Category: SIAC

Clark Atlanta scores late to get past Fort Valley State, 26-21

Brandon King

A 10-point quarter pushed the Panthers of Clark Atlanta past Fort Valley State, 26-21 in front of a national audience on ESPN2.  After a scoreless first quarter, Fort Valley State struck first when Wildcats quarterback Don Hudson connected with J.T. Pendleton on an 11-yard scoring toss, caping a 14-play, 75-yard drive that made the score 7-0. The Clark Atlanta defense got the Panthers on the board when Hudson was sacked for a safety, making the score 7-2.  The subsequent free kick set the CAU offense up at Fort Valley’s 48 yard…

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Albany State hoops announced 2025-26 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University men’s basketball program and head coach Patrick Gayleare proud to announce the signing of the 2025-26 recruiting class. This year’s class brings a mix of experience, size, and talent to the Golden Rams, with four transfer student-athletes and one incoming freshman set to make an immediate impact on the hardwood. Headlining the class is Zachary Reinhart, a 6’6 senior guard from Orlando, Florida, who joins the Golden Rams after competing at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Reinhart’s versatility as a…

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Albany State stomps mudhole in Shaw and walks it dry, 51-7

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics he Albany State Golden Rams opened the 2025 football season in commanding fashion, defeating Shaw University 51-7 at Durham County Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Golden Rams break the series tie and now hold a 3-2 all-time lead over the Bears. The victory also came with a touch of history, as it marked exactly 17 years since ASU’s 27-10 win over Shaw on August 30, 2008. The Golden Rams wasted no time setting the tone. On the opening drive, Albany State jumped out to…

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Albany State to kick off 2025 season against Shaw

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image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy Albany State Football The Albany State Golden Rams are set to open the 2025 football season this Saturday, August 30, on the road against the Shaw University Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, N.C.Game Information: Led by Head Coach Quinn Fordham Gray, Sr., entering his third season, the Golden Rams start the 2025 season aiming to take the series lead back and set an early tone for a season filled with high expectations. Albany State has a strong core of returning talent, including Quarterback Isaiah…

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Allen U women’s hoops defeats Clark-Atlanta in season finale, 84-78

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Courtesy of Allen Athletics 78 Clark Atlanta 84 Winner Allen Team 1 2 3 4 F Clark Atlanta 22  11  23  22  78 Allen 13  23  15  33  84 In their regular season finale, the Allen University women’s basketball team defeated Clark Atlanta Wednesday, 84-78.  After facing an early first quarter deficit, 22-13, the Yellow Jackets responded with a strong second quarter. With 4:54 remaining in the first half, Morgan Smith connected on a layup to complete Allen’s comeback effort and give AU a 26-25 lead. Over the final five minutes of the…

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Cedric Pearl announces Allen’s 2025 signing class

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Image via Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics Allen head football coach Cedric Pearl is excited to announce the 33 new Yellow Jackets that have signed their national letters of intent to join the football program as members of the 2025 recruiting class. The signing class features 16 high school signees and 17 collegiate transfers “I’m really excited about this recruiting class,” said Pearl. “We addressed our needs at the offensive line and defensive line positions by adding size and depth. We also recruited the state of South Carolina vigorously and…

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Albany State uses second-half comeback to defeat Clark Atlanta 68-64

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy Albany State Athletics 68 Winner ASU 64 Clark Team 1 2 F ASU 36  32  68 Clark 38  26  64  Albany State Golden Rams delivered an inspiring performance on Saturday evening, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the reigning SIAC Champions, Clark Atlanta Panthers, 68-64 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 12-7 overall and 9-3 in SIAC play, while the Panthers dropped to 11-7 overall and 8-3 in the conference. The game marked a significant test for Albany…

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Albany State defeats Tuskegee to salvage USVI trip

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title Image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics 60 Winner Albany State 49 Tuskegee Team 1 2 F ASU 31  29  60 Tau 22  27  49 St. Thomas, USVI – The Albany State Golden Rams closed out the YES USVI Basketball Classic on a high note with a 60-49 victory over Tuskegee University on December 14. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 5-4 overall, while the Golden Tigers fell to 4-6. This victory also marks Albany State’s second win over Tuskegee this season, having previously defeated the Golden…

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Miles gets first ever playoff win, beats Carson-Newman 14-13

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title image via Nicholas G. Jackson Courtesy of Miles College Athletics 13 C-N 14 Winner MILES Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F C-N 0 10 0 3 13 MILES 7 7 0 0 14 In a season filled with firsts, Miles found a way to add another significant milestone to what continues to be the most historic year in program annuls. Hosting its first-ever NCAA Division II playoff game, the Golden Bears leaned on a stifling defense that made two first-half scores them stand up in a 14-13 win over Carson-Newman…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 11 Mid-Major Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report. While no team dropped out of the top 7 Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Insode the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Poll rankings certainly saw its share of shuffling, with 4 teams changing positions from the previous week.  7. Livingstone (6-4, 5-3)  The Blue Bears ended their season with a 15-10 defeat of Johnson C.Smith, who in addition to Livingstone, was one of the surprises of the CIAA. The victory over the Golden Bulls allowed the Blue Bears to finish the season with a…

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