Category: SIAC

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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Albany State football reveals 2026 schedule

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Image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics  Albany State University football has officially announced its 2026 schedule, a slate that blends tradition, competitive non-conference matchups, and key SIAC battles as the Golden Rams continue to build on a championship foundation. Albany State enters the 2026 season with momentum following one of the most successful campaigns in program history. The 2026 schedule features two classic games, three home contests, and five road trips, offering Ram Nation numerous opportunities to support the Golden Rams both at home and on…

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Albany State falls to Morehouse, 82-67

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Basketball 67 Albany St. (GA) 7-11,6-8 SIAC 82 Winner Morehouse 11-7,11-3 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 27  40  67 Morehouse 39  43  82 Atlanta, Ga. — The Albany State men’s basketball team demonstrated resilience and determination but ultimately fell short in an 82-67 loss to Morehouse College in SIAC action on Thursday night. The Maroon Tigers took control from the start, winning the tip-off and scoring the first basket of the game. Albany State quickly responded, evening the score and setting the…

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Albany State drops close one at Tuskegee, 87-81

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 81 Albany St. (GA) 7-10,6-7 SIAC 87 Winner Tuskegee 14-2,13-1 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 25  56  81 Tuskegee 37  50  87 Tuskegee, Ala. — In a hard-fought conference battle that featured multiple momentum swings and a dramatic finish, the Albany State men’s basketball team came up just short in an 87–81 loss to Tuskegee University on Monday night. From the opening tip, the two programs went toe-to-toe in the paint, trading baskets and battling for second-chance opportunities. Tuskegee was able…

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Albany State Lady Golden Rams fall to Tuskegee in overtime, 70-65

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Image via Albany State Athletics Despite Albany State Lady Golden Rams leading for over half the game (57.2%) and forcing 33 turnovers, it proved not enough, as ASU fell in overtime to Tuskegee, 70-65.  The first quarter was a close affair that saw four ties and 5 lead changes. After Erin Perry’s jumper tied the game at 12, a 6-0 burst put Albany State up 18-12 with 1:18 left in the quarter and the Lady Rams would take an 18-13 lead into the second quarter.  Tuskegee outscored Albany State 10-4…

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Albany State women’s hoops gets by Spring Hill, 67-62

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 62 Spring Hill 6-11,4-10 SIAC 67 Winner Albany St. (GA) 10-4,9-4 SIAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Spring Hill 14  22  14  12  62 Albany St. (GA) 18  14  16  19  67 Albany, Ga. — From the opening tip to the final possession, Saturday afternoon’s matchup between Albany State and Spring Hill College delivered exactly what conference basketball promises—intensity, resilience, and a fight to the finish. When the final buzzer sounded, it was the Lady Golden Rams standing tall, securing a hard-earned 67–62 victory…

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2026 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Ben L. Cavil Sr “Big Ben” Award candidates

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The Ben L. Cavil Sr “Big Ben” Award was established to recognizeand reconstruct the historical resistance of HBCUsby analyzing the cultural climate of HBCU athleticprogram by highlighting the sports career of BenL. Cavil Sr.  Cavil was an All-American fullback at Wiley College in the mid 1920s. Honorees of this prestigious award must embody the characteristics that defined Ben L. Cavil Sr – determination, diligence, teamwork, integrity, performance, fraternal and communal engagement.  Here are this year’s nominees for the “Big Ben” award.  Andrew Body | Alabama State | Corpus Christi, TX…

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