Category: SIAC

West Georgia defeats Albany State, 23-7

Brandon King

All good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for the Albany State Golden Rams that axiom would apply to their 2021 football season, as it ended in a 23-7 defeat at the hands of the Wolves of the University of West Georgia in the opening round of the NCAA Playoffs. Things seemed to get off to a swimmingly good start for Albany State, as Golden Rams took the opening kickoff and proceeded to embark on a 12-play, 60 yard drive and seemed to be poised to come away with…

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Week 1 SIAC basketball players of the week

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, La’Quanza Glover (Edward Waters) was named Player of the Week, while Imani Williams (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Roger Davis (Miles) was named Player of the Week, while Raymon Adams (Central State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – La’Quanza Glover, Edward WatersGuard/Forward  |  Graduate Student  |  Jacksonville, Fla. Glover scored 22 Points and 13 rebounds in a 107-55 win over Paine College. NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK– Imani Williams, MilesForward  |  Freshman  |  Kankakee, IL Williams averaged…

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Albany State blanks Miles 31-0 to capture SIAC crown

Brandon King

 ASU 10 7 14 0 31 MC 0 0 0 0 0 Once again for the Albany state Golden Rams domination was the order of the day, as they shellacked the Golden Bears of Miles College 31-0 to claim their first SlAC title since 2013. Albany State got right to work after receiving the opening Kickoff needing only 4 plays to cover 65 yard , reaching the end zone on a one-yard run from Marcuis Fulks to put ASU up 7-0. After forcing a punt on the subsequent Miles possession.…

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SIAC West Football Recap: Miles headed to third consecutive title game

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From the SIAC: MILES 52, TUSKEGEE 23GAME STATSFAIRFIELD, Ala. – Miles clinched the SIAC West Division title for a third consecutive year defeating in-state rival Tuskegee, 52-23, on Saturday for senior day at Sloan-Alumni Stadium.   With the win Miles will host Albany State for the SIAC Football Championship on November 13. For the game, the 52 points scored are the most that MC (5-4, 4-2 SIAC) has ever posted against Tuskegee (3-7, 2-4 SIAC). The win also gave the Golden Bears their second-largest margin of victory over the Golden Tigers…

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SIAC East Football Recap: Albany State gets emotional win over Fort Valley in Fountain City Classic

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From the SIAC: ALBANY STATE 57, FORT VALLEY STATE 0GAME STATSCOLUMBUS, GA  – Albany State executed its fifth shutout of the season defeating arch rival Fort Valley State, 57-0, to capture the 31st annual Fountain City Classic on Saturday in SIAC play at AJ McClung Stadium in Columbus, Ga.  Albany State (9-1, 6-0 SIAC) entered the game after an emotional week with the loss of player Adonis Butler, however the team honored him scoring his jersey number 57 for the win. In the fourth quarter, with ASU up 51-0, backup…

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Albany State put boots to Fort Valley 57-0 in 31st Fountain City Classic

Brandon King

57 ASU 0 FVSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 24 14 10 9 57 FVSU 0 0 0 0 0 I can admit it when I’m wrong. In our preview of the 2021 Fountain City Classic, we predicted a decisive victory for the Albany State Golden Rams but our prognostications were inaccurate in that they did not go far enough. In a game whose competitive portion did not last as long as it took you read this sentence, Albany State (9-1, 6-0) demolished Fort Valley State (5-5, 2-3) 57-0.…

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31st Annual Fountain City Classic Preview & Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday the Albany State Golden Rams and the Wildcats of Fort Valley State in the 31st annual Fountain City Classic. For the Wildcats (5-4 , 2-2) a win in the game will finish the season above .500 in both conference and overall, but would also be doubly sweet, as it would end the playoff aspirations of their rival. For the Golden Rams, if they wish to extend their season past the SIAC Championship game , they have to win, and likely will have to do so in impressive fashion. Fort…

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Jason Bryant announced as ASU head softball coach

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From Albany State University: Tony Duckworth, Director of Athletics, has announced Jason Bryant as the next head coach of the Albany State University softball program.  Jason Bryant comes to Albany State University after head coaching stints at Fort Valley State University and Brewton Parker College.  As a head coach, Jason has won over 400 softball games.  Jason has also been named the coach of the year 4 times.  “We are excited Coach Bryant will be leading Golden Rams Softball.  His college coaching success in Georgia, and experience in the SIAC…

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SIAC Volleyball Week 9 : Players of the Week

Brandon King

Tuesday the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced their week 9 volleyball honourees. Here are this week top volley ballers and their recent exploits. From the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (November 2, 2021) – Jazmyne Walker (Central State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Daija Walton (Benedict) earnedDefensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Ashleigh Reeves (Benedict) was also tabbed Setter of the Week alongside Morgan Hebert (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jazmyne Walker, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Central State Central State outside hitter Jazmyne Walker led CSU…

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Albany State footballer struck and killed by city bus

Brandon King

Tragedy has shown up on doorstep of the Albany State campus and football team. Monday ASU linebacker Adonis Butler was hit by a city bus on the University’s east campus. The young brother was pronounced deceased at the scene , according to the ASU Facebook post. An investigation has been launched by the Albany Police, the Albany State University Police and the Georgia State Patrol. Monday afternoon ASU stated the Dennis Drive entrance, adjacent to the student Union will be closed until further notice. To the family, friends and loved…

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