Jacksonville, Fla. — The Albany State University Lady Golden Rams delivered a strong weekend performance on the road, capturing a 2-1 SIAC conference series win over Edward Waters University. Albany State showcased resilience, timely hitting, and consistent pitching to secure victories in the first two games before closing out the series with a competitive finale.
 
Albany State set the tone in Game 1, battling back to earn a 6-3 victory. The Lady Golden Rams struck first in the opening inning when Avery Fisher doubled to bring home the game's first run. After Edward Waters took a brief lead midway through the game, Albany State responded in the fifth inning with key offensive execution. Olivia Mason delivered a clutch hit to tie the game before a sacrifice bunt from Brielle Thompson gave the Lady Golden Rams a 3-2 advantage.
 
With the game tied again late, Albany State turned to its playmakers in the seventh inning. The Lady Golden Rams capitalized on opportunities, highlighted by Fisher's second double of the game, which drove in two insurance runs to seal the win. In the circle, Kenzie Fitch delivered a complete-game performance, allowing just three runs (two earned) on five hits while keeping Edward Waters off balance throughout the contest.
 
The momentum carried into Game 2, where Albany State secured an 8-2 win behind a balanced offensive attack. After trailing early, the Lady Golden Rams responded in the middle innings with an explosive fifth inning. Fisher once again sparked the offense with a two-run home run, while Aniyah Dixon added a sacrifice fly to extend the lead.
 
Albany State continued to build on its advantage in the sixth inning when Tranasia Parker launched a two-run home run, pushing the lead to 7-2. The Lady Golden Rams added another run in the seventh to cap off the scoring. In the circle, Tamia Pierce earned the win with a strong five-inning outing, limiting Edward Waters to just one hit while allowing two runs. The bullpen combination of Kye Gordon and Kyla Fitch closed the door to secure the series-clinching victory.
 
In Game 3, Albany State once again came out strong, jumping ahead early thanks to a two-run home run from Tranasia Parker in the first inning. The Lady Golden Rams continued to battle throughout the game, adding runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings. Olivia Mason contributed with an RBI double, while Abbigale Jones and Kaylah Howard added key hits late to fuel the comeback effort.
 
Despite the offensive push, Edward Waters was able to hold on for an 8-6 decision, but Albany State's effort throughout the game highlighted its competitiveness and depth across the lineup.
 
Across the series, Albany State was led by standout performances from Fisher, who delivered multiple extra-base hits and a home run, and Parker, who provided power at the plate with two home runs. Mason also played a key role offensively with timely hits in all three games, while the pitching staff, led by Fitch and Pierce, provided stability in the circle.
 
Up next, Albany State will return home for a midweek non-conference doubleheader against Paine College on Wednesday, March 25, as the Lady Golden Rams look to carry their strong play back to Albany.
 
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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.