SAVANNAH, GA (March 4, 2024) — The 2024 SIAC Basketball Tournament presented by Cricket Wireless saw electrifying postseason play in its first round of action with
Lane,
LeMoyne-Owen, and
Edward Waters all advancing to the second round of action inside Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
The men’s bracket tipped-off with a gripping defensive matchup between Lane and
Albany State . The three-seeded Dragons used a nine-point run to gain momentum, establishing a significant lead by halftime, ending in an eleven-point victory, 80-69.
Junior guard
Floyd Williams recorded a team high 18 points, while
Jeremiah Foster and
Darell Johnson bolstered a strong defense, significantly contributing to the team’s win over Albany State.
Johnson finished the night with 17 points, three blocks and five defensive rebounds, while Foster showcased his dominance on the boards with seven defensive rebounds, three blocks and two steals against the Golden Rams.
Lane advances to the second round to take on four seed Allen Tuesday night at 7:30 inside Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
In their second meeting this season, sixth-seed LeMoyne-Owen completed the sweep over
Fort Valley State in an early contest Monday afternoon, 86-78.
Chris Peoples emerged as the Magicians’ leading scorer with 16 points while sophomore forward
Matthew Spears would lead on the defensive front, securing five defensive rebounds and one block during the matchup.
The Magicians’ victory propels them to the second round where they’ll face third seeded
Benedict Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at Tiger Arena.
Entering play as the East Division’s sixth seed, Edward Waters took on a formidable opponent in
Central State.
Under the guidance of first-year head coach
Cabral Huff, the Tigers clinched a 81-76 victory with
Goliath Mitchell leading all scorers with 23 points. The junior guard was also a dominant force in the paint, accounting for five defensive rebounds.
The Tigers advance to the second-round to face Spring Hill Wednesday night at 7:30 at Tiger Arena.
The 2024 SIAC Basketball Tournament presented by Cricket is being hosted at Savannah State University from round one to the semifinals on March 3-9. The championship games will be played at Enmarket Arena on March 10. All tournament games are streaming on ESPN+. Visit the tournament championship page for more information, and follow the SIAC on
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About the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
www.thesiac.com.