The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Men’s Basketball team defeated Ridgewater College 76-63 on Wednesday to wrap up MCAC Southern Division play with an 8-4 record.
The first half saw neither team come out of the gate quickly as Ridgewater’s zone defense limited Anoka-Ramsey’s opportunities inside, while the bigger Golden Rams didn’t allow much for shots on the interior for the Warriors.
The teams exchanged small leads throughout the first ten minutes of the game.
Despite the slow start, the Golden Rams were able to take control mid-way through the first half with a nine point run and went into the break with a 34-27 lead.
Anoka-Ramsey shot just 34.1 percent for the half including a dismal 4-19 from the three-point line. However, Ridgewater didn’t fare much better shooting just 25.8 percent.
The Golden Rams were able to slowly pull away in the second half thanks to increased pressure defense and a greater emphasis on getting inside against the Warriors’ zone.
The lead swelled to as much as 20 before Ridgewater went on a run to cut the lead to just 11 with a minute and a half left. That’s the closest the Warriors would get.
Anoka-Ramsey shot 52.8 percent in the second half to finish at 42.9 percent. Ridgewater was held to 36.1 percent in the second half and finished shooting 31.3 percent.
Anoka-Ramsey had a commanding lead on the glass, outrebounding Ridgewater 52-43 and 19-15 in offensive rebounds despite shooting a higher percentage.
The Golden Rams also forced 16 turnovers while committing 14 themselves.
Guard David Hicks recorded his second double-double of the season with 13 points and ten rebounds. He also led the team with five assists and four steals.
Chris Harmon led the Golden Rams in scoring with 16 points.
Michael Stephens and J.J. Butler rounded out the double figure scorers with 12 and ten points respectively.
Henry Breedlove recorded a season-high 14 rebounds.
The Golden Rams are now 19-7 on the season. They’ll finish the regular season with a non-conference game vs. Dakota County Tech at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 25th at the St. Paul Salvation Army.
Details about the MCAC State Tournament will be posted on this site on Sunday, February 26th after the final conference games are played.
The State Tournament will be held March 2-4 on the campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
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