Category: SIAC

Tuskegee to host a pair of SIAC opponents this week

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. â€“ The Tuskegee women’s basketball program will host both Savannah State and Edward Waters over the weekend in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) action, both inside of the Daniel “Chappie” James Center. The Golden Tigers (7-4, 2-2 SIAC) are coming off a 77-75 overtime loss to Florida A&M on Monday evening, however are undefeated in conference play so far this year. Savannah StateTip: Thursday, December 15 l 5:30 pmLocation: Tuskegee, Ala.Venue: Daniel “Chappie” James ArenaScheduleRosterStatsLast Meeting: Savannah State defeated Tuskegee, 79-73 (February 19, 2022) Edward WatersTip: Saturday, December 17 l 1:00…

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Fort Valley dispatches Toccoa Falls , 71-61

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Courtesy of Chris Myers, Fort Valley State Athletics 61 TFC 71  FVSU Team 1 2 F TFC 25  36  61 FVSU 28  43  71 FORT VALLEY, Ga. – The Wildcats didn’t earn any style points Monday night, but they come out on top. Fort Valley State prevailed over a pesky Toccoa Falls College men’s basketball team, 71-61. Leading 42-39, FVSU ran off eight-straight points for the game’s biggest lead of 11, 50-39, at 11:22 left with Rob Kendrick pumping in the last two buckets. Toccoa Falls rallied right back and cut…

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FAMU squeaks by Tuskegee in overtime,77-75

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Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 75 TU 77  FAMU Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F TU 22  11  17  17  8  75 FAMU 19  20  18  10  10  77 TALLAHASSEE, FL —Ivet Subirats put the Florida A&M women’s basketball team ahead for good with five seconds to go the extra period to give the Rattlers a 77-75 win over the Tuskegee Golden Tigers at home Monday. The Rattlers (2-6) had four players score in double figures, led by Paulla Weekes, who had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Ahriahna Grizzle tacked on…

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Albany State Basketball takes pair of L’s at Georgia Southwestern

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State men and women’s basketball teams were defeated by the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on Wednesday evening in the Storm Dome.  It was the Golden Rams men second loss to the Hurricanes this season.  The women were defeated (78-41) by the Hurricanes.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (4-6) overall and (2-2) in the SIAC.  The Hurricanes improved to (5-1) on the season.    After the first quarter, the Golden Rams fell behind (10-6).  At the half, the Golden Rams trailed…

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SIAC News: Week 4 Basketball Honourees

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Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Nyla Allen (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, while Keyshuna Fair (Allen)earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Eleik Bowles (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, alongside Myson Lowe (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Nyla Allen, Savannah State| Guard  |  R-Freshman  |  Jacksonville, FL Second year point guard Nyla Allen led the Lady Tigers to two victories this week. In Monday’s SIAC game against Central…

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Benedict beats up Central State 89-70

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Courtesy of Benedict Athletics 70 CSU 89  BCM Team 1 2 F CSU 44  26  70 BCM 46  43  89 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict Tigers used a big second half to defeat Central State 89-70 in a SIAC men’s basketball contest on Saturday afternoon in the Benjamin E. Mays HRC Arena. Benedict outscored the Marauders 43-29 in the second half as the Tigers shot 57.7 percent, while holding the Marauders to 39 percent shooting. The Tigers improve to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC. Central State falls to 2-3 overall…

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Albany State hoops swept at home by Lane

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams men and women’s basketball teams were defeated at home in a SIAC matchup against the Lane Dragons.  The Golden Rams women lost (67-57) to the Dragons.  With the loss, the Golden Rams women fell to (3-5) overall and (1-2) in the SIAC.   The Dragons improved to (5-1) overall and (3-0) in the SIAC.    Kashay Hankerson led the Golden Rams with 21 points.  Kayla Milner contributed with 13 points.  As a team, the Golden Rams shot 46.2% from the field and…

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Busy three days for Albany State basketball

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams men and women’s basketball teams will play two conference games in three days when they host the Lane Dragons and LeMoyne-Owen Magicians.  The Golden Rams women’s team is (3-4) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC.  The Golden Rams men’s team is (2-5) overall and (2-0) in the SIAC.      The Golden Rams will host the Lane College Dragons at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus on Saturday, December 3.  The…

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Albany State women’s hoops loses

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams women’s basketball team was defeated (64-58) by the Georgia College & State Bobcats on Thursday, December 1, at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (3-4) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC.  The Bobcats improved to (7-1) overall and (0-0) in the Peach Belt Conference.  The Golden Rams played without their top two leading scorers, Juanisha Black and Kashay Hankerson, who are out indefinitely with injuries. …

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SIAC announces basketballers of the week

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Tatum Hayes (Edward Waters) was named Player of the Week, while Iemyiah Harris (Miles)earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, K.J. Doucet (Fort Valley State) was named Player of the Week, alongside teammate, Rodney Battle (Miles) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Tatum Hayes, Edward Waters| Forward  |  Sophomore  |  Austell, GA Edward Waters junior Tatum Hayes averaged 25.5 points per game, 1.0 rebound per game, and 1.0 steal per game in two games…

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