In their final game of the year, the Albany State Golden Rams were defeated by the West Georgia Wolves 63-60.
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The Golden Rams started hot and led 19-9 at the end of the 1
st quarter. The Golden Rams increased their lead to as many as 14 points in the 2
nd quarter and led 36-29 at the half.
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The Golden Rams only scored 6 points in the 3
rd quarter and were outscored 16-6 by the Wolves. Entering the 4
th quarter, the Golden Rams trailed by 3 points. The teams traded baskets throughout the quarter as both teams scored 18 points in the final stanza. Once again, a dismal 3
rd quarter ultimately doomed the Golden Rams as they lost 63-60.
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Ka'Shay Hankerson led the Golden Rams in scoring with 19 points.Â
Bri'elle Johnson finished with 16 points off the bench.Â
Chelsea Hill contributed with 11 points.
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Zaria Bankston led the Wolves in scoring with 17 points. Siera Carter and Valencia Carroll scored 16 and 10 points, respectively.
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The Golden Rams will be back in action against Kentucky State University on Monday, January 3.
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