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Monday, April 15, 2013  Albany suffered its first two-game losing streak with a 51-38 loss to Alabama on Saturday. Coach Lucious Davis says the problems will be fixed before the Panthers next game.

Friday, April 05, 2013  On Friday, the undefeated Albany Panthers returned from their bye week to face the winless Knoxville Nighthawks-- a match up that appeared one-sided in the Panthers favor.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Albany Panthers remain undefeated in the PIFL with a 64-51 win over the Alabama Hammers.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The hometown team kicked off the 2013 home schedule Saturday against Columbus, and the Panthers kicker gave Albany a round one victory in the state's indoor football rivalry.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Panthers quarterback Cecil Lester has improved with age. And he'll admit it, if you ask him.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  On the road, the Panthers stormed past the Louisiana Swashbucklers 51-40 in their season opener.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers completed open tryouts on Saturday with some extra names added to the training camp roster.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The Albany Panthers are certainly one win away from a second straight league championship. Who will take the snaps under center for that title game? Coach Lucious Davis doesn't know.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Updated with video; Entering Saturday night's PIFL semifinal, the expectations were there for another tight game between Albany and Columbus.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Panthers plans of playoff home field advantage hinges on winning road games.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Updated with video; Defense was at a premium, but the Panthers played just enough of it for a 74-64 victory over the Knoxville Nighthawks.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Former Panthers kicker Geoff Boyer has signed with the AFL's Pittsburgh Power.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Updated with video; Albany rallies to defeat Louisiana 54-47 on Saturday at Phoebe Field.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  The Albany Panthers raised the 2011 SIFL Championship banner to the rafters on Saturday night. The team on the field stayed above the pregame distractions and fought off the Richmond Raiders 40-28 at the Albany Civic Center.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  The Albany Panthers will announce the return of some important offensive players on Tuesday.