Category: SIAC

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 2 Mid-Major Division Top 7 Poll rankings

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Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report The Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Poll rankings featured a great deal of movement, with teams ranked 3-6 occupying a different position than in the previous week and there is also a new addition to the rankings. With multiple top-seven games this weekend there will be another shakeup in the polls heading into next week.  7. Florida Memorial University ( 1-0-1, 0-0)  Florida Memorial is a new addition to the polls, coming in at no.7. The Lions played…

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Albany State hires Demetri Wilson as Coordinator of Football Operations

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University is proud to announce the addition of Demetri Wilson to the Golden Rams staff as the Coordinator of Football Operations, a position made possible through the NCAA Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant.“We are excited to welcome Demetri Wilson as our new Coordinator of Football Operations,” said Dr. Kristene Kelly, Director of Athletics. “We are grateful to the NCAA for this opportunity, and we believe Demetri’s expertise and enthusiasm will be instrumental in enhancing our program.” Wilson brings a wealth…

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Albany State defeated handily by Morehouse, 81-63

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams Men’s Basketball faced the Maroon Tigers and came up short to the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers (63-81) at the Forbes Arena on Wednesday Night.  The Golden Rams were down (31-35) in the 1st half but they were outscored (46-32) in the 2nd half. The Golden Rams faced a challenging match-up but just came up short. The Golden Rams fall to (7-13) overall and (5-9) in the SIAC. The Maroon Tigers improved to (14-7) overall and 11-3) in the SIAC. Two players scored in double…

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CAU/Talladega women’s hoops game cancelled

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Clark Atlanta University’s Athletic Department announced the women’s basketball game that was to take place Saturday between Clark and Talladega College has been cancelled. Te men’s game between CAU and and Morehouse, scheduled for 1:30 EST is still proceed as planned.

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23 January SIAC Men’s and Women’s Basketballers of the Week

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Courtesy of Alexandra Brown of the SIAC ATLANTA, GA – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced weekly honors for men’s and women’s basketball on Tuesday, January 23. In this celebration of on-court successes, Spring Hill’s Isaiah Veal was named Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, while Albany State’s Blaise Wallace took home the title of Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week. Clark Atlanta’s Corriana Evans was named Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, and Atreonia Garner brought home additional honors for the Lady Panthers as Women’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week. MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Isaiah Veal, Spring Hill College#2 |…

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Georgia Southwestern downs Albany State, 84-75

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season when they were defeated (84-75) by the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on Monday evening in Americus, Georgia.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (2-1) on the season while the Hurricanes improved to (3-1) overall.  The Golden Rams trailed (40-33) at the half.  After a made free throw by Reggie James, the Golden Rams cut the lead to 6 with 8:16 remaining in the game.  But, that would be as close…

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Albany State stays in SIAC contention with 48-7 thrashing of Miles

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Miles College Golden Bears on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon at the Albany Municipal Coliseum.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (5-4) and (5-2) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association while the Miles College Golden Bears fell to (6-3) overall and (5-2) in the conference.   First QuarterAt the 8:00 mark in the first quarter, the Golden Rams Eli Mashburn connected on a 35 yard field to give the Golden Rams a (3-0).  The field goal…

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Legendary Albany State coach Hampton Smith passes away

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Hampton Smith, the most successful coach in the history of Albany State football has passed away at the age of 89 according to a statement released by the University. “On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State University is deeply saddened to share the passing of former ASU football and baseball Coach Hampton Smith. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.” For over 20 years during his time at the university, Coach Smith made a significant impact on the ASU community both on and off the…

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Goal line stand secures win for UAPB

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Courtesy of Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics 20 MILES 21 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MILES 0 0 14 6 20 UAPB 14 0 7 0 21 In Alonzo Hampton’s first home opener as head coach, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions needed a stop inside their own 10 with less than a minute left on Saturday afternoon and got it, getting a fourth down stop at the -4 yard line with 23 seconds left to seal the 21-20 win over Miles at home at Simmons Bank Field.…

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“Tuskegee” Nike Pegasus 40 available

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This Golden Tiger edition of the Pegasus 40 features a white mesh upper with wine overlaid at the eye rows and the same color appearing on the mesh tongue. The yellow ochre Swoosh on the lateral side extends to the midsole, while the one on the medial side features a more conventional look. Yellow ochre also appears at the topmost eyelet, and the “Pegasus 40” text on the lateral side. On the tongue label “Tuskegee Institute” appears in place of the normal branding , with an “TU” logo present on…

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