassell on February 8, 2000, in Savannah, Ga. ... Hometown is Statesboro, Ga. ... Son of Darin and Netra Van Tassell ... Has one brother, Whitt ... Father, Darin, played baseball at Georgia Southern and mother, Netra, swam for Georgia Southern.
MAJOR
Nursing
The GATA Zone - Tennis
Thursday, January 15
Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Highlights: JLab Birmingham Bowl (12/29/25)
Tuesday, December 30
Georgia Southern Football Media Availability (12/29/25)
Tuesday, December 30
Georgia Southern Football Media Availability (12/28/25)
Sunday, December 28
