In a fiercely contested “Battle of the Huge Cats,” Clark Atlanta College claimed a 28-17 victory over HBCU rival Morehouse Faculty at B.T. Harvey Stadium, securing their spot within the 2024 SIAC Championship Sport. The Panthers, with a report of 7-2-1, overpowered the Maroon Tigers (1-9), demonstrating their dedication to compete for the convention title.
Clark Atlanta’s win alone was an enormous step, however the decisive issue got here from Albany State’s overcome Fort Valley State. Albany State narrowly defeated Fort Valley 20-15 within the Fountain Metropolis Basic, a victory that not directly propelled Clark Atlanta into the championship as a result of Panthers holding the head-to-head tiebreaker over Fort Valley State. On this matchup, Albany State showcased stable protection, holding Fort Valley State to simply 68 dashing yards and forcing three interceptions.
Albany State’s essential win over Fort Valley supplied Clark Atlanta the ultimate push they wanted to advance, as Fort Valley’s loss eradicated it from title rivalry.
With this victory, Clark Atlanta College units its sights on Miles Faculty for the SIAC Championship, scheduled for November 16 at Sloan-Alumni Stadium. The Panthers, driving excessive on the momentum from their rivalry win and Albany State’s tiebreaker help, are actually one sport away from claiming the SIAC title.