Category: SIAC

23rd John A. Merritt Classic preview: Tennessee State v Kentucky State

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Coach Eddie George and his Tennessee State football looks to get their first win of the season this Saturday when they take on the SIAC’s Kentucky State in the 23rd edition of the John Merritt Classic. The Tigers will face a thoroughbred team that lives up their mascot’s name because just like a thoroughbred, they like to run. In their 20-6 win over Central State at the Classic for Columbus, they ran the ball 51 times for a total of 322 yards, while not completing a single pass( they only…

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Albany State defeats shorter college 28-12

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From asugoldenrams: ALBANY, GA -The Albany State University Golden Rams (2-0, 0-0 SIAC) remained unbeaten in 2021 with a 28-12 win over the Shorter Hawks (1-1, 0-0 GSC) here at the Albany State University Coliseum.  ASU wasted no time in the first quarter scoring in three plays going 72-yards to set the tone for the evening.  From there they would never trail. Quarterback Dionte Bonneau led the charge with 362 all-purpose yards, with 84 coming on the ground and 278 coming thru the air, including a 54-yard bomb to Ralph Lovett on the first…

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SIAC week 1 cross country runners of the week

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Release via the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (September 10, 2021) – Kailyn Thrash (Tuskegee) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Female Runner of the Week, while Nelson Kipkemboi (Benedict) earned Male Runner of the Week, released by the league office on Friday. Female Runner of the Week – Kailyn Thrash, Tuskegee Thrash had the quickest time of all Tigerettes in the 4K that included Division I, II, and III opponents, running for a personal-record time of 18:49.62 to finish 88th at the Foothills Invitational on Friday at Choccolocco Park. Male Runner of the Week – Nelson Kipkemboi, Benedict Freshman Nelson…

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SIAC Football Week 1: Players of the Week

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The SIAC named their players of the week, with players from Fort Valley State, Tyrell Jackson and Tyler Moore, taking the offensive and defensive honours, respectively. Clark Atlanta’s Carlos Saldana was named Special Teams Player of the Week and Miles’ Jalen Parker Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Tyrell Jackson, Fort Valley State Jackson connected on 17-of-34 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in a 30-0 win over Tuskegee. He added 5 carries for 26 yards for a total of 192 yards of total offense. His two touchdown…

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Albany State blanks Mississippi College 24-0 in season opener

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From asugoldenrams.com: CLINTON, MISS – Coach Gabe Giardina and the ASU Rams were underdogs coming into Robinson-Hale Stadium, but after kickoff it was all Albany State.  ASU got on the scoreboard and took a 7-0 lead.  Before the half, the Rams would add another touchdown to go into the half at 14-0. The third quarter would be more of the same as the Golden Rams defense held the Choctaws at bay, while the offense continued to churn behind the running game led by Kam Ward with.  Gabe Ballinas nailed a field goal putting ASU ahead 17-0. …

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Edward Waters defeats Florida Memorial

Brandon King

Courtesy of Edward Waters Athletics Jacksonville, Florida-Saturday’s season opening football contest against Florida Memorial had several significant and historical notes. It was the first contest as Edward Waters University, the first as an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the SIAC, the first contest under new head football coach Toriano Morgan, and the first contest inside the new, multi-million dollar Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium. The contest itself proved to be an instant classic as Edward Waters sent the Purple & Orange faithful home happy with a dramatic…

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Kentucky State tops Central State in Classic for Columbus, 20-6

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Courtesy of Kentucky State Sports InformationCOLUMBUS, Ohio– The Kentucky State Thorobreds defeat their rival the Central State Marauders 20-6 at the Classic for Columbus inside Ohio Stadium.  The Game Book The Thorobreds rushed for a total of 322 yards compared to the Marauders 260 total offensive yards. Kentucky State controlled possession of the ball with a total of 33:53 minutes and nearly the entire third quarter 11:58. Sacked the Marauders seven times for 39 yards. Earned seven points from turnovers. Christopher Coneway led his team with 93 yards and averaged 7.2 yards…

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Albany State reveals spring football practice summary

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From Albany State University athletics: ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany State University football wrapped up spring drills with the annual Blue & Gold game on March 19th in front of a socially distanced crowd of 500 Albany State University students and band members. The team has been practicing since February 15th with roughly 90 players participating.  The spring practice included two full padded inter-squad scrimmages as well as two scrimmages versus the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association DII Champions West Florida and the 2019 HBCU National Champions Florida A&M University.  It is…

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Albany State University hosts Alice Coachman Invitational

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From asugoldenrams.com: The Albany State University track & field program is set to host its first meet of the 2021 outdoor season this Saturday, as the Golden Rams host 10 schools for the Alice Coachman Invitational. Albany State University will welcome Brewton-Parker, Fort Valley State University, Vorhees, Columbus State University (W), Clayton State University, Tallahassee Community College, Shorter University, Life University (W), Talladega College and Wesleyan College to Robert Cross Track & Field Complex on Saturday, April 3rd. Start TimesThe men’s hammer throw will begin at 10:00 a.m. Women will…

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SIAC Student-Athlete spotlight: John M. Etheridge of Kentucky State University

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, will feature John M. Etheridge of Kentucky State University. He is a junior majoring in Education from Douglasville, GA. He maintains a 4.0 as a baseball student-athlete. Athletic Accomplishments: Division II SAAC Vice Chair All-Academic Team Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:“I play the guitar.” Goals/Plans after finishing school:“To start my career as an educator and to begin coaching.” Your Favorite Quote:“If you are content with yourself, you’ll stop taking those little steps…

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