Category: SIAC

Allen football adds Jerrell Allen as defensive backs coach

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image via Allen Athletics Courtesy of Cade Crenshaw, SID, Allen University Allen University head football coach Cedric Pearl is excited to announce the hiring of Jerrell Allen to the Yellow Jackets’ coaching staff. Allen will serve as the defensive back coach for the football program.  “Jerrell always displayed the leadership and reliability that it takes to be successful as a coach when he played for me,” said head football coach Cedric Pearl. “I’m excited about Jerrell joining my staff as one of the best up-and-coming coaches around.” Allen arrives in Columbia after…

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Cedric Pearl announces Allen’s 2025 signing class

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Image via Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics Allen head football coach Cedric Pearl is excited to announce the 33 new Yellow Jackets that have signed their national letters of intent to join the football program as members of the 2025 recruiting class. The signing class features 16 high school signees and 17 collegiate transfers “I’m really excited about this recruiting class,” said Pearl. “We addressed our needs at the offensive line and defensive line positions by adding size and depth. We also recruited the state of South Carolina vigorously and…

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Allen University defeats rival Benedict 59-52

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image via Allen Athletics 52 Benedict 59 Winner Allen Team 1 2 F Benedict 28  24  52 Allen 27  32  59 Courtesy of Cade Cremshaw, Sports Information Director, Allen University The Allen University men’s basketball team saw every player who stepped onto the floor Saturday score a basket in the Yellow Jackets’ win over Benedict College, 59-52.  The rivalry clash did not begin the way Allen intended for it to as Benedict jumped out to a 6-0 lead through the first two minutes of Saturday’s contest. However, five points from Peyton…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis wears another Lakers LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

This LeBron XXII, which was seen on the feet of Anthony Davis, sports a vibrant yellow patent leather upper with the lateral Swoosh transitioning from yellow to purple at the junction with the midsole. The same coloration also wraps the heel and extends onto the medial side. A yellow LeBron signature is present at the rear heel, with LeBron branding on the tongue.  The midsole that sits below the aforementioned upper sports a golden Swoosh and features coloration of the previously referenced hue-changing branding. It starts as a bright yellow…

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Albany State women’s hoops falls at Clark-Atlanta, 64-49

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State Lady Golden Rams faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Clark Atlanta Lady Panthers 64-49 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. With the loss, the Lady Golden Rams dropped to 6-11 overall and 4-8 in SIAC play, while the Lady Panthers improved to 14-5 overall and 9-3 in the conference. The Lady Golden Rams opened the game with strong defensive energy, holding Clark Atlanta to a narrow 15-12 lead in the first quarter. However, offensive…

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Albany State uses second-half comeback to defeat Clark Atlanta 68-64

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy Albany State Athletics 68 Winner ASU 64 Clark Team 1 2 F ASU 36  32  68 Clark 38  26  64  Albany State Golden Rams delivered an inspiring performance on Saturday evening, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the reigning SIAC Champions, Clark Atlanta Panthers, 68-64 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 12-7 overall and 9-3 in SIAC play, while the Panthers dropped to 11-7 overall and 8-3 in the conference. The game marked a significant test for Albany…

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Albany State defeats Tuskegee to salvage USVI trip

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title Image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics 60 Winner Albany State 49 Tuskegee Team 1 2 F ASU 31  29  60 Tau 22  27  49 St. Thomas, USVI – The Albany State Golden Rams closed out the YES USVI Basketball Classic on a high note with a 60-49 victory over Tuskegee University on December 14. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 5-4 overall, while the Golden Tigers fell to 4-6. This victory also marks Albany State’s second win over Tuskegee this season, having previously defeated the Golden…

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Albany State falls to Claflin at YES USVI Basketball Classic

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy Albany State Athletics 79 Winner Claflin 68 ASU Team 1 2 F Claflin 40  39  79 ASU 31  37  68 The Albany State Golden Rams men’s basketball team fell 79-68 to Claflin University in their second game of the YES USVI Basketball Classic on December 12. The defeat marks Claflin’s first win over Albany State since November 30, 2017, when the Panthers secured a 68-51 victory in Albany, GA. With this loss, the Golden Rams drop to 4-4 overall, while Claflin improves to 6-5.…

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Albany State euthanizes thoroughbreds 80-48

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams put on a commanding performance, cruising to an 80-48 victory over Kentucky State University in SIAC men’s basketball action on Saturday at the William Exum HPER Center. The win improves the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Thorobreds fall to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SIAC. Albany State wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 38-26 lead by halftime. The Golden Rams turned up…

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Week 13 of the Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report. Week 13 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major polls saw new entrants to the top seven rankings, however, there was movement at the top of the polls.  7. Livingstone College (6-4, 4-3) The Blue Bears of Livingstone Colleg remain at no.7 in the week 13 rankings. Livingstone finished the season at 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the CIAA, their first winning season since a 5-4 overall and 4-3 conference mark in 2015. Four Blue Bears garnered All-Conference honors- defensive lineman…

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