The Albany State University Golden Rams women defeated Central State 59-50 in the first round of the SIAC Tournament.
 
The Golden Rams pressure defense forced Central State into committing 33 turnovers in the game.  The Golden Rams pressure defense also caused Central State to only make 34.7% of their field goal attempts.
 
Juanisha Black led the Golden Rams with 15 points and 14 rebounds.  Kennedy Horton hit (4) three points as she finished with 14 points for the Golden Rams.  Kierstyn Milner added 10 points off the bench.
 
Central State was led by Abbigail Peterson (11), Kailyn Nash (11) and Lola Chambers (10).
 
Albany State will play Lane College in the 2^nd Round of the SIAC Tournament at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 3.
 
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