Tag: SIAC

Benedict spoils Albany State’s homecoming 24-20 in key SIAC matchup

Brandon King

24 vs 20 BENEDICT (7-0 , 4-0) -VS- ALBANY ST. (GA) (5-2 , 3-1) Team 1 2 3 4 F  BC 7 10 7 0 24 ASU 0 7 7 6 20 Saturday Benedict did something that has not happened since October 29, 2019– beating Albamy State in a regular season SIAC game. The 24-20 defeat not only ended the Golden Rams’ four game winning streak on the season, but a ten-game conference streak as well. Benedict went right to work, taking the opening kickoff and driving 85 yards, taking a 7-0 lead…

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Fort Valley doubles up Morehouse 56-28 on Wildcat Senior Day

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Courtesy of Fort Valley State Athletics 28 MHC 56  FVSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MHC 0 14 0 14 28 FVSU 14 7 21 14 56 FORT VALLEY, Ga. – The final Wildcat Stadium days will always bring a smile to a dozen Wildcat seniors. Fort Valley State scored three times in a six-minute span of the third quarter and ran away from Morehouse College, 56-28, on the gridiron Saturday afternoon for ‘Senior Day.’ Leading by only one score, 21-14, at half, the top Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference running…

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SIAC names Danyelle Mathis Deputy Commissioner

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference adds Danyelle Mathis to staff as Deputy Commissioner. As Deputy Commissioner, Mathis will serve as administrative oversight for internal business operations within the SIAC office. She will support the role of the Commissioner by managing daily operations, accounting, and human resources. “We have a tremendous chance as a league to develop and improve our internal operations, and Danyelle is uniquely equipped to lead us in this area,” SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman, “With her expertise and abilities, I am confident that she will serve our…

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Albany State v Benedict College Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday is the biggest and most anticipated matchup, up to this point, in the SIAC this season when the undefeated Benedict Tigers head to Albany, GA to battle the defending conference champions the Albany State Golden Rams.  Albany State was not a good guest on their first visit to Nathaniel Glover Community Field as they administered a 55-7 donkey-kicking to Edward Waters. SIAC Offensive Player of the Week, quarterback Dionte Bonneau, posted his season high in passing yards with 293 and tied the same mark with two touchdown passes. The…

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Albany State ranked in two D2 national polls

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The SIAC defending champion Albany State Golden Rams (5-1, 3-0) are one of just three HBCU’s , along with Virginia Union and Benedict, to be ranked in both the d2football.com and AFCA D2 polls. The Golden Rams, who are coming off a 55-7 thrashing of Edward Waters this past Saturday, moved up in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) from 22t to no. 21, right behind Texas A&M-Kingville (6-0), who also moved up to 20 from 22t. However in the d2football.com poll, Albany State dropped a spot, from no. 13…

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Week 6 SIAC Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (October 10, 2022) – Dionte Bonneau (Albany State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Ethan Manns (Fort Valley State) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Jared Eubanks (Benedict) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Adeon Farmer (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Dionte Bonneau, Albany State | Quarterback  |  Junior  |  Atlanta, Ga. Dionte Bonneau finished 11-of-18 for 293 yards and two touchdowns in the Golden Rams 56-7 victory over the Edward Waters Tigers. DEFENSIVE – Ethan Manns, Fort Valley State|…

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SIAC renewed partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Courtesy of the SIAC: ATLANTA, GA. (October 6, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced today the renewal of its partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”). Through the partnership, Academy will maintain its title as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the SIAC. The continued partnership between the SIAC and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to SIAC students, student-athletes, faculty, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores.…

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Albany State volleyball gets sweep against Fort Valley

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics: The Albany State Golden Rams defeated arch-rival Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-0) this evening at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (11-6) overall and (11-2) in the SIAC.  The Wildcats fell to (3-15) overall and (1-5) in the conference. The Golden Rams swept the season series against the Wildcats.  In their season opener, the Golden Rams defeated the Wildcats (3-0) in Fort Valley, Georgia on Thursday, September…

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SIAC Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC: Ike Brown (Lane) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Nijul Canada (Lane) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Arnes Huskic (Tuskegee) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Kaz Dina (Central State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Ike Brown, Lane | Running Back  |  Sophomore  |  Shreveport, La. Brown accounted for 137 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in Lane’s win over Tennessee State University. The sophomore caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to put the Dragons ahead 20-17. In…

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Benedict smacks around Fort Valley, 45-13

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Courtesy of Benedict College Athletics 45  BCFB 13 FVSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F BCFB 13 7 20 5 45 FVSU 6 0 0 7 13 FORT VALLEY, Ga. – In the battle of unbeatens, the Benedict College Tigers dominated the Fort Valley State Wildcats 45-13 on Saturday. Benedict gained 473 yards, rushing for a season-high 299 yards, while Benedict’s top-ranked defense held the SIAC’s third-ranked offense to a season-low 207 yards. The Tigers improve to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SIAC. Fort Valley State falls to 4-1…

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