Tag: SIAC Tennis

SIAC announces yearly tennis honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC Mark Chigaazira of Benedict has been named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Men’s Tennis Player of the Year and headlines the 2023 All-SIAC Team, announced by the league on Saturday.  Gregory Green of Tuskegee was named 2023 SIAC Coach of the Year. The honors were determined by votes from the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Player of the Year, Mark Chigaazira, Benedict College Mark Chigaazira, a graduate student from Harare, Zimbabwe, was 13-2 overall and 10-1 conference play at the No. 1 singles…

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Albany State Tennis sweeps Point University

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams tennis team defeated Point University (7-0) this afternoon at the ASU West Campus Tennis Complex.  The Golden Rams improved to (13-4) overall while the Skyhawks fell to (1-8) overall. In doubles play, Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson won their match (6-1).  Allyah Williams Sumana Panauganti defeated their opponents (7-5).  Bianca Leao and Carla Sorroche won their match by default. In singles, Natalya Ogunwale won her match (6-1 & 6-3).  Bianca Leao  won (6-1 & 6-1).  Carla Sorroche won her match (6-1 & 6-1).  Allyah Williams and Sumana Panauganti won their respective matches by default.

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Albany State Tennis takes on Point University

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The Albany State Golden Rams tennis team will host Point University at 1:00 pm at the ASU West Campus Tennis Complex on Friday, March 24. The Golden Rams are (12-4) overall and (9-2) in the SIAC.  The Skyhawks are (1-7) overall and (1-5) in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Golden Rams and Skyhawks last played on February 11, 2023.  On that day, the Golden Rams defeated the Skyhawks (7-0).

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Albany State Tennis starts off season in winning fashion

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams tennis team kicked off their 2023 season by defeating Point University (7-0).  The Golden Rams are (1-0) on the season. In doubles, Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson won their match (6-3).  Sumana Panauganti and Allyah Williams won their match (6-1).  Bianca Leao and Carla Sorrochewon their doubles match (6-0). In the singles matches, Natalya Ogunwale won her match (6-2 and 6-1).  Asia Raulersonwon (6-4 and 6-4).  Bianca Leao defeated her opponent (6-0 and 6-1).  Carla Sorrochewon (6-0 and 6-0).  Allyah Williams won (6-0 and 6-0). Sumana Panauganti also won (6-0 and 6-0). The Golden Rams next matches will be against…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 8th at HBCU Tennis Championship

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team took part in and finished 8th the 2022 HBCU National Tennis Championship that were held September 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Albany State’s Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson advanced to the Women’s B Doubles Championship where they were defected 6-1 by Xavier University of Louisiana’s duo of Tianna Dixon and McKenna Wheatley. Here is how the standings shook out: Women’s StandingsXavier University of Louisiana – 25North Carolina Central University – 22.5Alabama A&M University – 22Alabama State University – 21.5Florida A&M University – 21Shaw University – 16Tennessee State University…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 3rd in SIAC

Brandon King

Despite not winning the conference title this weekend, the team was able to defeat the Panthers of Clark-Atlanta University in the consolation at the SIAC Tournament, 5-2. Asia Raulerson, Bianca Leao, Carla Sorroche and Sumana Panauganti were all victorious in their singles matches. In doubles competition, Leao and Panauganti claimed their match 6-2 ; Doylisha Copeland and Allyah Williams were also victors, winning match by a 6-2 count as well. With the win the Golden Rams complete the 2022 season with an 18-6 record.

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Albany State comes up short in SIAC Semis

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team will not be playing for a shot at the conference title, as they were defeated in their semi-final match with the Tigers of Savannah State, 5-2. In singles competition, Bianca Leao and Sumana Panauganti claimed victory in their matches, while in doubles play, Leao and Panaugouti won their match, (6-3). Up next for the now 17-6 Golden Rams is the consolation game against Clark-Atlanta. That and the title match between no.1 Benedict and no.3 Savannah State are both scheduled for 10 AM EST.

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Albany State tennis to hit the road for SIAC Tournament

Brandon King

This weekend the Albany State tennis team is heading to Peachtree City, GA for the SIAC Tennins Tournament April 9-10. Only the the top 4 teams in the SIAC are eligible to compete. Here are the competing squads: NO.1 Seed Benedict College ,13-6 (12-1 SIAC) No. 2 Seed Albany State 17-5 ( 12-3, SIAC) No.3 Savannah State 13-5 ( 11-3, SIAC) No.4 Clark-Atlanta University, 11-13 ( 11-5, SIAC) The Championship match will happen at 10:00 am, Sunday April 10.

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Albany State Track has standouts at Emory Spring Break Classic

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams Track & Field teams competed in the Emory Spring Break Classic on March 18-19 at Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Golden Rams women finished 10th with a team score of 31.50 while the men finished 7th with a score of 50.  Several athletes posted personal records in the 400m hurdles, 3000m SC and the 5000. Sydney Blackburn won 1st place in the women’s discus throw, improving on her D II national mark. Isaiah McCray finished in the top spot in the men’s triple jump with…

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Albany State tennis gets win over Georgia Southwestern

Brandon King

Wednesday the Albany State University women’s tennis team were victorious over the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern 5-2. In singles competition, Bianca Leao got it done in straight sets (6-4, 6-4).  Sumana Panauganti won (6-1, 6-0), while Allyah Williams and Carla Sorroche were even more dominant in their matches, both winning (6-0, 6-0). Doubles saw the ASU pairings of  Asia Raulerson & Carla Sorroche and Bianca Leao & Sumana Panauganti both winning their respective matches 6-0. Next up for the Albany State women’s tennis team is a trip to Mobile, AL on March 24 for the Conference Round-Up.

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