FVSU Wildcats fall short to the Golden Rams of Albany State University in 26th Annual Fountain City Classic
Lawrence G. Malloy
FVSU Peachite Staff Writer and Social Media Correspondant
Columbus, Georgia- The Fort Valley State University Wildcats took on the Golden Rams of Albany State University in its 26th Annual Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 P.M.
This matchup was the determining factor as to whether either team would advance to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship otherwise known as “The Crampton Bowl” in Montgomery, Alabama on November 14, 2015 between the winner of the Western Conference Matchup and the Eastern Conference Matchup. The Western Conference Matchup was between The Albany State University Golden Ram Football Team (5-0 SIAC, 5-3 OVERALL) and The Fort Valley State University Wildcat Football Team(5-0 SIAC, 5-3 OVERALL). The winner of this game would go on to compete against the Winner of the Western Conference Matchup which would be between the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Football Team (4-0 SIAC, 8-1 OVERALL) and the Miles College Golden Bears Football Team (4-0 SIAC, 5-4 OVERALL).
Hitting the ball early and scoring, The Albany State University Rams scored on a 12-yeard touchdown pass from Caleb Edmonds to Jesse Atkins. This would seem to be efficient as the ASU Rams Offense dominated in the first quarter, but would eventually turnaround in the second quarter. Edmonds threw two interceptions s in the second quarter. Turnovers dominated the ASU Rams Football Team. FVSUs Tracey White scored off one interception bringing the score to a mere 7-7 with 7:33 to go until half time.
The offense would soon get back on the board after scoring a touchdown bringing the score to 14-7, but would soon be answered by a 50- yard field goal by FVSU Kicker and Punter, Juan Serna bringing the score to 14-10.
In the second half in which the Wildcats came out dominating, scoring and taking the lead as they scored on 3-yard touchdown pass from Malcom Eady to Travis Richmond, the game would soon take a dramatic turn. Fort Valley State fumbled on their next play giving the opportunity in which the Golden Rams needed in order to win. With under a minute Albany States Small would later move through the Wildcats defense and score, bringing the score to 21-17. The Albany State Golden Rams would go on to win the game.
The Albany State University Golden Rams Football team (6-0 SIAC, 6-3 OVERALL) will go on to take on Miles College (6-0 SIAC, 6-4 OVERALL), which defeated Tuskegee University (6-1 SIAC, 8-2 OVERALL) on the day of Tuskegee University’s homecoming, 26-23. The SIAC Conference Championship Game will take place this upcoming Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Montgomery, Alabama. If you would like to obtain more information or purchase tickets for the championship, please visit www.thesiac.com.
With Best Regards,
Mr. Lawrence G. Malloy
FVSU SGA Executive Secretary 2015-2016
Director of Communications, FVSU Collegiate 100 2015-2016
Senior, Mass Communications/Public Relations Major
The Fort Valley State University
Email - l.malloy1@wildcat.fvsu.edu
