Williams-Dryden's 28 lead West Georgia over Bellarmine 87-85

Shelton Williams-Dryden had 28 points in West Georgia's 87-85 victory over Bellarmine on Thursday.

The Associated Press
January 2, 2026 at 3:26AM

CARROLLTON, Ga. — Shelton Williams-Dryden had 28 points in West Georgia's 87-85 victory over Bellarmine on Thursday.

Williams-Dryden added 14 rebounds for the Wolves (7-6, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Josh Smith scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 19 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Brady Hardewig shot 6 for 14, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc, to finish with 18 points.

The Knights (5-8, 0-1) were led by Jack Karasinski, who recorded 21 points and eight rebounds. Kenyon Goodin added 20 points for Bellarmine. Brian Waddell also had 19 points.

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