Tag: Albany State University

SIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: James Hawkins of Albany State University

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from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, will feature James Hawkins of Albany State University. He is a senior majoring in Mathematics/Pre-Engineering from Fayetteville, GA. He maintains a 2.8 as a football student-athlete. Athletic Accomplishments: 2019 Fountain City Classic MVP Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:“I love math.” Goals/Plans after finishing school:“I plan to go to graduate school to become a mechanical engineer.” Your Favorite Quote:“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” What is the most valuable lesson…

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Albany State receives $250K donation from the Southern Company Foundation

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From Albany State University: Albany State University (ASU) is receiving a donationin the amount of $250,000 as part of the Southern Company Foundation’s $50 million HBCU Initiative, amulti-year investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support technology tools, infrastructure, professional development and more.   “Albany State University values the partnerships the University has established with businesses, not only in our region of Southwest Georgia, but throughout the state. This gift from the Southern Company Foundation, further shows the commitment of those partnerships and the faith they have in our University. I am looking forward to fostering the growth of our valued partnership with…

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Albany State women’s hoops defeats Clark-Atlanta 64-55

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From asugoldenrams.com: 64 ASUW 55CAUWBB Team 1 2 3 4 F ASUW 10 17 19  18  64 CAUWBB 21  9  14  11  5 ATLANTA, Ga. – After leading most of the first half and late into the fourth quarter, Clark Atlanta wasn’t able to hold off Albany State, falling 64-55 Monday at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. On Senior Night, the Lady Panthers (7-17, 5-10 SIAC) were up 53-51 after a layup with 4:16 remaining. But the Lady Panthers couldn’t hit another basket the rest of the game.  Two Mitchell free throws with 14…

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Albany State announces latest signees

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From Albany State Athletics: Story Links ALBANY, GA — The Albany State University Department of Athletics under the helm of head football coach Gabe Giardina has announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to the binding National Letter of Intent. “We’re excited with this young group of talent joining the Golden Rams football program,” said Giardina. “Recruiting season is a fun time to bring potential students on campus, introduce them to the athletic program and team. With the program losing some key players the group that we are bringing in will help set the…

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Albany State women’s hoops comes up short against Paine College

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From asugoldenrams: 62ALBW 76 PAINE Team 1 2 3 4 F ALBW 17 15 18 12 62 PAINE 18 20 14 24 76 AUGUSTA, Ga. – The fourth quarter of the Albany State University Women’s Basketball contest against Paine College was too much for the Golden Rams in an 76-62 loss in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon despite a strong third quarter performance. THE BASICSFINAL | Albany State 62, Paine College 76RECORDS | Albany State 3-13 (1-7), Paine College 6-10 (5-4)LOCATION | Augusta, Ga. (Heal Complex) INSIDE THE BOXSCOREAlexandria…

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Albany State gets in done against Paine 80-63

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From asugoldenrams: 80 ALBM 63PAINE Team 1 2 F ALBM 38 42 80 PAINE 31 32 63 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Two first-half runs and a hot-shooting touch from 3-point range in the opening half from Albany State University were the difference on Saturday afternoon, as the Paine College men’s basketball team fell, 80-63, at home. Paine dropped to 1-13 and 1-8 in the SIAC, while Albany State improved to 10-8 and 7-2 in conference action.  Senior Randy McClure paced the Golden Rams in scoring, with a double-double performance tallying 18 points and 12 rebounds…

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Albany State Men’s and Women’s Hoops take on Paine College Saturday

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The Albany State University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are heading to Augusta to take on Paine College in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play. The ladies tip off at 1p.m. EST, while the men will take the court at 3 p.m. EST. Albany State UniversityWomen’s Basketball Site3-12, 1-3 SIACPlayers to Watch:Alexandria James – 15.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.5 apgCiera Norman – 14.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.1 apgAlexis Smith – 9.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.4 apg Paine College    Women’s Basketball Site5-10, 4-4 SIACPlayers to Watch:Keondra Archie – 16.6 ppgAkirah Robinson – 8.1 ppgJasmine…

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Spring Hill edges Albany State 69-66

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Courtesy of Spring Hill Athletics: ALBANY, Ga. – The Spring Hill College (SHC) women’s basketball opened the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) portion of their season with a 69-66 victory over the Albany State University (ASU) Golden Rams in The Arena at West Campus on Saturday afternoon. SHC used outside shooting to take a quick 6-1 lead over the Golden Rams (0-4, 0-1 SIAC East) and switched to an inside game to maintain a 21-18 advantage at the end of the 1st period. ASU rallied to take a 34-33 lead into the locker…

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Miles College defeats Albany State 21-6 in SIAC Title Game

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From ASU goldenrams: ALBANY, Ga.- The Miles College Golden Bears captured the 2019 SIAC Football Championship with a 21-6 victory over Albany State University Saturday afternoon at the ASU Coliseum. With the victory, Miles snaps the Rams’ win streak at two games and wraps the 2019 season at 7-4 overall. The game was a slow start for both teams they both finished the first quarter not adding points on the board.  Golden Bears offense came alive as they scored in each remaining quarter. Miles finished the day with 283 yards…

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Albany State pounds Fort Valley 42-6 in Fountain City Classic

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From asugoldenrams: COLUMBUS, Ga. – Albany State completed its sweep of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Eastern Division on Saturday, Nov. 9, defeating rival Fort Valley State University, 42-6, in the 30th Annual Fountain City Classic at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Golden Rams are now 23-7 against Fort Valley State since the rivalry game moved to Columbus in 1990. ASU (7-3) will carry a two-game win streak into next the SIAC Football Championship next Saturday, Nov. 16 when the Golden Rams will welcome the SIAC West Champion…

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