Category: SIAC

HBCU GO Unveils 2026 Televised Football Lineup Featuring 13 National Broadcast Games

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HBCU Gp announced their televised slated of football games for the 2026 season. The 13-game lineup, running from August 29 through November 21, continues HBCU GO’s mission of elevating HBCU athletics on a national stage through free streaming and broadcast distribution across multiple platforms. 🏈 Full 2026 HBCU GO TV Schedule Week 1 – Aug. 29North Carolina Central vs. Texas Southern Week 2 – Sept. 5Edward Waters vs. Jackson State Week 3 – Sept. 12Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Week 4 – Sept. 19Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M Week 5…

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Todd Day Sr. promoted to head men’s basketball coach at Edward Waters University

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After steadying the program in an interim role, Todd Day Sr. has officially been named the head men’s basketball coach at Edward Waters University. Day took over midseason and helped guide the Tigers to a 15–16 overall record, including a 12–12 mark in SIAC play. While the record may not pop off the proverbial page, however the team showed promise under his leadership that could be the foundation for future success, making a strong case for removing the interim tag. Before arriving in Jacksonville, Day built a winning culture at…

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Edward Waters adds guard Asiana Britt via transfer portal

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The Edward Waters University women’s basketball program continues to build out its roster, adding guard Asiana Britt through the transfer portal. Britt arrives from Florida SouthWestern State College, where she appeared in 31 games for the Bucs , where she averages 11.6 points and 3.2 assists per game bringing junior college experience and added depth to the Lady Tigers’ backcourt ahead of the upcoming season. A Jacksonville native, Britt’s addition carries a bit of homegrown significance, as she returns to a familiar area to continue her collegiate career. Known for…

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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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SIAC announces Trackletes of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC  The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Women’s Track and Field Athletes of the Week on Tuesday, March 17, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in meets last week. Anaya Martin and Mia Lindsey of Tuskegee University were recognized. WOMEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | ANAYA MARTIN| Junior | Clarksburg, Md|TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Martin delivered a strong performance in the distance events for Tuskegee at the Falcon Classic hosted by the University of Montevallo. The junior finished first overall in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase, crossing the line in 12:13.70 to lead a group of…

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Making a Difference: Albany State Football reads with students at Radium Springs Elementary

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image via Albany State University Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Coaches, administrators, and members of the Albany State University football team spent the morning of Friday, March 6, giving back to the community by participating in Read Across America Day at Radium Springs Elementary School. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Golden Rams student-athletes and staff visited classrooms throughout the school, reading with students and emphasizing the importance of literacy, education, and positive role models. The visit provided an opportunity for young learners to engage with ASU student-athletes while reinforcing the…

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Albany State University  Announces Change in Men’s Basketball Leadership

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After eight seasons leading the program, Patrick Gayle has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach at Albany State Golden Rams, effective immediately. Albany State’s Director of Athletics issued a statement thanking Gayle for his service: “We appreciate Coach Gayle’s commitment to Albany State and the time he has invested in our student-athletes over the past eight years. We thank him for his service to the university and wish him well in his next chapter.” A Tenure Marked by Progress — and Inconsistency Gayle finished his tenure with an 85–117…

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Albany State signs 34 in David Bowser’s first recruiting class

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image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics A new era of Golden Rams football officially took another step forward as head coach David Bowser and his staff announced the program’s 2026 signing class. The class features 34 student-athletes who will join the roster ahead of the upcoming season, marking Bowser’s first full recruiting cycle since taking the helm. The signing class showcases a strong regional foundation and a deliberate focus on recruiting impact talent close to home. Of the 34 total signees, 25 come from South Georgia, highlighting the…

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Albany State spring football practice schedule announced

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics New Head Football Coach David Bowser has announced the Spring 2026 practice schedule as Albany State builds on the momentum of a historic 12–2 season in 2025.All 13 spring practices will be held at the ASU Coliseum as the Golden Rams begin preparations for the upcoming season under Bowser’s leadership and his program mantra: #GratefulNotEntitled. “Our standard has been set,” said Bowser. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on what’s been established, but nothing is promised. Spring practice is about competing…

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Albany State loses nail biter to Savannah State, 59-57

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 57 Albany St. (GA) 8-14,7-11 SIAC 59 Winner Savannah St. 11-9,11-7 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 26  31  57 Savannah St. 23  36  59  In a game that came down to the final possession, the Albany State men’s basketball team saw its comeback effort fall just short Thursday night, suffering a nail-biting 59–57 road loss to Savannah State inside Tiger Arena. Albany State showed grit from the opening tip, building an early rhythm and grabbing a 10-point advantage midway through…

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