In a shocking turn of events, West Georgia pulled off a stunning upset over Queens, defeating the Knights 74-66 at The Coliseum. The Wolves, ranked 325 in the net rankings, took down their opponents from Queens, who sat at 183, in a game that will undoubtedly send ripples through the college basketball landscape. This outcome is all the more surprising given that CHD Scout had predicted a Queens victory by 6.5 points, highlighting the unpredictability of this matchup.
Shelton Williams-Dryden was the star of the show for West Georgia, putting up an impressive 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead his team to victory. He received significant support from Josh Smith, who chipped in with 20 points, and JaVar Daniel, who added 12 points and 9 rebounds. On the other side, Avantae Parker did his best to keep Queens in the game, scoring 20 points and pulling down 7 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wolves' balanced attack.
At halftime, West Georgia held a slim 34-28 lead, but it was clear that they were on a mission. The Wolves came out strong in the second half, outscoring Queens 40-38 to seal the deal. The Knights made a few runs, but West Georgia's defense held firm, refusing to let their opponents get back in the game.
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The significance of this upset cannot be overstated. West Georgia, now 10-10 on the season, has dealt a significant blow to Queens' tournament chances. The Knights, who fell to 12-9, were expected to win this game comfortably, but instead, they find themselves on the wrong end of a quadrant 4 loss. For West Georgia, this victory is a much-needed boost to their resume, although it still falls under the quadrant 4 category.
The implications of this result are clear: Queens' margin for error has decreased significantly, and they must regroup and refocus if they hope to make a push for the tournament. West Georgia, on the other hand, has shown that they are capable of pulling off big upsets, and they want to build on this momentum as they move forward.
In the end, this game will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets of the season, and it will have a lasting impact on the tournament chances of both teams. West Georgia's victory is a reflection of their resilience and determination, and they want to carry this energy into their future games. For Queens, it's back to the drawing board, as they try to bounce back from this disappointing loss. The Wolves' resume now boasts a notable win, even if it's a Q4 one, and they'll aim to add more quality victories to their portfolio.