ALBANY, Ga. — In front of a packed Homecoming crowd, the
Albany State Golden Rams delivered a commanding 7-3 victory over the
Tuskegee Golden Tigers on Saturday afternoon at the Coliseum. With the win, Albany State improves to 6-1 overall and 5-0 in the SIAC, extending its win streak and further solidifying its position among the conference elite.
The Golden Rams came out firing early, capitalizing on both sides of the ball. Quarterback
Jaydon Kinney struck early before
Zhay'Lyn Bell entered to take charge and lead the offensive charge with poise, connecting with
Tiant Wyche for multiple key gains that set the tone.
Derrick Drayton and
Daytin Baker anchored the ground game, combining for over 150 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Albany State's offensive line, led by
Noah Stovall, provided consistent protection, allowing the Rams to dominate time of possession.
Defensively,
Isaiah Morrison and
Luke Rose spearheaded a relentless unit that kept the Tuskegee offense on its heels throughout the afternoon. The Rams' defense tallied several sacks and critical third-down stops, holding the Golden Tigers to minimal rushing yards. Cam Watts continued his standout season on special teams with an explosive punt return that ignited the crowd and shifted momentum in favor of the Rams.
With Homecoming celebrations in full swing, Albany State's victory was the perfect capstone to a festive weekend on campus.
UP NEXT
The Golden Rams head to Columbia, S.C., for a top-tier SIAC showdown against Benedict College on Saturday, October 25, in a battle for the No. 1 spot in the conference standings.
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Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football with all teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
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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 (HBCUs) 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 nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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