The Albany State Golden Rams men's basketball team opened the 2023-2024 basketball season by defeating the Mississippi College Choctaws (61-53) at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus on Friday evening.
 
The Golden Rams improved to (1-0) while the Choctaws will start the season (0-1).
 
After being tied (25-25) at the half, the Golden Rams exploded in the 2^nd stanza and cruised to a victory over the visiting Choctaws inside of a packed gymnasium on the ASU East Campus.
 
Newcomers Shakur Poteat and Blaise Wallace combined for 30 points to lead the Golden Rams offensive attack.  Poteat finished with 18 points and 3 assists as the new lead guard for the Golden Rams.  Wallace played 35 minutes and scored 12 points and grabbed a game high 15 rebounds in his Golden Rams debut.  Andy Antoine also finished in double figures for the Golden Rams as he finished with 10 points and 6 rebound in 18 minutes of action.
 
Rashad Bolden led the Choctaws with 21 points and 4 rebounds.  Eric Fleming contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds in a losing effort.
 
On Sunday, November 12, the Golden Rams will play the University of West Alabama at 3:00 pm.  The Tigers defeated the Central State Marauders in game one of the SIAC/ Gulf South Challenge.
 
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