Tag: Albany State Basketball

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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Albany State falls to Central State

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 73 Winner Central St. (OH) 6-9,5-6 SIAC 66 Albany St. (GA) 7-7,6-4 SIAC Team 1 2 F Central St. (OH) 32  41  73 Albany St. (GA) 32  34  66 For 20 minutes on Saturday night, the Golden Rams went punch for punch. For the final stretch, they kept fighting. But when the clock hit zero, Albany State was left just short.Albany State dropped a 73–66 decision to Central State in SIAC action, falling to 7–7 overall and 6–4 in conference play. The game was locked in at 32–32…

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Second half rally pushes Golden Rams past Thorobreds 76-67

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images Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 67 KySt 76 Winner ASU Team 1 2 F KySt 35  32  67 ASU 33  43  76 Albany, Ga. — Trailing at the break and searching for rhythm, the Albany State men’s basketball team flipped the script in the second half Thursday night, battling past Kentucky State for a 76–67 SIAC victory inside the Arena at West Campus. The win lifts the Golden Rams to 7–6 overall and 6–3 in conference play, as Albany State once again showed its grit when it mattered most. Kentucky State…

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Albany State gets road win over LeMoyne Owen, 83-72

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State men’s basketball team continued its impressive mid-season surge on Saturday night, earning an 83–72 road victory over the Magicians of LeMoyne-Owen to improve to 6–5 overall and 5–2 in SIAC play, while extending its winning streak to six games. Behind a sharp shooting night and disciplined execution on both ends of the floor, the Golden Rams controlled the pace and delivered key runs at critical moments to pull away from the Magicians in the second half. Cameron Evans led all scorers with a…

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Kendale Johnson’s late three pushes Albany State past Allen

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Title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Columbia, S.C. — In a game that came down to the final possession, the Albany State men’s basketball team delivered a dramatic 85–84 overtime victory over Allen University on Wednesday night, extending its win streak and showcasing poise under pressure in a hard-fought SIAC battle. The Golden Rams leaned on their senior leadership and late-game execution, capped by a decisive moment in overtime when Kendale Johnson buried the game-winning three-pointer with just three seconds remaining. Johnson finished with a team-high 23 points, shooting…

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Albany State hoops gets by Edward Waters 69-66

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Title image via ASU Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams continued their impressive performance on Saturday afternoon, defeating Edward Waters College 69–66 at The Arena on the West Campus. This victory extended their current winning streak and built momentum as they prepare for nonconference play. Albany State established its dominance early with a strong offensive showing in the first half, shooting over 56 percent from the field and making timely three-pointers to take a narrow 35–32 lead into halftime. Kendale Johnson was a standout player, leading the…

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Albany State women’s basketball drops close one to LeMoyne-Owen

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 71 Winner LOC 69 ASU Team 1 2 3 4 F LOC 11  25  15  20  71 ASU 24  15  13  17  69 Albany, Ga. – In a thrilling home and conference opener inside the HPER Gym Complex, the Albany State Lady Golden Rams showcased poise, grit, and promise despite a narrow 71–69 setback to the LeMoyne-Owen Lady Magicians. Though the result didn’t fall their way, the Lady Golden Rams delivered a performance packed with encouraging takeaways as they begin their…

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Albany State drops a pair in SIAC/GSC Challenge

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 89 Winner WA 59 ASU Team 1 2 F WA 45  44  89 ASU 31  28  59 WILBERFORCE, Ohio — The Albany State University men’s basketball team opened the 2025–26 campaign with a gritty showing at the 4th Annual SIAC/GSC Challenge but ultimately came up short in both outings, falling to West Alabama on Friday and Mississippi College on Saturday. Despite the 0–2 start, the Golden Rams displayed flashes of promise. Game 1: West Alabama 89, Albany State 59In Friday’s opener, the Golden…

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