Atlanta, GA – The Albany State Lady Golden Rams faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Clark Atlanta Lady Panthers 64-49 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. With the loss, the Lady Golden Rams dropped to 6-11 overall and 4-8 in SIAC play, while the Lady Panthers improved to 14-5 overall and 9-3 in the conference.
The Lady Golden Rams opened the game with strong defensive energy, holding Clark Atlanta to a narrow 15-12 lead in the first quarter. However, offensive struggles in the second quarter saw Albany State fall behind as Clark Atlanta built a 25-21 halftime advantage. Despite flashes of brilliance in the second half, the Lady Golden Rams were unable to sustain their momentum, with Clark Atlanta outscoring Albany State 22-12 in the third quarter to secure the lead for good.
Kayla Herrera was a standout performer for the Lady Golden Rams, leading the team with 12 points and 6 rebounds, showcasing her ability to impact the game on both ends of the court.
Kendall Davis added a solid contribution with 8 points and 7 rebounds, while
Keyra Peterson provided energy and leadership throughout the contest.
Up Next
The Lady Golden Rams will now take a few days to regroup before returning to the court for their next matchup. They will host rival Fort Valley State University on Saturday, February 1, at 4:00 PM in the Jones Brothers HPER Complex for Winter Homecoming. Fans and supporters are encouraged to pack the house as the Lady Golden Rams look to bounce back in a pivotal SIAC showdown.
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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.
