Albany State’s triumphs in 2017-18

By Ron Seibel

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June 9, 2018

The Albany State softball team celebrates after defeating Kentucky State 4-3 to win the SIAC Championship. (File photo)

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Albany State swept the SIAC Commissioner’s Cup awards for the 2017-18 academic year.

Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina celebrates following the Rams’ 29-12 victory Sept. 2 over Valdosta State. (Staff Photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State starting pitcher Michael Reddick, center, celebrates with teammate Ryan McClendon (23) after the final out of the Rams’ SIAC baseball tournament victory May 5 over Miles. The Golden Rams went on to win the SIAC title. (Staff Photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State pitcher Tyler Wilcher, left, is tackled by Tyler Morris (18) to start the celebratory dogpile following the Golden Rams’ SIAC Tournament victory Sunday over Kentucky State. (Staff Photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State third baseman Kelvin Wimbish, center, embraces first baseman Tyler Morris (18) as the Golden Rams celebrate their SIAC baseball tournament victory Sunday. (Staff Photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State’s softball team poses with the SIAC Championship trophy following the Rams’ win Saturday over Kentucky State. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Albany State’s Lauren Lowery (left), Lavette Tucker and Aryn McGowan were named to the SIAC All-Tournament team. McGowan was also named tournament MVP and ASU head coach Amber Barker received coach of the tournament honors. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Albany State University head coach Gabe Giardina and his Rams pose with the Fountain City Classic trophy after defeating Fort Valley State 34-9 in Columbus on Saturday. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Freshman quarterback Kelias Williams was named Fountain City Classic game MVP for the Albany State Rams. He finished 12 for 22 passing for 141 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 106 yards, including two scores. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Gabe Giardina takes the field for the first time as Albany State’s head coach prior to Saturday’s game against Valdosta State.

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