Category: SIAC

Magic Johnson donates $1 million to Central State University

Brandon King

From Central State University:   XENIA, Ohio – NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to show his dedication to improving the educational opportunities for today’s youth with a $1 million donation to Central State University. Speaking at CSU’s Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, Johnson spoke about the importance of giving back. “It is so important for our young people to move on and get a degree from a quality institution. I love making sure that they receive a quality education and go on to become successful…

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Week 7 SIAC Football Honors

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  ATLANTA, Ga. (October 15, 2018) – Kelias Williams (Albany State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Chris Roberts (Kentucky State)earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Christian Taylor (Benedict) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Kevin Greenhow (Central State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Kelias Williams, Albany State Quarterback  |  5’11  |  215  |  Thomasville, Ga. Kelias Williams posted a career best 254 yards on 16-18 passing and…

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Week 7 SIAC Football Recap

Brandon King

  Visit the SIAC Football Scoreboard Here Miles 24, Kentucky State 21 Tuskegee 17, Fort Valley State 6 Central State 44, University of North Carolina – Pembroke 38 Benedict 27, Clark Atlanta 24 Lane 13, Allen University (S.C.) 3 Morehouse 19, Albany State 41       Miles 24, Kentucky State 21 FRANKFORT, Ky. — Miles College scored the go ahead touchdown with just three seconds remaining in the game to lift the Golden Bears to a 24-21 win and spoil Kentucky State’s homecoming. –Sneakershoptalk.com Box Score  |  Recap  …

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Albany State gives Morehouse first loss of season 41-19

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Albany State’s quarterback Kelias Williams had a career day. He completed 16 of 18 passes  for a career high 254 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Rams defeated Morehouse 41-19, giving the Marron Tigers their first loss of the season. Albany State took a 3-0 lead on Gabriel Ballinas’ 47-yard field goal with 2:47 left in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Golden Rams would increase the lead to 10 on Kelias Williamns’ 20-yard touchdown run (he had 10 carries for 49 yards on the day)…

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Tuskegee defeats Fort Valley 17-6

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The Tuskegee Golden Tigers earned a hard fought victory at Wildcat Stadium 17-6. It was the home team Fort Valley that got the scoring going late in the opening quarter when Abisai Gutierrez knocked through a 33-yard field goal to put the Wildcats up 3-0. Tuskegee took the lead on their first possession of the second quarter when Ahmad Deramus connected with Kendall Calvin for a four yard touchdown pass. It was Calvin’s first touchdown of the season. The extra point put the Golden Tigers up 7-3, where the score…

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Benedict edges Clark-Atlanta 27-24

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(Photo credit Dennis Switzer) From benedicttigers.com:  ATLANTA, Ga. – The Benedict College Tigers blocked two field goals in the last 4:34 of the game, including the second one with just 45 seconds left, to hold on to a 27-24 victory over the Clark Atlanta Panthers on Saturday and spoil the Panthers’ Homecoming at Panther Field. Benedict improves to 5-1 overall with its fifth straight win, and 3-0 in the SIAC. Clark Atlanta falls to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the SIAC. Clark Atlanta had a 21-20 lead at the half,…

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Miles spoils Kentucky State’s Homecoming with last second score

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Miles College scored the go ahead touchdown with just three seconds remaining in the game to lift the Golden Bears to a 24-21 win and spoil Kentucky State’s homecoming. Just sixty seconds prior Kentucky State had taken its first lead of the game on quarterback Jules St. Ge’s elecrifying, tackle breaking 39-yard touchdown run, the third touchdown he accounted for on the day. Both teams got off to shaky offensive starts. Kentucky State’s opening drive got into scoring position, but a blocked field goal forced the Thoroughbreds to come away…

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October 13 SIAC Football Schedule

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There are five games on the docket for the October 13, 2018 SIAC football action. The Albany State and Morehouse game has been pushed back to Sunday October 14 due to damage in Albany caused by Hurricane Michael.   Miles Kentucky State 1 p.m. Frankfort, KY (Conf.) Tuskegee Fort Valley State 5:00 p.m. Fort Valley, GA (Conf.) Stats Video University of North Carolina – Pembroke Central State 1 PM – HOMECOMINGWilberforce, OH Stats Video Benedict Clark Atlanta 2 p.m.(Conf.) Allen University (S.C.) Lane 2 pm Jackson, Tennessee Radio: Fox Sports 105.3 Video

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Morehouse v Albany State pushed back to Sunday due to Hurricane Micheal

Brandon King

Morehouse’s (6-0, 2-0 SIAC) athletics department announced earlier today that its SIAC eastern division opening game versus Albany State(3-3, 2-0 SIAC) that was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 13 has been pushed back to Sunday, October 14 because of the damage in Albany caused by Hurricane Michael. Kickoff will now be at 1:00 p.m. EST at B.T. Harvey Stadium on Morehouse’s campus. The contest will also be streamed live on FloSports, with the pregame starting at 12:45.

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SIAC Football Week 6 Honors

Brandon King

From thesiac.com: ATLANTA, Ga. (October 8, 2018) – Tracy Scott (Albany State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Antonio Johnson (Morehouse)earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Michael Nero (Kentucky State) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Voris Bryant (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week.     OFFENSIVE – Tracy Scott, Albany State Running Back  |  6’0  |  205  |  Greenville, S.C. Tracy Scott responded for the Rams, taking…

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