Albany, GA – After an unexpected pause due to weather delays, the Albany State Golden Rams Softball Team (3-4, 0-0 SIAC) is set to return to action, hosting Benedict College (5-4, 2-1 SIAC) in a highly anticipated three-game weekend series to open conference play. The series will take place at Albany State University West Campus Softball Field, beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 1, at 2 PM, followed by the series finale on Sunday, March 2, at 1 PM.
Game Details
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Saturday, March 1 – Doubleheader (Game 1: 2 PM | Game 2: ~4 PM)
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Sunday, March 2 – Series Finale (1 PM)
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Albany State University West Campus Softball Field
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Despite the recent weather delay, the Golden Rams enter the series eager to make an early statement in SIAC play. Albany State holds a commanding 40-7 all-time series lead over Benedict College, dating back to 2008. The last time these two teams met in February 2024, the Golden Rams dominated the series sweep with convincing victories (17-2, 8-0, 9-1).
Meanwhile, the Lady Tigers opened SIAC competition last weekend against Fort Valley State, winning the series 2-1 and arriving in Albany with momentum on their side.
This series serves as an early-season conference test for both squads. For Albany State, it's a chance to defend home turf, extend their winning streak against Benedict, and build momentum in the SIAC standings. Meanwhile, Benedict looks to break through against the Rams and continue their strong start to 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 field 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. All teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
