Monday, March 17, 2014

Golden Rams Finish Sixth in National Tourney

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Men's Basketball team finished sixth in the NJCAA Division III National Tournament this past weekend at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, NY.

This was only the second National Tournament appearance for the Golden Rams in Men's Basketball history (2000), and the first under head coach Ron Larson.

The Golden Rams lost their opening game 88-73 to Eastfield College who went on to finish fifth in the tournament.

The second game saw the Golden Rams scorch the nets by connecting on 18 of 32 three-point field goal attempts (13-20 in the first half alone) to defeat Herkimer College 91-87.  Herkimer would finish the tournament in seventh place.

In their final game of the season, Anoka-Ramsey fell to Nassau Community College 85-73.  Nassau finished in fourth place with the win.

Lemuel Doe was named to the National Tournament All-Tournament Team for his efforts in the Golden Rams' three games.

Head Coach Ron Larson was named the Region XIII and District 4 Coach of the Year.

Anoka-Ramsey concludes their season with a 24-10 overall record, and a NJCAA Region XIII Championship.


2014 NJCAA Division III National Tournament Team

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