The Albany State women and men's basketball teams swept the Edward Waters University Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida.  The women defeated the Tigers (54-49).  With the win, the Golden Rams women improved to (6-8) overall and (4-4) in the SIAC while the Tigers fell to (6-8) overall and (2-6) in the conference.  It was the Golden Rams second win in a row.
 
Two Golden Rams scored in double figures.  Kashay Hankerson led the Golden Rams with 13 points and 4 rebounds.  Hankerson also tallied 3 assists and 2 steals.  Milana Holmes contributed with 11 points off the bench for the Golden Rams. 
 
As a team, the Golden Rams scored 20 points off the bench.  The Golden Rams connected on 40.4% of their shots from the field and held the Tigers to 28.1% from the field.
 
In game 2, the Golden Rams won (71-55).  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (3-11) overall and (3-5) in the SIAC.  The Tigers fell to (2-9) overall and (2-6) in the SIAC.           
 
The Golden Rams used a balanced attack to defeat the Tigers as four players scored in double figures.  Malik Parker led the Golden Rams with 18 points and 4 rebounds.  Maurice Dickson finished with 14 points and 8 rebounds.  Jamir Moore contributed with 11 points and 3 rebounds while Terin Wofford added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
 
The Golden Rams made 11 of their 27 attempts from the 3 point line.  The Golden Rams led the entire game.
 
The women and men will play Savannah State University on Monday, January 9, in Savannah, Georgia.
 
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