Lady Rams thrash Fort Valley State on its homecoming

Artisha Holston and Kourtney Alexander combined for 37 points against Fort Valley State.

Box Score FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA- Freshman forward Artisha Holston scored a game-high 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Albany State Lady Rams past arch-rival Fort Valley State 76-60. With the win, ASU improves to13-4 overall, 8-2 in the SIAC and move into a first place tie with Benedict College for the top spot in the SIAC East Division. FVSU falls to 10-10, 7-3.

After an early 4-4 tie in the first half, Albany State quickly took command of the game. In front of a huge Fort Valley State crowd, the Lady Rams were anything but intimidated. Solid defense, crisp passing and hot shooting helped ASU build a whopping 41-21 lead at intermission. Holston's 12 points in the first half led the way.

In the second half, the Lady Rams continued to dominate their hosts. A pair of free throw by Holston provide Albany State with its biggest lead, 68-42, of the contest.

Kourtney Alexander netter 17 points, including three three-pointers. Keidra Green added another 15 points. Point guard Mecca Frost recorded seven assists.

The Lady Rams shot 25-50 (50.0%) from the field, 4-8 (50%) from three-point range and 22-27 (81.5%) from the free throw line. They outrebounded the Lady Wildcats 44-33 and held them to 33.8% shooting for the game.

The Lady Rams will return to action on Thursday, February 6^th when the travel to Columbia, South Carolina to face the Benedict College Lady Tigers, which will be a battle for first place in the SIAC East Division. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.

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