February is Black History Month and we’re collaborating with CBUS Soul to share stories of Black people making an impact in the Columbus scene. That series debuts the week of February 24 on GCSC and CBUS Soul’s Instagram – follow now so you don’t miss a post at @CbusSoul and @Columbus_Sports

February 5 marks National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Check out this post on how you can celebrate it locally or visit our Women Win Here page to dive into the history of the biggest moments and people in local women’s sports. 

Finally, we wish a Merry Crewsmas to all those who celebrate as the Black & Gold return to Lower.com Field on February 22 vs. Chicago Fire. Keep reading to see what's on tap this month or see the full schedule

 

On This Date 

Here are a few notable February moments from recent Columbus sports history: 

  • February 10 | Geoff Sanderson scored the first hat trick in CBJ history in 2001 
  • February 11 | Buster Douglas KO’d Mike Tyson in one of boxing’s biggest upsets in 1990 
  • February 21 | The Fury played their first-ever game in Columbus in 2024 
  • February 28 | The final college basketball game was played at St. John Arena in 1998 

 
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