Savannah, Ga. — In a game that came down to the final possession, the Albany State men's basketball team saw its comeback effort fall just short Thursday night, suffering a nail-biting 59–57 road loss to Savannah State inside Tiger Arena.

Albany State showed grit from the opening tip, building an early rhythm and grabbing a 10-point advantage midway through the first half. The Golden Rams led 21–11 with just over six minutes remaining in the opening period and carried that confidence into the locker room, trailing by just three after a tightly contested first half that featured multiple lead changes and physical play on both ends.

Jeremiah Edwards paced Albany State offensively, finishing with a team-high 12 points on an efficient shooting night, including a clutch three-pointer late in the second half that kept the Golden Rams within striking distance. Joseph Frazier provided a spark off the bench and nearly delivered a dramatic finish, pouring in 15 points and stepping to the free-throw line in the closing seconds with Albany State trailing by two. Frazier calmly knocked down both free throws to tie the game, silencing the Savannah crowd and giving the Golden Rams hope of stealing a road win.

Savannah State, however, responded immediately, converting at the other end in the final moments to reclaim the lead and escape with the two-point victory. .

Beyond Edwards and Frazier, Cameron Evans contributed eight points while adding energy on both ends of the floor, and Christian Gary worked inside to finish with five points, five rebounds, and two blocks. Shakur Poteat facilitated the offense with three assists and added three points, while Kendale Johnson chipped in five points and battled defensively throughout the night.

The Golden Rams showcased their determination with 29 rebounds and a remarkable effort in forcing 22 turnovers.

Up Next:
Albany State remains on the road and heads to Duval County for a matchup against Edward Waters University on Saturday, February 7, looking to bounce back and close out the road swing on a high note.
 
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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 competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.