Category: SIAC

Albany State defeats Shorter 42-14

Brandon King

The Albany State Golden Rams bounced back from their loss against FAMU last week with a 42-20 victory over, Shorter University. The 42 points the Rams scored was more than they put up in their first two games combined. ASU quarterback looked much shaper than he did last week, throwing for 246 yards and a touchdown, while running for 44 yards and another score. The Golden Rams offense got right to work on their first offensive drive, traveling 92 yards in 6 plays getting in the end zone on a…

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Rams volleyball drop 3 at Warhawk Invitational

Brandon King

The Albany State women’s volleyball took part in the 2022 Warhawk Invitational, which was held September 9-10 in Montgomery, Alabama. In their opening match ASU faced off against the Univers of West Alabama, losing in three sets,( 25-21, 25-17, 26-24) . In a losing effort, Sydney Melton lead the Golden Rams with a kills, Hailey Elyicio had 5 aces, Molly Wilson had a team-high 15 assist, and Mary Peterson had 4 blocks. For the victors, Madison Fisher led the team in kills with 10 and aces with 4. Chyna Dixon…

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SIAC announces Week 2 Football honourees

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Courtesy of The SIAC: Jadon Adams (Savannah State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Loobert Denelus (Benedict) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Rodney Williams Jr. (Fort Valley State) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Adeon Farmer (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jadon Adams, Savannah State | Quarterback  |  R-Freshman  |  Savannah, Ga. Jadon Adams came off the bench in the second quarter for Savannah State to help lead the Tigers to a 31-28 victory over Edward Waters. Adams connected on 4-of-8 passes for 61 yards…

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FAMU defeats Albany State 23-13

Brandon King

13 ASU 23  FAMU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 0 0 6 13 FAMU 0 17 6 0 23 Florida A&M finally got off the schnide this season, getting a hard-fought win against SIAC champion Albany State ,23-13. Albany State got right to work on their first drive and proceeded to march 81-yards in 12 plays over 5:53, getting into the endzone via a 7-yard run from Marcuis Fulks to take a 7-0 lead. On their next offensive possession, the Rattlers were putting together a drive that…

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SIAC Announces Week 1 Football Players of the Week

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Courtesy of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference: Emanuel Wilson (Fort Valley State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Jalil Lenore (Central State) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Wednesday. Gilbert Brown (Albany State) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Kentrell Lawson (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Emanuel Wilson, Fort Valley State Running Back  |  R-Junior  |  Charlotte, N.C. Wilson carried the Wildcats to victory over Tuskegee at the Red Tails Classic Sunday night. The RB amassed 262 yards on the ground on only…

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Albany State gets win over Mississippi College, 28-14

Brandon King

Mississippi College 14 0 0 0 14  Albany State 7 7 0 14 28 Albany State kicked off the 2022 season by getting a home win over Mississippi College 28-14. The Choctaws got off to a fast start, taking a 7-0 lead less than three minutes into the contest on a drive tha featured a 50-yard run from Marcus Williams that set up a 1-yard scoring run from QB DeAnte Smith-Moore. The 50-yard scamper from Williams was over 12 times the 4-yard output he churned out in last season’s meeting…

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New ticket website on the way from Albany State Athletics

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics COMING SOON We have experienced unforeseen delays in launching our new 2022 Ticket site.   Once the ticket site launches, fans can purchase tickets for ASU home games, FAMU and Fountain City Classic. Additional purchases for reserved parking, one-game QB Club access, tailgating and vending will also be available on the ticket site. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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How your child can be an Albany State 2022 Kickoff Kid

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics: At each home game this season, one lucky child between the ages of 5 and 12 will enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of running out to retrieve the kickoff tee at the ASU Coliseum and being recognized on the video board. Each winner will receive Four (4) game tickets Pre-game sideline access for Kickoff Kid and a guardian Recognition on the Coliseum videoboard 2022 Home Game Schedule: September 3 vs. Mississippi College October 1 vs. Miles College October 15 vs. Benedict College October 29 vs Morehouse…

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Albany State Baseball to hold walk-on meeting

Brandon King

The Albany State Baseball team went 32-16 ( 28-7, SIAC), but came up short in the conference championship game, falling 8-7 to Spring Hill. The Goden Rams were tapped to participate in the Black College World Series in Montgomery. After defeating the Thoroughbreds of Kentucky State 12-2 in the opening game, the Golden Rams fell 15-10 to Miles College. As the path to improvement does not just lay on the recruiting trail or the transfer portal, sometimes there is considerable untapped talent and potential walking around campus, Albany State baseball…

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Albany State volleyball unveils 2022 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State University Athletics: Coach Verniece Graham is excited about the new faces that will be joining the Golden Rams volleyball team during the 2022 season..  The Golden Rams have won the SIAC Eastern Division 3 years in a row.  Last season, the Golden Rams lost to Spring Hill in the SIAC Championship Game.  With the addition of 9 new players, Graham thinks the Golden Rams will be back in the conference championship game. The 2022 signing class features Molly Wilson, Jenae Thomas, Madisyn Smith, Alia Gomez, Cierra Keys, Kennedi Wallace, Mary-Katherine…

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