Category: SIAC

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 largely saw the status quo remain, with no new teams entering the rankings and only a pair of teams changes positions. 5 Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (19-4, 13-3) 36 Fayetteville State remains fifth in this week’s rankings. The Lady Broncos ended the last week of the regular season splitting a pair of games. FSU lost a road game to Claflin, 51-48, as they were unable to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. They bounced back from that…

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Albany State pulls 85-78 come from behind win over Allen

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 78 M-30240 85 Winner M-13 Team 1 2 F Allen 41  37  78 ASU 33  52  85 Albany, Ga. — Fueled by a spirited Greek Night atmosphere inside the Jones Brothers HPER Complex, the Albany State Golden Rams delivered an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Allen University, 85–78. Trailing 41–33 at halftime, Albany State responded with poise and intensity, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 52–37 over the final 20 minutes to secure the win. The Golden Rams found their rhythm after the break, shooting…

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Week 7 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 5

Brandon King

Week 7 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Top 5 saw no new entrants , a new team is now seated on the throne atop the rankings.  5.Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (20-4, 18-3) The Lady Broncos stay at No.5 in the Week 7 rankings. FSU is coming off a perfect week, defeating Shaw 73-57 on February 9 and thrashing Livingstone 81-55 on February 12. The Lady Broncos currently are second in the CIAA, trailing only Winston-Salem State.  4.Miles College Lady Golden Bears (18-3, 12-2) Just…

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Albany State Athletics unveils 2026 Hall of Fame class

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image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics Albany State University Athletics proudly announces the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a distinguished group whose achievements represent excellence, legacy, and lasting impact on Golden Rams athletics. The Class of 2026 includes legendary coach Edward “E.T.” Taylor; former student-athletes Janel Herring-Farlin, Eddie Wilson, Frank “Choo Choo” Brown, and Keith Kinney; the historic 2016 Darton State College Baseball Team; and meritorious inductee Robert L. Sampson Sr. Together, this class embodies the rich tradition, competitive spirit, and enduring pride that define Albany State University…

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Week 6 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Mid-Major Top 5

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Week 6 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw no new teams enter the polls and was largely a slight reshuffling of the proverbial deck.  5.Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (16-3, 10-2)  The Lady Broncos of Fayetteville State fall a spot to No.5 in this week’s rankings. FSU split a pair of games, starting the week off with a 50-36 loss to Winston-Salem State on February 7, but bouncing back to decisively defeat Shaw 73-37 on February 9. The Lady Broncos currently sit second in the CIAA’s Southern Division,…

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Albany State women’s hoops boat raced by Edward Waters, 89-49

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State women’s basketball team battled through a challenging road environment Saturday afternoon, taking away several encouraging performances despite a 49–89 setback to Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Florida. Sariah Johnson led the way for Albany State with a strong all-around performance, finishing with a team-high 11 points and nine rebounds. Her activity on both ends of the floor anchored the Lady Rams, as she battled inside for second-chance opportunities and provided steady energy throughout her 31 minutes of action.…

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Albany State loses nail biter to Savannah State, 59-57

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 57 Albany St. (GA) 8-14,7-11 SIAC 59 Winner Savannah St. 11-9,11-7 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 26  31  57 Savannah St. 23  36  59  In a game that came down to the final possession, the Albany State men’s basketball team saw its comeback effort fall just short Thursday night, suffering a nail-biting 59–57 road loss to Savannah State inside Tiger Arena. Albany State showed grit from the opening tip, building an early rhythm and grabbing a 10-point advantage midway through…

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Albany State men’s hoops finishes homecoming week with win over Fort Valley

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 73 ASU 77 Winner FVSU Team 1 2 F ASU 39  34  73 FVSU 31  46  77 Albany, Ga. – The Albany State men’s basketball team put together a week that showcased resilience, competitive fire, and steady growth, culminating in an electric Winter Homecoming victory over rival Fort Valley State. While the final results varied, the Golden Rams consistently competed, shared the ball, and delivered big-time performances on both ends of the floor. The week opened with a hard-fought 77–73 battle against…

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Albany State falls to Morehouse, 82-67

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Basketball 67 Albany St. (GA) 7-11,6-8 SIAC 82 Winner Morehouse 11-7,11-3 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 27  40  67 Morehouse 39  43  82 Atlanta, Ga. — The Albany State men’s basketball team demonstrated resilience and determination but ultimately fell short in an 82-67 loss to Morehouse College in SIAC action on Thursday night. The Maroon Tigers took control from the start, winning the tip-off and scoring the first basket of the game. Albany State quickly responded, evening the score and setting the…

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Albany State drops close one at Tuskegee, 87-81

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 81 Albany St. (GA) 7-10,6-7 SIAC 87 Winner Tuskegee 14-2,13-1 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 25  56  81 Tuskegee 37  50  87 Tuskegee, Ala. — In a hard-fought conference battle that featured multiple momentum swings and a dramatic finish, the Albany State men’s basketball team came up just short in an 87–81 loss to Tuskegee University on Monday night. From the opening tip, the two programs went toe-to-toe in the paint, trading baskets and battling for second-chance opportunities. Tuskegee was able…

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