Albany, Ga - As Albany State Athletics heads into Easter weekend, the Golden Rams carry strong momentum across multiple programs following an eventful and productive week of competition.
Baseball set the tone early with a solid 6-3 non-conference win over Middle Georgia, showcasing timely hitting and depth on the mound. The Golden Rams then turned their attention to conference play on the road against Morehouse, where they bounced back in a big way after a tough Game 1. Albany State responded with back-to-back wins, powering past Morehouse 22-8 and 11-5 to secure the series victory. The offensive production was a highlight all weekend, with the Golden Rams stringing together clutch hits and big innings to stay in control.
On the diamond, the Lady Golden Rams softball team continued its dominant stretch, putting together a flawless week. Albany State opened with an emphatic sweep of Talladega, outscoring its opponent 29-4 across two games. The momentum carried into conference play, where the Lady Golden Rams extended their winning ways with a three-game sweep over Allen. Albany State's offense remained explosive, highlighted by a 23-run performance in the series finale, while the pitching staff consistently kept opponents in check. It was a complete team effort that reinforced their position as one of the top teams in the conference.
The women's tennis team competed in the SIAC Roundup, showing resilience and growth throughout the multi-day event. The Lady Golden Rams earned a strong 4-1 victory over Benedict, highlighting their ability to capitalize on key moments in both doubles and singles play. Despite falling in other matchups, the team continued to battle and gain valuable experience against conference competition as the season came to a close.
Track & Field also delivered a strong showing at the University of West Georgia Legends Invitational. The Lady Golden Rams led the way with a second-place team finish, fueled by standout performances on both the track and in the field. The men's team added to the success with a fourth-place finish, highlighted by strong sprinting, hurdling, and field event performances. Across both squads, Albany State demonstrated depth and consistency, with multiple athletes contributing to the overall team scores.
With a successful week in the rearview, Albany State now turns its focus to another busy slate of competition.
Looking ahead, another busy weekend awaits Albany State athletics.
- Baseball – vs. Georgia Southwestern | April 7, 5:00 PM (Albany, Ga.-West Campus Baseball Field)
- Softball at Clark Atlanta | 10-11 (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Track & Field at Alice Coachman Invitational | April 11 (Albany, Ga. | Robert Cross Track)
- Baseball at Benedict | April 11-12 (Columbia, S.C.)
The week begins on Tuesday, April 7, as the Golden Rams baseball team travels to face Georgia Southwestern in a non-conference matchup, with first pitch set for 5:00 p.m.
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Softball hits the road for a key conference series against Clark Atlanta in Atlanta, Ga., on April 10-11. The series opens Friday at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Saturday doubleheader beginning at 2:00 p.m., as the Lady Golden Rams look to continue their strong conference play.
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Track & Field returns home to host the annual Alice Coachman Invitational on April 11, allowing the Golden Rams to build on last week's momentum in front of their home crowd.
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Baseball will also return to conference action over the weekend, traveling to Columbia, S.C., for a series against Benedict College on April 11-12. The series opens with a Saturday doubleheader at 12:00 p.m., before concluding with a single game on Sunday at noon.
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With multiple teams finding their rhythm at the right time, the Golden Rams head into Easter weekend with confidence, momentum, and an opportunity to continue building toward a strong finish to 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 competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
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