Williams-Dryden's 32 lead West Georgia over Eastern Kentucky 88-76

Published Jan. 3, 2026 4:36 p.m. ET

Associated Press

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Shelton Williams-Dryden scored 32 points as West Georgia beat Eastern Kentucky 88-76 on Saturday.

Williams-Dryden also had 13 rebounds for the Wolves (8-6, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kolten Griffin scored 16 points while going 6 of 8 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added three steals. Josh Smith shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points.

Juan Cranford Jr. finished with 20 points and three steals for the Colonels (4-11, 0-2). Jalen Cooper added 12 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Kentucky. Montavious Myrick also had 10 points.

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