Albany State Basketball Archives

Albany State men’s hoops finishes homecoming week with win over Fort Valley

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 Staff

Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 73 ASU 77 Winner FVSU Team 1 2 F ASU 39 34 73 FVSU 31 46 77 Albany, Ga. – The Albany State men’s basketball team put together a week that showcased resilience, competitive fire, and steady growth, culminating in an electric Winter Homecoming victory over rival Fort Valley State. While the final results varied, the Golden Rams consistently competed, shared the ball, and delivered big-time performances on both ends of the floor. The week opened with a hard-fought 77–73 battle against…

Albany State falls to Morehouse, 82-67

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Staff

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…

Albany State drops close one at Tuskegee, 87-81

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Staff

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…

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

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Staff

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…

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

January 18, 2026 Staff

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…

Albany State falls to Central State

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Staff

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…

Second half rally pushes Golden Rams past Thorobreds 76-67

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Staff

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…

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

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Staff

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…

Kendale Johnson’s late three pushes Albany State past Allen

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Staff

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…

Albany State hoops gets by Edward Waters 69-66

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 Staff

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…