Albany, GA – The Albany State Golden Rams are headed to Atlanta for the SIAC Quarterfinals, where they will face Tuskegee University in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday, March 6, at 8:00 PM. The game will take place at Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
?? Quarterfinal Matchup:
?? Venue: Forbes Arena – Morehouse College
?? Address: 830 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
? Tip-Off: 8:00 PM EST
?? Watch Live: ESPN+
?? Live Tournament Updates: SIAC Tournament Central
 
Albany State punched its ticket to the quarterfinals in dramatic fashion, defeating Lane College 105-102 in double overtime in the first round. Shakur Poteat led the charge with 27 points, while Blaise Wallace posted a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Golden Rams showed resilience and composure in crunch time, proving they are ready for another battle against a tough Tuskegee squad.
 
The #2 seed Golden Tigers (18-9, 14-5 SIAC) advanced to the quarterfinals after an 82-69 victory over Benedict College in the opening round. Led by D'Anthony Pennington, Kusamae Draper, and Kevin Sesberry and a balanced offensive attack, Tuskegee is a well-rounded team that will challenge the Golden Rams on both ends of the floor.
 
Series History – A Tight Battle
This will be the third meeting between the Golden Rams and Golden Tigers this season, with Albany State holding a 2-0 advantage after winning both regular-season matchups:

• Nov. 13, 2024: ASU defeated Tuskegee 66-60 in the home opener.
• Dec. 13, 2024: ASU claimed a 60-49 win in the YES USVI Tournament.

 
The all-time series dating back to Dec. 5, 2011, is tied at 11-11, setting the stage for a high-stakes rubber match with a spot in the SIAC Semifinals on the line.
 
A win would send Albany State to the SIAC Semifinals, keeping their championship hopes alive. The Golden Rams have already proven they can take down Tuskegee, but they will need to bring their best effort once again to survive and advance.
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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.