Men's Basketball Rallies, but Falls Short in Loss to Riverland

Men's Basketball Rallies, but Falls Short in Loss to Riverland

The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Basketball team fell behind by 20 points in the second half, but rallied and cut the deficit to six points late before ultimately falling 69-58 to Riverland on Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Rams struggled from the field in shooting just 35 percent overall, and 4 of 17 from three, but strong defense that limited Riverland to 39 percent shooting and 17 turnovers helped keep Anoka-Ramsey in the game.

Devin Wade-Henderson scored 13 points making 7 of 8 free throws to go with ten rebounds.

Ontario Chapman scored 12 points before leaving the game with an injury.

Daydor Phillips and Jacob Say each scored eight points.

Anoka-Ramsey falls to 8-7 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC Southern Division.  The Golden Rams play host to Ridgewater on Wednesday, January 12 at 7:30pm.