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Week 3 SIAC Softballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its softball weekly honors, released by the league office on Tuesday. Miyah Rogers (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Caprice Johnson (Fort Valley State)earned Pitcher of the Week honors. PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Miyah Rogers, Benedict| Outfield  |  R-Junior  |  Thomson, Ga. Rogers helped Benedict beat Columbia International 13-12 in first game of doubleheader by going 4-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. In second game, Rogers had Benedict’s only hit in 7-0 shutout.  PITCHER OF THE WEEK – Caprice Johnson, Fort Valley State | Pitcher  |  Sophomore  |  Woodstock, Ga.  Johnson pitched the Wildcats…

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Week 5 SIAC Men’s Volleyballers of the Week

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Tuesday the SIAC named their week 5 Men’s Volleyball players of week. Here are the honourees: OFFENSIVE – D’Aaron McCraney, Freshman, Middle Hitter, Central State D’Aaron McCraney led CSU to its first win of the season last week while accumulating 17 kills, along with two service aces and three blocks in matches against D’Youville and Daeman. In CSU’s 3-0 win over D’Youville, McCraney recorded 9 kills and a .471 hitting percentage. In Saturday’s loss to Daemen, McCraney had 8 kills and a .429 hitting percentage. DEFENSIVE – Jamal Gray, Freshman, Libero,…

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Day 1 2022 SIAC Basketball Recap

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC: Game 1 (Men)  #6E Clark Atlanta – 79, #7W Central State – 64Box Score | CAU Post-Game Interview | Central State Post-Game Interview The 2022 SIAC Basketball Tournament started off strong as the Clark Atlanta Panthers team defeated the Marauders of Central State, 79-64. Central State entered the game undermanned with six players officially dressing for the Marauders. Consequently enough this was the ultimate downfall of the Marauders as they struggled mightily with Clark Atlanta’s bigs down low. Willie Green of Central State led all scorers with 23 with Clark…

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SIAC announces 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Awards

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Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its annual men’s basketball awards to cap the 2021-2022 regular season. This year’s all-conference teams, which feature ten student-athletes, were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The 2022 All Conference Team is headlined by Benedict’s senior forward, Tajh Green, who was voted 2021-2022 SIAC Player of the Year.  Player of the YearTajh Green, Benedict Green averaged 14.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game this season. He also had a total of 38 blocks…

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SIAC announces women’s basketball yearly honourees

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its annual women’s basketball awards presented by TIAA to conclude the 2021-2022 regular season. This year’s all-conference teams, which ten fifteen student-athletes, were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Tuskegee’s forward, Ashiala Jackson, leads the 2022 SIAC Women’s Basketball All-Conference team as the 2022 SIAC Player of the Year. Clark Atlanta’s Corriana Evans garnished this year’s Newcomer of the Year award, while Imani Williams of Miles College captured the SIAC Freshman of the Year award.  JuToreyia Willis of Tuskegee earned…

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SIAC unveils 2022 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

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From the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announces the brackets for its 2022 Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by TIAA. The 2022 SIAC Basketball Tournament will be held in the Rock Hill Sport & Event Center on February 28 – March 5 with 12 women’s teams and 13 men’s teams vying for the SIAC crown. For the women, Savannah State clinched the East Division title finishing with a conference record of 14-1. Finishing with a mark of 12-3 in conference, Benedict received the No. 2 seed entering the tournament over Albany State…

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Albany State softball wins 14th straight

Brandon King

Via Dr. Earnest Brown at Albany State Athetics The Albany State Golden Rams swept the Montreat Cavaliers 2-0 on Friday, February 25.  The Golden Rams improved to 14-0 on the season.  In game 1, the Golden Rams won 7-5.  Trista Murphy (2-0) earned the win for the Golden Rams.  In game 2, the Golden Rams won 8-6.  Mackenzie Chamblee (5-0) got the win for the Golden Rams.  The Golden Rams will return to action against West Georgia at the ASU West Campus on Wednesday, March 2.  For more information on the Golden Rams,…

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Brandon King

Tuesday morning the SIAC announced their weekly basketball honorees. Here is who got it done on the SIAC hardwood last week: Courtesy of the SIAC For women, Tyashia Bostick (Spring Hill) was named Player of the Week, while Takya Bennett (LeMoyne-Owen) earned Newcomer of the Week.  For men, Elias Harden (Edward Waters) was named Player of the Week, while Tariq Shepherd (LeMoyne-Owen) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.  Women’s Basketball  PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Tyashia Bostick, Spring Hill | Guard/Forward | RS Sophomore | Charleston, SC Bostick scored 36 points against Lane last week, rising to the Badgers 4th…

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Albany State Athletic Department has NCAA probation lifted

Brandon King

Tuesday morning Albany State University announced that the NCAA had removed the school’s athletic probation from probation status. As reported by WALB, back in 2016 Albany State began an internal audit of its athletic program. Following that the University self-reported potential issues to the geniuses at the NCAA. A subsequent ASU/NCAA joint investigation revealed violations for these nine sports: Mens: cross country, football, golf, baseball, basketball Women’s: volleyball, track& field, basketball, softball In addition to several operational changes and the two year probation for the athletic program the NCAA handed…

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Week 2 SIAC Softballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its softball weekly honors, released by the league office on Monday. Raelynn Lee (Lane) was named Player of the Week, while Alexandra Ballester (Spring Hill) earned Pitcher of the Week honors. PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Raelynn Lee, Lane | Outfield  |  Senior  |  South Bend, Ind. Lee led the Dragons to a pair of wins this week while hitting .714 at the plate and carrying a 1.000 fielding percentage. The senior outfielder was 5-for-7 with two runs scored and a double. The two wins move the Dragons to 5-0, the best start in…

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