Albany State Rises In NCAA Regional Rankings

ATLANTA, Georgia – Concluding an exciting weekend of SIAC football action, the Golden Rams not only clinch the Eastern Division, but stands tall in the second week of the NCAA Super Region Two Regional Rankings, announced Monday.
 
The Golden Rams secured the No. 7 spot behind West Alabama and Florida Tech who also holds 6-3 records. Albany State has improved after last week’s debut at No. 10.  
 
In last weekend’s contest, Albany State extended their win streak to six games with a 21-0 shutout of Benedict College Saturday afternoon at C.W. Johnson Stadium.
 
It is ASU's first shutout since their 38-0 Homecoming win over Morehouse in 2015. The Golden Rams move to their SIAC record to 5-0 (6-3 overall) and claimed the title as the 2018 Eastern Division Champions.
 
They have now solidified a spot in the SIAC Championship on Nov. 10, marking their first appearance in the title game since the 2015 season. The game will be played at the SIAC West Division Champion's campus, which will be the winner of next week's Tuskegee vs. Miles game.
 
The Golden Rams regular season final will take place next Saturday at the 29thAnnual Fountain City Classic. Kickoff is scheduled for 2pm at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Georgia. CLICK HERE for tickets and more information on this year's festivities.
 
For more information on the 2018 SIAC football championship, click here. 
 
SUPER REGION TWO                         
1          West Ga.         9-0       9-0
2          Valdosta St.     8-0       8-0
3          Lenoir-Rhyne   8-1       8-1
4          Bowie St.         6-1       7-1
5          West Ala.        6-3       6-3
6          Florida Tech    6-3       6-3
7          Albany St. (GA)           6-3       6-3
8          West Florida   5-2       5-3
9          Wingate          6-3       6-3
10        Fayetteville St. 6-1       6-1

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