COLUMBIA, S.C.. – On behalf of the Allen University Department of Athletics, I would like to start this message with appreciation and celebration for continuing to survive one of the most difficult stretches our country has seen as it relates to this global pandemic. I am thankful for your support of our remarkable student-athletes, coaches and staff in what has been an historic fall season.
First ever NCAA Football Division II victory
Football captured its first win as a provisional member under the NCAA umbrella with a come from behind touchdown at Johnson C. Smith.
Allen adds women's soccer
For the first time in school history, the Yellow Jackets competed in women's soccer during the 2021 season. Relive one of the best moments of the year with this goal from
Sha'keryah Passmore.
An ending like you've never seen
Trailing 32-26 with one second remaining in the game, quarterback
David Wright III connected with
Jamal Jones on a 55-yard pass with Jones tossing a lateral to
Shemar Nelson who ran in from two-yards out to even the score at 34 apiece. On the ensuing two-point conversion,
Beau Herrington did this...
Band of Gold garners national attention
The Allen University Band of Gold received National attention via ESPN's The Undefeated
HOF Coach
Allen University head women's basketball coach received Hall of Fame honors this past October
Walker takes over men's hoops
Men's basketball hires former Clemson standout to lead its program
Football on the rise
HBCU Gameday features
Teddy Keaton
Men's wrestling starts its 2021 campaign
Eric Pack put things in motion, launching its all new squad
#R2G
Athletics launches new department hasgtag/slogan, Rise to Greatness
1,000 Kills Club
Spencer notched career Kill No. 1,000 earlier this season
NCAA Student Athlete Leadership Forum
Volleyball sends Harrison to represent Allen Athletics at NCAA Forum
Homecoming Spoilers
In its first ever SIAC win since joining the league, Allen departed Central State after a high scoring affair
Wright shatters school record
Unsung Heroes
I would be remised if I did not mentioned others that played a pivotal role in our department. Director of Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator,
Deslyn Haywood, who plays an integral part in our daily operations, and
Quinda Richardson, AU's administrative assistant and budget manager. Thank you for making things easier for our athletes.
Thank you
Kristy Dao and Kaitlyn Jones for your constant dedication, efforts, and commitment, to all Yellow Jacket athletic programs. During times of uncertainty, your hard work in the sports medicine department keeps our student-athletes in competition safely and healthily!
Dr. President McNealey and the Allen University Cabinet
None of the aformentioned accolades would be possible without the support of institutional leadership. Athletics thanks you!
