Tag: Benedict Football

SIAC Football Dominates NCAA Super Region Two Rankings, Claims Four of Top Five Spots

Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) continues to make its presence felt in NCAA Division II football. For the third consecutive week, the SIAC holds the top three positions in Super Region Two, according to the latest NCAA Division II Football NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings released Sunday, November 1. Kentucky State remains at the top of the region, while Central State made one of the biggest moves in this week’s rankings, climbing three positions to No. 2. Benedict maintained its No. 3 ranking, and Edward Waters moved into the…

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Benedict Shuts Down Albany State, 29-8, With Dominant Defensive Performance

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image via Nathan Salley Photography Benedict College delivered a defensive statement Saturday, shutting out Albany State through the first three quarters on its way to a convincing 29-8 victory over the Golden Rams. The Tigers controlled the game defensively and capitalized on key opportunities, turning a scoreless first quarter into a commanding halftime lead. Benedict scored 20 points in the second quarter, added a field goal in the third and finished off the victory in the fourth. Benedict’s Defense Sets the Tone After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict broke through…

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Benedict College Legend Charles “C.B.” Benson to Be Inducted Into 2027 SIAC Hall of Fame

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A historic 1,000-yard rushing season, three touchdowns against a rival, and a professional baseball career helped define Charles “C.B.” Benson’s remarkable athletic legacy. Former Benedict College standout Charles Benson is set to receive another major honor with his selection to the 2027 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Hall of Fame class. Benson made his mark as a two-sport star for the Benedict Tigers, showcasing his talents in football and baseball during the early 1960s. His accomplishments established him as one of the standout athletes in Benedict’s athletic history. C.B. Benson…

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HBCU Football: SIAC Where To Watch | Oct. 15–21

Brandon King

Three SIAC matchups are headed to ESPN+ this Saturday! 📺🔥 Here’s your guide to catching the action on October 17. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 🏈 Allen Yellow Jackets at Clark Atlanta Panthers🕐 1 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Edward Waters Tigers at Benedict Tigers🕑 2 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Albany State Golden Rams at Tuskegee Golden Tigers🕒 3 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ All three games will stream on ESPN+. Kickoff times are Eastern. 📺 WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN+ and the SIAC Network. Check the official schedule for each game’s broadcast listing. 🔥…

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Tuskegee Overcomes Five Turnovers to Stun No. 15 Benedict, 20-17

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images via Tuskegee football TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee didn’t play a clean football game Thursday night. It didn’t need to. The Golden Tigers overcame five turnovers and a pair of second-half lead changes to knock off No. 15 Benedict, 20-17, handing the Tigers their first loss of the 2026 season. Benedict entered the nationally televised matchup 3-0 overall and 1-0 in SIAC play, while Tuskegee was 1-2 overall. By the end of the night, Tuskegee had one of the biggest HBCU football wins of the young season. The Golden Tigers…

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Benedict Escapes Fort Valley State, 34-33, in Wild Overtime Finish

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Image via Nathan Salley Photography No. 19 Benedict College survived a furious Fort Valley State comeback Saturday afternoon, escaping with a 34-33 overtime victory in a wild SIAC showdown. The Tigers improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Fort Valley State dropped to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the SIAC.  After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict took a 3-0 lead on Logan Karwacki’s 29-yard field goal. Fort Valley State answered with a 70-yard touchdown run by Rodrick Payne, then converted a blocked extra point into a two-point…

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Albany State hangs on to defeat Benedict 14-12, advances in D-II Playoffs

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Image via Albany State Athletics In the first matchup between Albany State and Benedict, played on October 25, the Golden Rams laid a 31-3 donkey kicking on the Tigers in their own house. Their next meeting, which took place in the SIAC Championship Game, seemed to be on the same path, as the Golden Rams jumped out to a 17-1 lead and appeared to be on the verge of seizing control. However, Benedict battled back, stymied the Albany State offense in the second half, coming within a single play of…

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Benedict shocks Wingate in wild last second finish

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Image via Nathan Salley Photography Courtesy of Benedict Athletics 25 Winner BC 24 WU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F BC 0 0 7 18 25 WU 17 0 7 0 24 WINGATE, N.C. – In one of the wildest finishes in all of college football action on Saturday, the Benedict College Tigers stunned the Wingate Bulldogs on a last-second touchdown to take a 25-24 victory in the first round of the NCAA Division II championship, scoring 25 unanswered points for the first post-season victory in school history. Statistically, the final play…

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Albany State defeats Benedict 22-16 to claim SIAC crown

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Early on it appeared that this matchup was on the way to mirroring their meeting earlier in the season in which Albany Star came away with a dominant 31-3 win. However Benedict battled back in the second half to make things interesting but ultimately the Golden Rams managed to hang on for a 22-16 win. Albany State took the opening kickoff and marched 84 yards in 10 plays, getting in the end zone on Tiant Wyche’s 1-yard run to take an early 7-0 lead.  The Golden Rams’ defense forced Benedict…

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Lane downs Benedict, 32-27

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title image Lane Football Courtesy Lane Athletics 32 Winner LAN 27 BEN Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F LAN 6 13 6 7 32 BEN 7 14 0 6 27 South Carolina – The Lane College football team secured its first victory of the 2024 season on Saturday with a conference victory over the Benedict College Tigers. Senior receiver and return man Anthony Evelyn exploded for 276 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns to lead the way for the Dragons. The Atlantic Beach, Fla. native scored on an 82-yard punt return early in the second…

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