Two Albany State players among SIAC honorees this week

ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its SIAC Football Players of the Week on Tuesday, Oct. 29, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in games played last week. Kamren Ivory (Miles), Abraham Clinkscales (Albany State), Lorcan Ryans (Tuskegee) and Tiant Wyche (Albany State) were recognized.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – KAMREN IVORY, MILES COLLEGE

Quarterback | R-Junior | Birmingham, Ala.

Ivory, returning from a nearly three-week absence due to injury, had a big day directing the Golden Bears offense. He completed 17-of-25 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns while also serving as Miles’ leading rusher with 62 yards on three carries – which included a field-flipping 55-yard run – in a 26-14 win over Benedict.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – ABRAHAM CLINKSCALES, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Defensive Lineman | R-Sophomore | Atlanta, Ga.

Clinkscales had one of his best performances against Edward Waters and was an intricate factor in the Dirty Blue Defense. He recorded a season-high eight tackles and three tackles for loss.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – LORCAN RYANS, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

Kicker | Sophomore | Limerick, Ireland

Ryans was clutch in special teams, nailing a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter to extend Tuskegee’s lead and maintain team momentum in the second half. Additionally, Ryans was perfect on extra-point attempts, converting 3-for-3 to contribute to the team’s total score. His performance played a significant role in the Golden Tigers’ fifth consecutive victory, pushing them to 5-3 overall and 5-1 in SIAC play. 

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK – TIANT WYCHE, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Running Back | Freshman | Jacksonville, Fla.

Wyche has consistently proven himself as a key player for Albany State, establishing his presence as one of the top running backs in the conference and a reliable kick returner. Against Edward Waters, he rushed for 71 yards, including a powerful 15-yard touchdown run, and added two kick returns for 19 yards, contributing significantly to the Golden Rams’ efforts.