The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Basketball team dropped their first game of season 85-76 to the NJCAA Division II Ellsworth College Panthers on Friday afternoon in the Konigsmark Klassic on the campus of North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). Fueled by a strong start defensively, the Golden Rams built an early double-digit lead, but the Panthers chipped away to take a four point lead with just under a minute left in the first half. A buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Trey Scott cut the deficit to one 34-33 at halftime. Scott hit four 3's in the first half and led all scorers at the break with 16 points.
A slow start to the second half doomed the Golden Rams, as Ellsworth extended their lead to as much as 14. Anoka-Ramsey fought back behind better defense to cut the deficit to four on numerous occasions but could not get any closer.
Free throws proved to be the difference in the game as Ellsworth shot 36-49 from the line compared to Anoka-Ramsey's 7-17. The Golden Rams were also out-rebounded 41-30.
The team was led by Trey Scott's 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals. Jamar Franks chipped in with 16 points and 5 assists, while freshman Jonathan Conner knocked down four 3's to finish with 15 points. Deshawn Thurman had another strong performance with 8 points and 8 rebounds.
The Golden Rams fall to 1-1 on the season. They will face host NIACC at 6:00pm on Saturday.
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