Albany, Ga. - Albany State athletics continues to build momentum as multiple programs delivered strong performances last week, setting the stage for another exciting slate of competition ahead.
The baseball team finished last week with a 2-2 record, highlighted by a win over Georgia Southwestern and a key victory in Game 2 against Spring Hill. After dropping the series opener, the Golden Rams showcased resilience with a strong offensive performance. Softball had a perfect week at 5-0, sweeping Baptist University and Benedict College, demonstrating explosive offense and efficient pitching.
On the hardwood, the women's basketball team secured a thrilling first-round victory over Kentucky State in the SIAC Championship Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals. The men's basketball team concluded its season in Memphis, losing a close first-round matchup to LeMoyne-Owen.
Women's tennis opened its 2026 campaign at the SIAC Round #1 Tournament in Orlando, Fla. Despite going 0-6, the young squad gained valuable experience for the season ahead.
Looking Ahead: A Busy Week Across Multiple Sports
- Tuesday, March – At Middle Georgia State, 6:00 PM (Cochran, Ga.)
- Women's Basketball vs Edward Waters, 2:00 PM (Morrow, Ga- SIAC Tournament)
- Women's Tennis at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural | March 5, 1:00 PM Â (Tifton, Ga.)
- Baseball vs Savannah State | March 6-7 (Albany, Ga – West Campus Baseball Field)
- Softball vs Savannah State | March 6-7 (Albany, Ga. | West Campus Softball Field)
- Track & Field at Embry-Riddle | March 7, 8:00 am (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
This week begins on the road as the baseball team travels to Cochran, Ga., for a non-conference matchup against Middle Georgia on Tuesday. The contest marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs, offering the Golden Rams an opportunity to make history while sharpening their form before returning to conference play.
Women's basketball continues its postseason run on Wednesday, March 4, as the Lady Golden Rams face Edward Waters in the quarterfinal round of the SIAC Basketball Championship Tournament. The matchup will take place in Morrow, Ga., at The Arena at Southlake. Edward Waters currently holds a 2-0 series lead over Albany State this season, setting up a highly anticipated third meeting with tournament stakes on the line.
Women's tennis returns to action on Thursday, March 5, traveling to Tifton, Ga., for a non-conference matchup as the Lady Golden Rams continue to build momentum early in the season.
The week concludes with a major conference showdown at home as both baseball and softball host Savannah State in a three-game series. The action begins with doubleheaders on Friday, March 6, followed by single games on Saturday, March 7. With conference standings beginning to take shape, these matchups will carry significant importance for both programs.
As spring competition heats up, Albany State athletics continues to show depth, determination, and momentum across multiple sports — and this week promises even more exciting moments for the Golden Rams.
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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 competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
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