CARROLLTON, Ga. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Shelton Williams-Dryden led West Georgia to a narrow 78-73 victory over Tennessee Tech, contributing significantly with 19 points.

Alongside his scoring, Williams-Dryden also registered six assists for the Wolves, who secured their first win of the season after a challenging start, with their record now standing at 1-10. Malcolm Noel also made a notable impact by scoring 13 points with an impressive shooting performance, hitting 4 of 6 attempts from the field, including 2 out of 3 from three-point range, and going 3 for 4 at the free-throw line. Additionally, he provided five assists. Rickey Ballard added another 12 points to the scoreboard, shooting 5 for 11 overall and making 2 of 8 from long-range.

For the Golden Eagles, Rodney Johnson Jr. was a standout player, finishing the game with 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds. His efforts were complemented by Mekhi Cameron’s 15 points and three steals, while Jaylon Johnson contributed 12 points, six assists, and two steals in the loss for Tennessee Tech, which now holds a 4-6 record.

As both teams look ahead, they have upcoming games scheduled for Tuesday. West Georgia is set to visit Charlotte, while Tennessee Tech will head to Western Illinois for their next matchups.