Albany, Ga. – The Albany State University women's cross country team will open its 2025 season on Friday, September 5, competing in the VSU Border Clash hosted by Valdosta State University. The meet will begin at 6:15 p.m. at Freedom Park in Valdosta, Ga., and will feature a competitive 5K field with programs from across the region.

Meet Information
Event: VSU Border Clash (Women's 5K)
Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 | 6:15 p.m.
Location: Freedom Park | Valdosta, Ga.
Host: Valdosta State University

The Lady Golden Rams are no strangers to the Border Clash, as they also began their 2024 campaign at this event. In last year's meet, Albany State placed fourth overall, with four runners finishing inside the top 30, setting the tone for a strong season. With a mix of experienced returners and promising newcomers, ASU is aiming to improve on last year's performance and establish early momentum heading into the 2025 cross country schedule.

Head Coach Ken Taylor expressed confidence in the team's preparation, noting that the Border Clash serves as both a valuable measuring stick and a chance to compete against quality opponents at the start of the season.

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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.