Title image via Stefan Smith Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics 75 Tuskegee 1-3,0-0 SIAC Final 39 Cheyney 0-4 Team 1 2 F Tuskegee 32 43 75 Cheyney 25 14 39 Tuskegee men’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 SIAC) took down Cheyney (0-4, 0-0 Southland) Sunday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in dominant fashion, 75-39, to take home third place in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip Off. The Golden Tiger defense was sharp in the win, forcing a season-high 18 turnovers, and holding the Wolves to just 28.3 percent (15-of-53) from the field and…
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Tuskegee’s Kusamae Draper named to Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off All-Tournament Team
Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. __Kusamae Draper of the Tuskegee men’s basketball team was named to the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off All-Tournament Team, announced over the weekend by the tournament media relations staff. The sophomore claimed the honor after his performances in the two games played inside of the Mohegan Sun Arena against Winston-Salem State and Cheyney. He averaged 17.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in the two-game event over the weekend, helping Tuskegee go 1-1. The forward from Conyers, Ga., shot 44.0 percent (11-of-25) from the field and 85.7…
Read MoreMorehouse takes down Livingstone College, 69-53
Title image via Morehouse Athletics 69 Winner TIGERS~1 53 LC Team 1 2 F TIGERS~1 32 37 69 LC 24 29 53 Atlanta, GA- After a rough start to the season, Morehouse Basketball is back! The Maroon Tigers are currently on a two-game winning streak after going undefeated in the HBCU All-Stars Classic this weekend. Saturday night, the Maroon Tigers played Livingstone College, winning by a score of 69-53 in a game where both teams were vocally going back and forth throughout the game. The Maroon Tigers struggled shooting in the first…
Read MoreGeorgia Southwestern downs Albany State, 84-75
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season when they were defeated (84-75) by the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on Monday evening in Americus, Georgia. With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (2-1) on the season while the Hurricanes improved to (3-1) overall. The Golden Rams trailed (40-33) at the half. After a made free throw by Reggie James, the Golden Rams cut the lead to 6 with 8:16 remaining in the game. But, that would be as close…
Read MoreAlbany State hoops looks to keep clean record Monday night
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team will be looking to remain undefeated when they play Georgia Southwestern University at 7:30 pm on Monday, November 20, in Americus, Georgia. The Golden Rams are (2-0) on the season after defeating Mississippi College and the University of West Alabama in the SIAC/ GSC Challenge on November 10-12, in Albany, Georgia. Blaise Wallace lead the Golden Rams with 18 points and 11 rebounds per game. Shakur Poteat contributes with 11.5 points per game. The Hurricanes are (3-1) on the season. The Hurricanes…
Read MoreAlbany State’s “Golden Ram Tuesday” exceeds fundraising goal
Courtesy of Albany State Athletics he Albany State University Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of Golden Ram Tuesday, a dedicated fundraising effort aimed at supporting our student-athletes and their endeavors. We set an ambitious goal of $25,000, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our RAMily, we are proud to reveal that we have surpassed that goal, raising an astonishing $35,608.30. Dr. Kristene Kelly, ASU Director of Athletics, expressed her gratitude for the remarkable achievement: “We are truly humbled and grateful for the support we received during…
Read MoreAlbany State women’s hoops loses to Columbus State 73-54
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams women’s basketball team was defeated (73-54) by the Columbus State Cougars on Tuesday evening at the Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center, in Columbus, Georgia. With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (0-3) on the season while the Cougars improved to (2-0). The Golden Rams led (19-16) at the end of the 1st quarter. But, the Golden Rams only scored 9 points in the 2nd quarter while allowing 18 points to the Cougars and trailed (34-28) at the half. The Golden…
Read MoreSIAC 2023 Football All-Conference Teams Ann
Courtesy Alexandra Brown of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is excited to announce All-Conference First Team and Second Team selections, marking a spectacular conclusion to the 2023 football season. The selected honorees have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and unwavering commitment, bringing pride to their respective institutions and elevating the competitive spirit of the SIAC! ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line Roger Smith Benedict College Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Offensive Line Jemeil Jackson Fort Valley State University Junior Hampton, Georgia Offensive Line Mitchell Romig Benedict College…
Read MoreAlbany State women’s hoops falls 61-52 to West Georgia
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams were defeated (61-52) by the University of West Alabama Tigers on day 2 of the 2023 SIAC/ GSC Challenge in Carrolton, Georgia. With the loss, the Golden Rams fall to (0-2) to start the season. The Tigers earned their first win of the season and improve to (1-1) overall. The Golden Rams led (18-13) after the 1st quarter. But, a dismal 2nd quarter allowed the Tigers to take the lead (25-24) at the half. The Golden Rams were outscored (18-11) in the…
Read MoreAlbany State Volleyball ends Talledega’s 10-game win streak
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team snapped the Talladega College Tornadoes 10-game winning streak after defeating them in 5 sets on Friday evening in the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center, in Talladega, Alabama. The Golden Rams avenged a (3-1) loss to the Tornadoes on Halloween Night, in Albany. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (19-13) overall while the Tornadoes fell to (28-9) overall and (11-2) at home this season. Sydney Melton led the Golden Rams with 15 kills and 17…
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