Columbia, SC - The Albany State Lady Golden Rams (6-8, 4-5 SIAC) are set for an exciting weekend of SIAC basketball as they travel to Columbia, SC, for a two-game series against Allen University and Benedict College. After a hard-fought 47-51 loss to Tuskegee University on Wednesday, January 15, the Lady Golden Rams are eager to bounce back and solidify their position in the conference standings.

Game 1: Albany State vs. Allen University
?? Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
?? Location: John Hurst Adams Gym, Columbia, SC
? Tip-Off: 2:00 PM
?? Watch Live: Allen University Sports Network
?? Live Stats: AU Yellow Jackets Live Stats

The Lady Golden Rams will open the weekend against the Allen University Lady Yellow Jackets (9-5, 4-3 SIAC), who are riding high after a 78-62 victory over Claflin University on January 8. This matchup will be critical as both teams aim to gain ground in the competitive SIAC standings.

In their last meeting on February 10, 2024, Allen narrowly defeated Albany State 69-64, extending their series lead to 5-2. However, Albany State claimed an earlier victory over Allen on January 22, 2024, securing a thrilling 64-62 win on the road. The Lady Golden Rams will look to replicate that success on Saturday by capitalizing on their defensive strength and balanced scoring.

Game 2: Albany State vs. Benedict College
?? Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
?? Location: HRC Center, Columbia, SC
? Tip-Off: 5:30 PM
?? Live Stats: Benedict Tigers Live Stats

The weekend concludes with a matchup against Benedict College (5-8, 3-5 SIAC) on Monday evening. Benedict enters the series after a close 63-67 loss to Clark Atlanta on January 13.
Albany State holds a 2-0 win streak over the Lady Tigers, with their most recent victory coming on February 12, 2024, when the Lady Golden Rams secured a narrow 63-62 win. The Lady Golden Rams will aim to maintain their dominance over Benedict by controlling the tempo and relying on strong performances from their key players.

These two conference matchups are pivotal as the Lady Golden Rams seek to climb the SIAC standings. With a chance to avenge last season's loss to Allen and extend their streak against Benedict, Albany State will need to bring their best effort to Columbia, SC.
 
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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.