On Friday, November 12, Albany State University was the host site of the 2021 SIAC & CIAA Women's Basketball Challenge and the SIAC & SSC Men's Challenge.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC) was represented by Albany State University (Men & Women) and Clark-Atlanta University. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) was represented by Johnson C. Smith University and Elizabeth City State University. The Sunshine State Conference (SSC) was represented by Barry University.Â
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After trailing 40-26 at the half, Johnson C. Smith rallied in the 2
nd half to defeat Clark-Atlanta University 70-69. Aubriana Bonner led Johnson C. Smith with 14 points. Ciara Harris and Randi Neal chipped in with 13 points each. Shaniya Jones also contributed with 10 points.
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In game 2, Elizabeth City State defeated Albany State 60-50. Naterria Luster led Elizabeth City State with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.Â
Juanisha Black was a key contributor for Albany State by scoring 8 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.Â
Kierra York also finished with 9 points and 5 rebounds.
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In the final game of the evening, Barry University defeated Albany State 91-80. Michael Schaefer led Barry with 21 points and 7 rebounds. James Montgomery finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Albany State had 4 players in double figures.Â
Travis Baker led the Golden Rams with 16 points.Â
Victor Robinson and
Malik Parker finished with 15 points each.Â
Maxwell Harris was the 4
th leading scorer with 12 points.
General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. All games will be played at the Jones Brothers HPER Complex located on the East Campus at Albany State University.
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
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1:00 pm. Clark-Atlanta University vs. Elizabeth City State University (Women)
3:00 pm. Albany State University vs. Johnson C. Smith University (Women)
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5:00 pm. Albany State University vs. Barry University (Men)
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Players Mentioned:
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Juanisha Black
Kierra York
Travis Baker
Victor Robinson
Malik Parker
Maxwell Harris
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