MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The
Albany State Golden Rams fought hard but fell short in an 84-75 loss to Georgia College on Dec. 18 at the Centennial Center in Milledgeville, Ga. The Rams dropped to 5-5 overall, while the Bobcats improved to 4-5.
Albany State delivered a strong first-half performance, shooting 50% from the field and connecting on 8-of-16 from beyond the arc.
Shakur Poteat led the offensive charge with 20 points, including four three-pointers, while
Kendale Johnson added 14 points, hitting four three-pointers of his own. The Rams trailed narrowly at halftime, 45-43, as both teams exchanged leads in a tightly contested opening period.
The second half saw the Golden Rams struggle to maintain their shooting efficiency, dropping 40.6% from the field and 30% from the three-point range. Despite their efforts, Albany State couldn't overcome Georgia College's dominant rebounding, where the Bobcats held a 42-30 advantage.
Blaise Wallace was a force on the boards, grabbing a team-high nine rebounds and contributing eight points.
G'Shan Aldridge added 10 points and five assists, while
Jabari Williams provided an efficient 8 points off the bench, going 4-for-4 from the field.
The Rams demonstrated resilience, closing the gap to within a single point in the final minutes. Still, Georgia College's Zyair Greene's 33-point performance, including several clutch three-pointers, sealed the win for the Bobcats.
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The Golden Rams will look to bounce back as they travel to Morrow, Ga., to face Clayton State on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 PM. Fans can follow the action live via the
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