Albany, GA – The Albany State Golden Rams hit the road for a pivotal SIAC doubleheader against Edward Waters University on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. The women's game is set for a 5:30 PM tip-off, with the men's game following immediately after. Both teams are looking for crucial wins as the regular season winds down, with postseason positioning and division title implications at stake.

Women's Basketball Preview: Seeking a Season Sweep
The Lady Golden Rams (7-16, 4-13 SIAC) are eager to bounce back after a heartbreaking overtime loss to rival Fort Valley State (61-59) on February 22. Despite the setback, Albany State has shown flashes of strong defensive play and resilience, which will be key against a tough Lady Tigers squad.

Edward Waters (14-8, 10-7 SIAC) is riding a wave of momentum after a key victory over Savannah State on February 22, and will look to defend its home court while extending its win streak. The Lady Golden Rams will aim to replicate their success from January 13, when they defeated the Lady Tigers 57-50 in a defensive battle.

For Albany State, Keyra Peterson and Na'Haviya Paxton will be vital in controlling the tempo, while Jaz Vick's playmaking ability could be the X-factor in securing another win over Edward Waters. Defensively, the Lady Golden Rams must contain Edward Waters' inside scoring presence and limit second-chance opportunities to earn a much-needed victory.

Men's Basketball Preview: Redemption and Championship Aspirations
The Golden Rams (16-10, 13-6 SIAC) are looking to shake off the effects of an exhausting triple-overtime loss to Fort Valley State (95-92) on February 22. With their sights still set on a division championship, ASU must regroup quickly and take care of business against Edward Waters (16-10, 12-7 SIAC) in a high-stakes matchup.

The Tigers enter the contest looking to rebound from a 74-66 loss to Savannah State on February 15 and will be eager to get back in the win column at home. In their last meeting on January 13, Edward Waters defeated Albany State 74-64, and the Golden Rams will look to return the favor in Jacksonville.

Blaise Wallace, Shakur Poteat, and G'Shan Aldridge will be key for Albany State, as they aim to control the pace, knock down shots, and execute defensively against Edward Waters' fast-paced offense. With the division race still wide open, a win on the road would be crucial for the Golden Rams as they look to close out the regular season strong.

Game Details & How to Watch

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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.