The Albany State University Golden Rams were defeated by the LeMoyne-Owen College Magicians 58-51 during their first conference game of the 2021-2022 basketball season.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fall to 1-5.
 
The Golden Rams started slow as they only managed to score 5 points in the 1^st quarter.  Despite the slow start, the Golden Rams only trailed by 5 points.
 
The Magicians outscored the Golden Rams 20-13 in the 2^nd quarter to lead 30-18 at the half.  Hayleigh Ross came off the bench to lead the Golden Rams with 6 points in the half. 
 
The Golden Rams outscored the Magicians 33-28 in the 2^nd half, but couldn't overcome their lackluster 1^st half.  For the game, the Golden Rams were 17-60 from the field (7-28 from the 3 point line).
 
The Golden Rams were led in scoring by Hayleigh Ross, who scored a season high of 15 points.  Hayleigh was the only Golden Ram in double figures.  Despite the loss, the Golden Rams forced the Magicians into 32 turnovers.  But, the Magicians out-rebounded the Golden Rams 41-30.
 
Takya Bennett led the Magicians in scoring with 12 points.  Patrisha Lollis finished with 7 points and 12 rebounds. 
 
The Golden Rams will host Miles College at the ASU West Arena on Monday, November 29.