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Albany State wide receiver Ta'Keevian Harris and Clark Atlanta wide receiver Trenton Earl will be two key components in the battle for the SIAC East Division.

Football 10/19/2016 1:58:00 PM

Game Day RAM-blings: Albany State Golden Rams vs. Clark Atlanta Panthers

ALBANY, Ga.- The Albany State Golden Rams (3-3, 2-1) and Clark Atlanta University Panthers (5-2, 3-2) are set to meet at the Albany State University Coliseum in Albany, Ga. The contest will match the top two teams in the SIAC East Division. This will be the 28th meeting between the two programs, with Albany State leading the overall series 25-2. The Panthers last victory over ASU can in 2001, a narrow 17-14 win. Since that date, the Golden Rams have won the last 14 games. The last meeting between the schools occurred in 2015 when ASU defeated CAU 26-14 in Atlanta.

In Week 7, Albany State won its second straight game when it defeated Morehouse College 26-21 on the road. Quarterback Caleb Edmonds was 18-for-29 for 170 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 10 times for 84 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Quadrey Simmons was the recipient of one of Edmonds' touchdown passes. He finished with three receptions for 55 yards. Place kicker Emilio Maldonado was 2-for-2 on PATs and connected a 37-yard field goal to go with his five kickoffs for a total of 304 yards.

On defense, linebacker Zavondric Shingleton led the team with 10 tackles (four solos), and safety Nick Scott added eight tackles (six solos). Defensive lineman Monte Taylor recorded eight tackles, a sack and a pass breakup.

Last week, Clark Atlanta defeated Benedict College during its annual homecoming game. Vanderbilt transfer quarterback Johnathon McCrary was 21-for-31 passing for 302 yards and two touchdowns, and he rushed 10 times for 42 yards. Wide receiver Trenton Earl had seven receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns.

The Panther defense was led by Jacob Mitchell, who recorded eight tackles and a fumble recovery. Defensive back Jaquatin Victrum added seven tackles and an interception, and Mykel Lucear tallied six tackles.

Clark Atlanta has won four straight contests since losing to Fort Valley State 37-31 in overtime on Sept. 17.

The Albany State-Clark Atlanta game will be televised on Aspire TV. Fans can also hear the contest on KISS FM 98.1 in Albany, Ga.

Albany State vs. Clark Atlanta-Game Notes

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Albany State-Clark Atlanta Football Series

Year                   Results
1989                    Albany State 44, Clark Atlanta 13
1990                    Albany State 36, Clark Atlanta 13
1991                    Clark Atlanta 14, Albany State 6
1992                    Albany State 41, Clark Atlanta 7
1993                    Albany State 20, Clark Atlanta 12
1994                    Albany State 54, Clark Atlanta 10
1995                    Albany State 31, Clark Atlanta 23
1996                    Albany State 28, Clark Atlanta 12
1997   Albany State 14, Clark Atlanta 10
1998   Albany State 32, Clark Atlanta 6
1999   Albany State 42, Clark Atlanta 0
2000   Albany State 22, Clark Atlanta 0
2001   Clark Atlanta 17, Albany State 14
2002   Albany State 33, Clark Atlanta 0
2003   Albany State 56 , Clark Atlanta 7
2004   Albany State 58, Clark Atlanta 0
2005   Albany State 45, Clark Atlanta 12
2006   Albany State 24, Clark Atlanta 13
2007   Albany State 17, Clark Atlanta 14
2008   Albany State 34, Clark Atlanta 20
2009   Albany State 32, Clark Atlanta 29
2010   Albany State 28, Clark Atlanta 13
2011   Albany State 19, Clark Atlanta 13
2012   Albany State 36, Clark Atlanta 9
2013   Albany State 30, Clark Atlanta 7
2014   Albany State 34, Clark Atlanta 12
2015   Albany State 26, Clark Atlanta 14

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Players Mentioned

#1 Nick Scott: DB; 6' 0"; Junior

#7 Zavondric Shingleton: LB; 6' 4"; Senior

#16 Caleb Edmonds: QB; 6' 3"; Senior

#19 Quadrey Simmons: WR; 6' 2"; Junior

#94 Monte Taylor: DL; 6' 4"; Senior

#18 Emilio Maldonado: K/P; 6' 1"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#1 Nick Scott
: 6' 0"; Junior
: DB

#7 Zavondric Shingleton
: 6' 4"; Senior
: LB

#16 Caleb Edmonds
: 6' 3"; Senior
: QB

#19 Quadrey Simmons
: 6' 2"; Junior
: WR

#94 Monte Taylor
: 6' 4"; Senior
: DL

#18 Emilio Maldonado
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: K/P