The Golden Rams’ four-set victory adds another milestone to a strong season for the Georgia HBCU.
Albany State University’s women’s volleyball team, known for their impressive skills, earned its 20th win of the season Wednesday, October 21, defeating Allen University 3-1 in Columbia, South Carolina, showcasing the strength of Albany State volleyball.
The Golden Rams won 25-17, 23-25, 25-23 and 25-9 at Adams Gymnasium. Allen’s official box score lists Albany State at 20-8 overall and 14-1 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play following the match.
In an October 22 recap, Albany State said the victory extended its winning streak to 11 matches and marked its first 20-win campaign since the 2023-24 season under head coach Verniece Graham.
Allen pushes back before Albany State pulls away
The match was tied after two sets, and the third was decided by two points. The final set was a different story: Albany State outscored Allen 25-9 to finish the match without needing a fifth.
Allen’s statistical report shows how sharply the Golden Rams improved after their second-set struggle. Albany State committed 10 attacking errors in that set, with 11 kills on 30 attempts. Its hitting percentage was .033.
In the fourth, the visitors produced 14 kills with only three errors on 27 attempts, a .407 hitting percentage. Allen recorded four kills and seven errors in the same set.
Those numbers describe the decisive change in efficiency. Albany State finished more attacks while making fewer mistakes, turning a competitive match into a comfortable closing set.
Players behind the milestone
Albany State’s recap credited Jarianis Perez with 13 kills and 10 digs. Amiria Anderson added 12 kills. Trinity Britt recorded 25 assists, while Liannette Burgos contributed 20. Myra Lopez led the team with 15 digs.
The box score lists 50 Albany State kills against 29 for Allen. The Golden Rams hit .243 overall, while the Yellow Jackets finished at .010. Allen’s record after the match stood at 5-15 overall and 4-12 in conference competition.
A look at the recent schedule
Albany State’s published schedule places the Allen trip directly after an October 20 road match at Benedict College, also in Columbia. The Golden Rams won that earlier contest in five sets, 3-2.
Earlier October results included wins over Miles, Lane, LeMoyne-Owen, Fort Valley State, Clark Atlanta, Savannah State and Edward Waters. The schedule offers a broader view of the team’s conference run beyond the single milestone match.
For readers following HBCU athletics from the Mohawk Valley, the official schedule and box scores provide a direct way to follow programs outside the largest television markets. They show opponents, results and upcoming viewing links without relying only on rankings or highlight clips.
What comes next
The Golden Rams are scheduled to host Clark Atlanta on Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. at the Jones Brothers HPER Complex in Albany, Georgia. Their published schedule includes links for coverage through the SIAC Network and for live statistics.
A road match at Fort Valley State is scheduled for October 30, followed by a November 3 home match against Savannah State. Fans should check the university’s schedule for any changes.
The next test is whether Albany State can carry its late-match efficiency into those remaining contests. Twenty wins is an established milestone; the next results will determine how the rest of the season develops.
