Box Score Augusta, GA – The Albany State Lady Golden Rams tipped off their season with an impressive 66-58 win over Paine College on the road Wednesday night. With the victory, the Lady Golden Rams start the season 1-0, while the Lady Lions fall to 0-2.
Albany State's offense was anchored by
Alaya Grane, who led all scorers with 19 points, showcasing her ability to make big plays throughout the game.
Keyra Peterson also made a significant impact, recording a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, dominating the boards on both ends of the floor. Yasmin Fairchild contributed valuable support off the glass and on the scoreboard, finishing with seven points and seven rebounds.
The Lady Golden Rams established their lead early, maintaining a steady offense that kept the Lady Lions on the defensive. While Paine College made several pushes to close the gap, Albany State's defense and timely scoring proved too much for the Lady Lions to overcome.
Up Next
Albany State will host Lees-McRae College for their home opener on Saturday, November 16. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the West Campus Arena, where the Lady Golden Rams will look to build on their momentum from this season-opening victory. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team as they make their home debut.
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football with all teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
