The Anoka-Ramsey Men’s Basketball team, fueled by a strong first half, held on to defeat Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) 84-78 on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Rams opened an early 24-8 lead on the Cavaliers before Western Tech began chipping away. Anoka-Ramsey led 37-26 at halftime by shooting 46.4 percent in the first half and holding Western Tech to 27 percent shooting. The Golden Rams also held a 25-20 advantage in rebounds.
During a hard-fought second half, Anoka-Ramsey was able to extend the lead to 15 points. But a lack of rebounding allowed Western Tech to get back in the game. Anoka-Ramsey was outrebounded 21-15 in the second half with Western Tech hauling in 15 offensive rebounds in the period. Clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch allowed the Golden Rams to hold off a late rally.
Anoka-Ramsey shot a blistering 16-26 from the field in the second half to finish the game at a season-high 53.7 percent including 12-22 from the three point line (54.5 percent). They also held Western Tech to just 36.7 percent shooting for the game.
Trey Scott led the team with 21 points including 8-10 from the free throw line while also getting five steals. Dan Konz followed with 18 points on 7-11 from the field and 2-3 from the three point line. Richard Harmon and Jamar Franks scored 13 points apiece while Harmon also had seven rebounds. Ben Hill chipped in with nine points, and BJ Asberry contributed seven points and eight rebounds.
Anoka-Ramsey evens their record at 2-2 on the season and will face NIACC at home on Monday, November 22nd at 8:00pm. NIACC defeated the Golden Rams 72-57 in Mason City, IA on November 13th.
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