Category: SIAC

Albany State Athletic Department has NCAA probation lifted

Brandon King

Tuesday morning Albany State University announced that the NCAA had removed the school’s athletic probation from probation status. As reported by WALB, back in 2016 Albany State began an internal audit of its athletic program. Following that the University self-reported potential issues to the geniuses at the NCAA. A subsequent ASU/NCAA joint investigation revealed violations for these nine sports: Mens: cross country, football, golf, baseball, basketball Women’s: volleyball, track& field, basketball, softball In addition to several operational changes and the two year probation for the athletic program the NCAA handed…

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SIAC Week 9 Men’s Volleyballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC Evens Edouard (Edward Waters) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Victor Scherer (Central State)earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Kenyon Haynes (Edward Waters) was also voted Setter of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Evens Edouard, Freshman, Opposite, Edward Waters In Wednesday’s game vs. Webber International, Edouard had a match team high of 13 kills, as well as two service aces and two digs. DEFENSIVE – Victor Scherer, Freshman, Libero, Central State In Scherer’s first two matches this season, he totaled 29 digs,…

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SIAC Week 2 Men’s Volleyball Player Honorees

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Courtesy of the SIAC Week 2: Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week ATLANTA, Ga. (February 7, 2022) – Evens Edouard (Edward Waters) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Joelvi Jimenez (Edward Waters) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Kenyon Haynes (Edward Waters) was also tabbed Setter of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Evens Edouard, Freshman, Opposite Hitter, Edward Waters Edouard totaled 41 kills and 15 digs in this past week’s trio of games. His best performance came at St. Andrews where he tallied 17 kills and…

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SIAC Softball: Albany State defeats Sewanee in opener

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From Albany State Athletics; The Jason Bryant Era at Albany State University got off to a great start as his Golden Rams beat the Sewanee Tigers 13-0 and 14-5. In game 1, Mackenzie Chamblee got the win for the Golden Rams.  Chamblee pitched 4 innings scoreless innings for the Golden Rams. Right fielder, Glory Seay, led the Golden Rams with 4 RBIs as she blasted a grand slam over the left field fence.  Romona McLeod and De’Laynie Hollis also had 2 RBIs, respectively. In game 2, the Golden Rams got off to a slow start but…

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SIAC Announces 2022 Preseason Softball Team

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From Albany State Athletics: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its 2022 Softball Preseason Teams as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The 2022 preseason team is highlighted by four returning players from Spring Hill (Morgan Kramer), Kentucky State (Moana Pinner), Albany State (Glory Seay), and Clark Atlanta (Tatianna Kelly) that were selected from the 2019 Softball All-Conference Teams. Albany State placed two on this year’s preseason team.  Albany State’s junior outfielder Glory Seay returns this season to help anchor the outfield after a freshman…

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Albany State adds 19 on 2022 signing day

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From Albany State Athletics: Albany State Coach Gabe Giardina on the 2022 class: I am very excited to announce 19 new FAMILY members to our Albany State football family. I would like to personally thank our coaches and their families for the effort they have put into signing such a talented collection of young men.  We have continued to find our type of guys that recognize how special and how hard it is to be a Golden Ram.  These are not only guys who jump off the tape but men who are leaders and…

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SIAC announces Week 1 Men’s Volleyballers of the Week

Brandon King

Wednesday afternoon the SIAC announced their week 1 Volleyball Players of the Week. Here are the honourees: From the SIAC Week 1: Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week ATLANTA, Ga. (February 2, 2022) – Jaxon Hicks (Fort Valley State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Inaugural Men’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Antonio Barraza (Central State) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Wednesday. Justin Yates (Fort Valley State) was also tabbed Setter of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jaxson Hicks, Freshman, Opposite, Fort Valley State Hicks totaled 18 kills, 12 digs, two blocks, and…

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Getting Travis Hunter cannot be the endgame for Jackson State

Brandon King

The decision of Travis Hunter, the number ranked high school player in these United States, to attend Jackson State was a watershed moment, not only for HBCU football, but potentially for college football as a whole. Those of us who are student alumni, former athletes of and media that cover HBCU’s have always wanted and strove for ways to make our beloved institutions to a higher level. A highly touted, supremely talent such as young brother Hunter shunning Power 5 schools in favour of an HBCU is precisely what so…

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Week 1 SIAC basketball players of the week

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, La’Quanza Glover (Edward Waters) was named Player of the Week, while Imani Williams (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Roger Davis (Miles) was named Player of the Week, while Raymon Adams (Central State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – La’Quanza Glover, Edward WatersGuard/Forward  |  Graduate Student  |  Jacksonville, Fla. Glover scored 22 Points and 13 rebounds in a 107-55 win over Paine College. NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK– Imani Williams, MilesForward  |  Freshman  |  Kankakee, IL Williams averaged…

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2021 SIAC Football All-Conference Honorees Announced

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from the SIAC: 2021 SIAC Football All-Conference Honors Announced ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2021) – Linebacker Stephan Pierre of Albany State headlines the 2021 All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football All-Conference team earning this year’s Overall Player of the Year (MVP) and Defensive Player of the Year award. The team, which features 26 student-athletes covering eleven positions, was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.  Kentucky State’s Running back Brett Sylve was named Offensive Player of the Year alongside Lane’s Running back, Ike Brown, who earned Freshman of the Year.  Defensive Lineman, Jamal…

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