The Albany State University Golden Rams defeated the Thomas University Night Hawks 76-52 to secure their first win of the 2021-2022 basketball season.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 1-4.
 
The Golden Rams scored early and often to outscore the Night Hawks 26-17 in the 1^st quarter.  Kennedy Horton and Kierstyn Milner hit multiple three pointers to key the Golden Rams hot start.
 
Thomas outscored Albany State in the 2^nd quarter but the Golden Rams still led 36-29 at the half as their full court pressure created several turnovers that led to easy baskets.
 
The Golden Rams started the 2^nd half hot as Kennedy Horton continued to hit uncontested 3 pointers.  Horton made 5 total three pointers in the game. 
 
In the 4^th quarter, the Golden Rams cleared the bench as 12 players scored at least 2 points in the game.  The Golden Rams defense forced the Night Hawks into 33 turnovers. 
 
The Golden Rams were led in scoring by freshmen, Kennedy Horton and Kierstyn Milner, who both scored 19 points.  Kierra York led the Golden Rams with 9 rebounds.  York also finished with 8 points.
 
The Night Hawks were led by Amayala Sharif, who scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.  Ta'Nija Watson finished with 10 points and 7 assists.
 
The Golden Rams will play LeMoyne-Owen College at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 27.  The game will be played at the Albany State University – West Campus.