Albany, GA – The Albany State Golden Rams are set to face their in-state rival, Fort Valley State, in a crucial SIAC doubleheader on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the HPE Complex in Fort Valley, GA. The women's game tips off at 1:05 PM, with the men's game following immediately after. Both games will be showcased live on HBCU GO, providing fans with an opportunity to watch this highly anticipated rivalry matchup.

Women's Basketball Preview: Seeking Redemption

The Lady Golden Rams (7-15, 4-12 SIAC) enter the contest looking to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to Benedict on February 15 and Allen University on February 17. Meanwhile, Fort Valley State (8-15, 4-12 SIAC) also comes into the matchup after consecutive losses to Allen (Feb. 15) and Benedict (Feb. 18).

When these two teams last met on February 1, the Lady Wildcats edged the Lady Golden Rams 59-56 in a tightly contested game. Albany State will aim to flip the script this time around and secure a much-needed win. The Lady Golden Rams' last victory came on February 11, when they defeated Edward Waters 48-44 in a defensive battle.

Key factors for ASU will be strong rebounding and improved offensive efficiency, as they look to contain FVSU's attack while generating higher-percentage scoring opportunities.

Men's Basketball Preview: Aiming to Extend Win Streak

The Golden Rams (16-9, 13-5 SIAC) come into the matchup riding a two-game winning streak, with impressive victories over Benedict (68-60) on February 15 and Allen University (73-55) on February 17.

Fort Valley State (10-15, 9-9 SIAC) enters the contest after splitting their last two games, defeating Allen 62-61 in a thriller on February 15, but falling to Benedict 65-53 on February 18.

The last time these two teams met on February 1, Albany State dominated the Wildcats with a 73-52 victory. However, FVSU leads the all-time series 14-13 since 2010, making this game another opportunity for ASU to even the rivalry record.