The Department of Athletics at Albany State University (ASU) has a rich history of fielding highly competitive programs that have built long-standing winning traditions. As a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), one of the most competitive conferences at the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Division II level, Albany State prides itself on producing first-rate athletic programs for male and female student-athletes that are characterized by excellence.
In striving to become a leader in athletic achievement, the Department of Athletics is governed by rules and regulations as set forth by the NCAA and SIAC; and operates under policies established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Albany State University.
The ASU Department of Athletics strives to offer athletic programs meet all student-athletes’ individual needs, interests and abilities. Our goal is to develop an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among student athletes, coaches and staff. Albany State offers athletic programs for more than 300 student-athletes in 13 sports, including baseball, football, women’s volleyball, softball, women’s tennis, and men and women’s basketball, men and women's cross country and track and field. men's golf and women's soccer. Student-athletes that participate in these sports compete are among the elite, both regionally and nationally.
ASU athletic teams have competed at the national level and won national and conference championships in several sports. Albany State produces numerous All-Americans, All-Region and All-Conference players each year and is considered one of the top schools in the SIAC. ASU student-athletes prepare vigorously to meet the challenges of playing against and being part of the best there is to offer in Division II.
Golden Rams teams and student-athletes are among those who have captured national championships, and having won NCAA Division II individual titles in track and field in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The Golden Rams Track and Field Team has won 19 SIAC titles throughout the years (1972-1976, 1977, 1978, 1980-1987, 2003-2005, 2014), while the Lady Rams Track and Field Team has won 10 SIAC championships (1997, 1999, 2000, 2005-2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016). The Lady Rams volleyball team has won 10 SIAC championships, with nine consecutive titles (1998, 2001-2009). The Golden Rams football team won the 2010 SBN Black College National Championship and 15 SIAC titles (1984,-1986, 1988, 1993-1997, 2003-2006, 2010, 2013). The ASU baseball team has won eight SIAC championships (1991, 1994, 2001-2004, 2006, 2010, 2015) and the Lady Rams softball team has won five championships (2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013). The Lady Rams Basketball Team has won seven championships (1980, 1981, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1996 and 1998, 2015), and the Golden Rams Basketball Team has won seven championships (1973, 1983-1985, 1992, 1997 and 2007). The Men’s Cross Country Team has captured 11 titles (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980-1986), while the Lady Rams Cross Country Team has won 10 championships (1982, 1998, 1999, 2004-2008, 2010, 2012, 2015).
ASU student-athletes are strongly encouraged and supported in their academic and athletic endeavors. They are given opportunities to excel both athletically and academically. The Department strives to provide an environment that is consistent with the highest standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, integrity, self-discipline and ethical conduct. Excellence in athletics is determined by academic and athletic achievement, the development of character, maturity and a sense of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic programs. The Department’s primary goal is to contribute to the total development and education of student-athletes that will become outstanding and productive members of society.
Albany State student-athletes make a commitment to excellence both on the field of play and in the classroom. Our athletic staff, coaches, and academic support staff do an outstanding job of mentoring and monitoring both athletic and academic progress of our student athletes. We are committed to providing close interaction between its coaches, staff and student athletes. We believe active participation on an intercollegiate team will provide student athletes an opportunity to develop lifetime skills of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship and community service.
Whether you are a participant or spectator, the Albany State University Golden Rams offer much competitiveness, excitement and action in intercollegiate athletics.
