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SIAC announces Week 1 Men’s Volleyballers of the Week

Brandon King

Wednesday afternoon the SIAC announced their week 1 Volleyball Players of the Week. Here are the honourees: From the SIAC Week 1: Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week ATLANTA, Ga. (February 2, 2022) – Jaxon Hicks (Fort Valley State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Inaugural Men’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Antonio Barraza (Central State) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Wednesday. Justin Yates (Fort Valley State) was also tabbed Setter of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jaxson Hicks, Freshman, Opposite, Fort Valley State Hicks totaled 18 kills, 12 digs, two blocks, and…

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SIAC Basketball Week 9 Player Honorees

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From the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Kayla Simmons (Lane) was named Player of the Week, while Jazeem Bethea (Allen) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Stanley Christian (Allen) was named Player of the Week, while Brandon Miller (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Kayla Simmons, Lane, Forward  |  Junior  |  Brandon, MS  Simmons had a monster week that included two SIAC West wins. In a road victory over Kentucky State, the junior forward scored 33 points on 13-of-16 shooting (83%) from the field…

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SIAC unveils 2022 Baseball All-Conference Teams

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Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released its 2022 Baseball Preseason Teams as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. High expectations are on the horizon for the Spring Hill Badgers leading all teams with seven preseason selections. Spring Hill is looking to repeat their SIAC Championship title from 2019 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.  The 2022 SIAC Baseball Preseason First team is heavily decorated with players from Miles College as well. Two of the four players from Miles…

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2022 SIAC Softball Preseason Teams Announced

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its 2022 Softball Preseason Teams as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The 2022 preseason team is highlighted by four returning players from Spring Hill (Morgan Kramer), Kentucky State (Moana Pinner), Albany State (Glory Seay), and Clark Atlanta (Tatianna Kelly) that were selected from the 2019 Softball All-Conference Teams. In her rookie season with the Badgers, Kramer built a 4-2 record with two complete games and a 2.98 ERA over 44.2 innings pitched.…

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Albany State falls late to Columbus State 78-75

Brandon King

The Albany State University Men’s basketball team ( 7-14, 5-7) suffered a tough loss to the Cougars of Columbus State University ( 14-6, 5-5) Monday evening. The Golden Rams were up 36-34 at the end of the first half and would continue to hold the advantage in the second half, pushing the lead to 17 points at 55-38 when Maxwell Harris sank a pair of free throws with 13:46 to go in the contest. Over the ensuing nearly twelve minutes, Columbus State would outscore Albany State 37-20, tying the game…

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SIAC Commences Inaugural Men’s Volleyball Season

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Courtesy of the SIAC: Click here for SIAC Men’s Volleyball Composite Schedule ATLANTA, Ga. (January 31, 2022) – Through a grant from USA Volleyball and the First Point Volleyball Foundation, the SIAC announced its intent to add men’s volleyball as a conference sport back in 2019. This year, six SIAC member institutions – Benedict College, Central State University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, and Morehouse College — will compete for the inaugural SIAC crown in April as men’s volleyball becomes the league’s 15th championship sport. In the…

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Albany State v Savannah State Men’s basketball game postponed

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Saturday’s men’s basketball game between Savannah State and Albany State has been postponed by SSU due to COVID-19 protocols. However the women’s game between the two schools will play their game as scheduled this Saturday at Tiger Arena with tip=off scheduled for 1p.m.

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SIAC announces weekly basketball honourees

Brandon King

From the SIAC; The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Bria Gibbs (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, while Ta’Quashia Lumpkin (Savannah State) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Deshawn Millington (Tuskegee) was named Player of the Week, while Devin Booker (Tuskegee) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Bria Gibbs, Savannah State, Center  |  Junior  |  Greensboro, N.C. Bria Gibbs had another fantastic week, scoring double figures in two wins for Savannah State. Against Spring Hill, Gibbs recorded her fifth double-double of the season with…

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SIAC Basketball Week 6 Players Honourees

Brandon King

From the SIAC ATLANTA, Ga. (January 11, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Le’Andrea Gillis (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, while Corriana Evans (Clark Atlanta) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Chris Martin (Clark Atlanta) was named Player of the Week, while Jaden Gray (Spring Hill) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Le’Andrea Gillis, Savannah State Guard  |  Junior  |  Adrien, Ga. Le’Andrea Gillis led the Lady Tigers to their 10th consecutive victory of the season on Saturday’s 75-54 win over Lane-with a…

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Week 4 SIAC Women’s and Men’s Basketball Honorees

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From the SIAC:  The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Kayla Simmons (Lane) was named Player of the Week, while Corriana Evans (Clark Atlanta) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Tajh Green (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Shamon Mosley (Kentucky State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Kayla Simmons, LanePower Forward/Center  |  Junior  |  Brandon, MS Simmons helped Lane to a 2-1 record for the week while averaging a double-double (14.7 points and 11.7 rebounds). The junior from Brandon, Miss.…

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