Category: SIAC

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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Albany State postpones start of Winter/Spring sports until March 2021

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From Albany State University: In consideration of the health and safety of its student-athletes and staff, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced delaying the remainder of winter and spring sports until March 1, 2021. Impacted sports include men’s and women’s basketball, tennis, track and field, baseball, and softball. Albany State University (ASU) agrees with and will follow this decision. ASU’s top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our campus community, alumni, and supporters. For more information, please see the official SIAC release.

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SIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: James Hawkins of Albany State University

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, will feature James Hawkins of Albany State University. He is a senior majoring in Mathematics/Pre-Engineering from Fayetteville, GA. He maintains a 2.8 as a football student-athlete. Athletic Accomplishments: 2019 Fountain City Classic MVP Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:“I love math.” Goals/Plans after finishing school:“I plan to go to graduate school to become a mechanical engineer.” Your Favorite Quote:“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” What is the most valuable lesson…

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SIAC makes announces plans for resumption of 2021 sports

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), announced that it will seek to cautiously and prudently move forward with the 2021 winter and spring sports schedule.  The SIAC men’s and women’s basketball schedule will begin on January 9 and will feature a 12-14 game conference schedule that will culminate with the SIAC Basketball Championship Tournament featuring all SIAC men and women teams – including recently admitted SIAC member (provisional), Allen University. The spring 2021 season will feature men’s and women’s tennis, golf, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, and…

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SIAC suspends all 2020 Fall sports and championship events

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From the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting and championship events through the Fall of 2020. This decision was primarily predicated on the overarching concern shared by all SIAC member institutions with regard to the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, students, staff, fans and other campus stakeholders. When the initial decision was made by the SIAC to suspend intercollegiate athletics last spring, the conference harbored a measure of cautious…

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Florida A&M introduces Michael Johnson as Associate AD of Administration and Operations

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University’s Director of Athletics, Kortne Gosha, announced the appointment of McNeese State University’s Associate AD for Operations & Facilities, Michael Johnson, as the new Associate AD for Administration and Operations of FAMU Athletics. “We are excited to welcome Michael Johnson to our administrative staff,” Gosha said. “As we implement our strategic plan and vision for Athletics, it was imperative that we identified a high-energy creative thinker and dynamic professional with a lense of experience as a former student-athlete, student-leader, and athletic…

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