ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany State University women's basketball team secured a 67-63 over the Lady Panthers of Clark Atlanta University on Monday night.

With the victory the Golden Rams (4-15, 2-9 SIAC) snap a three game losing streak, while the Lady Panthers fall (6-13, 4-6 SIAC) on the season.

After breaking through a close game by pulling out to their biggest lead -seven points – late in the third quarter, the Lady Panthers led 50-48 on a 3-pointer with 9:04 remaining.  Albany State answered with a 5-0 run over the next three minutes to take a 55-50 lead. 

CAU then hit three free throws and added a jumper, while the Lady Panthers hit a free throw to put CAU back within one at 57-56 with 4:21 left.  ASU answered when Ciera Norman extended the lead to seven points over by converting three CAU fouls into six successful free throws, the last coming with 2:53 left, making the score 63-56.

CAU made one last run as they hit a jumper, followed with a layup, and added two free throws as Clark Atlanta was down by just one, 63-62 with 00:49 seconds left. Alexandria James hit a jumper for ASU and CAU was unable to hit another basket from the floor.  Norman sealed the win with two more free throws in the last ten seconds.

Alexandria James led Albany State with 24 points, while Norman had 16 points after hitting 11-of-12 free throws. Alexis Smith had nine points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
Miller led CAU with 16 points, along with five rebounds and three assists.  Holloway finished with 12 points, four assists and two rebounds.
 
Albany State returns to action on Saturday, February 1^st as they host Savannah State University. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.