Week 9 of Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football features several pivotal matchups as teams battle for conference positioning and NCAA Division II postseason consideration. The spotlight falls on Edward Waters at Central State, a showdown between two of the conference's most explosive offenses and programs entering the week with identical 5-1 SIAC records. Benedict hosts Savannah State looking to strengthen its postseason résumé and standing in the Super Region Two NCAA Power Index (NPI), while Albany State travels to Clark Atlanta seeking a critical conference victory. Tuskegee visits Lane looking to build on consecutive SIAC wins. The slate also includes Fort Valley State at Miles on Thursday and Morehouse at Allen on Saturday, with each matchup carrying important implications for conference standings and late-season momentum.

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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference continues its 2026 SIAC Men's and Women's Tennis Fall Open on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the South Fulton Tennis Center, with 12 teams from nine participating institutions returning for the second day of competition. 🎾🏆

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
– Albany State University
– Benedict College
– Clark Atlanta University
– Edward Waters University
– Savannah State University
– Spring Hill College
– Tuskegee University

𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
– Benedict College
– LeMoyne-Owen College
– Spring Hill College
– Tuskegee University
– Virginia State University

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The competition is heating up as 12 SIAC teams battle it out at the 2026 SIAC Men's and Women's Tennis Fall Open. 🎾🏆

Day 1 results are rolling in! See who's making a statement early as the singles and doubles action unfolds.

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
– Albany State University
– Benedict College
– Clark Atlanta University
– Edward Waters University
– Savannah State University
– Spring Hill College
– Tuskegee University

𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
– Benedict College
– LeMoyne-Owen College
– Spring Hill College
– Tuskegee University
– Virginia State University

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𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟵 – 𝗡𝗢𝗩. 𝟰) 🏈

🎥 ⬇️

– SIAC Network
– ESPN+

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𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟵 – 𝗡𝗢𝗩. 𝟰) 🏐

🎥 ⬇️

– SIAC Network
– Team 1 Sports

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏈

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Tavion Faulk, Edward Waters University
Quarterback | Sr. | Carencro, La.

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Lawrence McConnell, Kentucky State ck | Sr. | St. Louis, Mo.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Zane Spires, Benedict College
Punter/Kicker | So. | Gainesville, Fla.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Tylon Williams, Edward Waters University
Wide Receiver | Jr. | Zachary, La.

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏐

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Jewel Helmuth, Edward Waters University
Middle Blocker | Jr. | Winter Garden, Fla.

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Dimaliz University
Defensive Specialist/Libero | Sr. | Caguas, Puerto Rico

𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Naraiya Thompson, Edward Waters University
Setter | Fr. | Jacksonville, Fla.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Amiria Anderson, Albany State University
Outside/Opposite Hitter | Fr. | Houston, Texas

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏃🏾

𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Salisu Habibu, Allen University
Jr. | Zaria, Nigeria

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Sydney Haywood, Albany State University
So. | Brunswick, Ga.

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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference maintained its hold on the top three positions in Super Region Two as the NCAA released its updated Division II football NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings Sunday, Oct. 25. Kentucky State moved into the No. 1 position, followed by Edward Waters at No. 2 and Benedict at No. 3, while Central State climbed three spots to No. 5, giving the SIAC four programs among the region’s top five.

Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/2…

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Former Fort Valley State standout and Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson has stepped up when called upon, helping fill injury gaps and making the most of his opportunities in the backfield.

From his Division II roots to the NFL, here are seven things to know about Wilson’s journey to the league.

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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference enters a pivotal Week 8 with a six-game Saturday slate featuring key matchups that could have a major impact on both the conference standings and the NCAA Division II postseason picture. With the regular season moving into its final stretch, Benedict travels to Albany State, Savannah State visits Kentucky State, Lane heads to Fort Valley State, Tuskegee travels to Allen, Clark Atlanta visits Edward Waters and Central State returns from its bye to face Miles, which also had an open date last weekend. Several teams enter Saturday looking to strengthen their position in the SIAC race, while the league's strong showing in the first NCAA Division II Super Region Two NPI rankings adds even greater significance to the weekend. With conference contenders battling for separation and others looking to build late-season momentum, Week 8 sets the stage for another important Saturday of SIAC football.

Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/2…

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𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟴) 🏈

🎥 ⬇️

– SIAC Network
– ESPN+

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𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟴) 🏐

🎥 ⬇️

– SIAC Network
– Urban Edge Network

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More than 100 student-athletes from Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University traded the playing field for professional development Oct. 13, gathering at Morehouse for a career readiness workshop designed to help them turn their collegiate experiences into opportunities beyond athletics.

The “First Impression: Pitch and Presence Workshop” brought together the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Morehouse College and Southern Company to equip student-athletes with practical skills in professional communication, personal branding, networking and career preparation.

Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/2…

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏈

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
David Smith, Benedict College
Running Back | Sr. | Houston, Texas

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Masiah Wells, Tuskegee University
Defensive Lineman la.

𝗖𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Forest Gantz, Kentucky State University
Kicker/Punter | So. | Dayton, Ohio

𝗖𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Chris Butler, Benedict College
Wide Receiver | So. | Baltimore, Md.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
David Makonzo, Benedict College
Linebacker | Fr. | Lachine, Québec, Canada

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏐

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Claire Hayes, Spring Hill College
Outside Hitter | 5th | Robertsdale, Ala.

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Helena Pommeret, dle Blocker | So. | Montpellier, France

𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Reagan Mann, Fort Valley State University
Setter/Right-Side Hitter | So. | Decatur, Ga.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Samaya Hennessy, Spring Hill College
Outside Hitter | Fr. | Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

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𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏃🏽‍♀️

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Alaysa Chipunov, Edward Waters University
Fr. | Jacksonville, Fla.

𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Alex Payne III, Edward Waters University
Sr. | Dayton, #LeadersRiseHere

Former Benedict College standout Charles “CB” Benson will be inducted into the 2027 SIAC Hall of Fame class for his historic contributions as a three-year letterman in baseball and football from 1960 to 1962.

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