ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany State University women's volleyball team begins its postseason journey Tuesday, November 10, as the Lady Golden Rams face rival Fort Valley State University in the opening round of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Volleyball Championship. First serve is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. inside the HPE Arena in Fort Valley, Georgia.
Under the leadership of head coach Verniece Graham, Albany State enters the tournament riding a 15-match winning streak after closing the regular season with a 3-1 victory over Edward Waters University on November 5.
The Lady Golden Rams finished the regular season with a 24-8 overall record and an impressive 18-1 mark in SIAC competition, establishing themselves as one of the conference's top contenders heading into postseason play.
Albany State has relied on a balanced offensive attack throughout the season, led by senior outside hitter Jarianis Perez and freshman standout Amiria Anderson. Perez has continued to provide leadership and production on both sides of the net, while Anderson has emerged as a key offensive contributor during her first collegiate season.
Senior middle blocker Shaniya Banks and freshman Aleiah Carr have also played important roles in the Lady Golden Rams' offensive success, providing additional attacking options at the net.
Directing the offense are setters Liannette Burgos and Trinity Britt, who have helped establish an efficient offensive rhythm throughout the team's winning streak. Defensively, senior libero Myra Lopez has anchored the back row, providing consistency in serve receive and extending rallies with her defensive play.
The Lady Golden Rams enter Tuesday's matchup with confidence after defeating Fort Valley State twice during the regular season. Albany State swept the Wildcats 3-0 on October 6 inside the Jones Brothers HPER Complex before earning a 3-1 road victory on October 30 in Fort Valley.
Fort Valley State enters the tournament looking to reverse those results and defend its home court. The Wildcats closed the regular season with a 3-1 victory over Savannah State on November 5 and will look to carry that momentum into postseason competition.
Despite sweeping the regular-season series, Albany State understands that postseason competition presents a different challenge, especially against a familiar conference rival.
With the regular season behind them, the Lady Golden Rams will look to continue their momentum and take another step toward capturing an SIAC championship.
Tuesday's matchup marks the third meeting between the two programs this season, with Albany State seeking its third victory over the Wildcats and an opportunity to advance in the conference tournament.
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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 12 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, and football, with all teams competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
