Albany, GA – The Albany State Golden Rams (9-7, 6-3 SIAC) will look to bounce back on Friday as they travel to Columbia, SC, to face the Allen University Yellow Jackets in a key SIAC matchup. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM inside John Hurst Adams Gym.

The Golden Rams (9-7, 6-3 SIAC) are looking to rebound after a 74-64 loss to Edward Waters on January 13, which snapped their three-game win streak. Despite the setback, Albany State has displayed resilience throughout the season, which has led to standout performances from Blaise Wallace, Shakur Poteat, and G'Shan Aldridge. The Golden Rams will need to rely on their balanced scoring and strong defensive presence to regain their momentum on the road.

The Yellow Jackets (3-8, 1-6 SIAC) will come into Friday's game on short rest, having faced Clinton College the night before. Allen will look to build on their success from their last meeting against Albany State. Allen University has shown resilience throughout the season and will aim to defend its home court.

In the last meeting on February 10, 2024, the Yellow Jackets edged Albany State 73-68 in a hard-fought battle. Since rejoining the conference, the series between the two programs is tied 3-3, adding another layer of intensity to Friday's showdown.

Game Details
?? Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
?? Location: John Hurst Adams Gym, Columbia, SC
? Tip-Off: 7:00 PM
?? Watch Live: SIAC Network
?? Live Stats: Live Stats Link
The Golden Rams will look to even the series and return to their winning ways as they face the Yellow Jackets in this pivotal SIAC matchup.
 
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
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.