Albany, GA – The road to glory continues for the Albany State University Golden Rams Baseball Team as they advance to the 2025 NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament, marking their first postseason appearance since 2018. The Golden Rams, crowned SIAC Champions on May 4, earned the No. 8 seed and will open regional play against No. 1 nationally ranked University of Tampa on Thursday, May 15 at 1:00 PM ET in Tampa, Florida.
The Golden Rams (30-20) enter the tournament riding high after an incredible postseason run, defeating Miles College, Spring Hill, and Savannah State (twice) to secure the SIAC title. Their matchup with the top-seeded Tampa Spartans (41-6) promises to be a rematch worth watching. Earlier this season, on March 13, Albany State stunned the baseball world by defeating Tampa 8-6, their first win over the Spartans since 2020, proving they have what it takes to compete with the best.
GAME 1 INFORMATION
- Matchup: No. 1 Tampa vs. No. 8 Albany State
- Date: Thursday, May 15
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: University of Tampa Baseball Field | 601 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
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REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 15
Game 1: 1:00 PM – No. 1 Tampa vs. No. 8 Albany State
Game 2: 5:00 PM – No. 4 Mississippi College vs. No. 5 Lynn
Friday, May 16
Game 3: 1:00 PM – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Game 4: 5:00 PM – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
Saturday, May 17
Game 5: 1:00 PM – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4
Game 6: 5:00 PM – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5
Sunday, May 18 (if necessary)
Game 7: 1:00 PM – Championship (if needed)
Albany State and Tampa have developed a competitive regional rivalry since 2013. In their last matchup in March 2025, the Golden Rams achieved a significant victory by defeating the nation’s top-ranked team. This momentum will be crucial as ASU aims to maintain its Cinderella postseason run and pursue a spot at the NCAA National Championship.
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Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women’s volleyball, women’s tennis, women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, women’s soccer, baseball, and football. All teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women’s soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.