Wilberforce, OH - Albany State women's basketball earned their first SIAC victory of the season with a hard-fought 67-60 win over Central State at the Beacom/Lewis Gym in Wilberforce, OH. With the win, the Golden Rams improved to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play, while Central State fell to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the SIAC.

After trailing by three at halftime, Albany State erupted with a 28-point third quarter to gain control of the game. Na'Haviya Paxton led the Golden Rams with 11 points and seven rebounds, including clutch free throws to seal the victory. Kayla Herrera added 11 points off the bench, while India McIntosh and Alaya Grane contributed 10 points each, showcasing the team's depth.

Defensively, the Golden Rams dominated the boards, outrebounding Central State 43-34, and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off miscues. The team's balanced offensive attack and resilience in the second half were key to securing the win.

This victory marks a turning point for the Golden Rams as they look to build momentum in conference play.

Up Next
The Lady Golden Rams will take a short break before returning to action on Thursday, December 12, 2024, as they travel down I-75 for a non-conference matchup against Trinity Baptist. The tipoff is scheduled for 6 PM.

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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.