Albany, Ga.- The Albany State Golden Rams enter a new week of competition ready to reset, refocus, and protect home court after a challenging stretch on the road and a historic postseason football run.
Last week opened in Atlanta, where both the men's and women's basketball teams battled Clark Atlanta but ultimately fell to the Panthers. The week concluded with ASU Football's hard-fought NCAA Quarterfinal loss to Newberry, ending a remarkable 12–2 season.

With fall sports officially wrapped, the spotlight now shifts fully to winter basketball, where both teams will host a pair of key SIAC East Division matchups. This week features not one, but two home doubleheaders, giving Ram Nation plenty to cheer for inside the HPER Complex.
 
Women's Basketball Preview
The Lady Golden Rams return to Albany looking to bounce back from a tough road loss at Clark Atlanta. While the offensive rhythm showed flashes, ASU struggled to convert consistently and defend late in the game.
Savannah State comes in with a disciplined defensive identity, known for pressing early and limiting transition opportunities. They have strong guard play and rely on attacking the basket, typically forcing opponents into foul trouble.

The Lady Golden Rams close the week against Edward Waters, a rapidly improving program with athletic size and a tendency to play fast. EWU brings pace, length, and an aggressive attack—especially in the open court. They force teams to adjust defensively and often push early leads through high-intensity spurts.

This matchup provides ASU an opportunity to secure a key conference win before heading into the holiday stretch.
 
Men's Basketball Preview
The Golden Rams return home seeking their first conference win after a tough outing at Clark Atlanta. Despite the loss, Albany State showcased bright spots—especially the consistent scoring presence of Cameron Evans and sharpshooting from Jeremiah Edwards.

Savannah State enters with a high-energy offense and a defensive style that mixes pressure and zone looks. They excel at forcing turnovers and generating transition scoring.

ASU wraps up the week against Edward Waters, a team that plays with toughness and thrives on defensive pressure. The Tigers often extend their defense full court and look to disrupt offensive flow early.

EWU brings size in the frontcourt and an experienced backcourt. Their pace is balanced, but their physicality sets them apart in late-game situations.

 
This matchup gives ASU a chance to build momentum before heading deeper into conference play.

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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.