WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will begin their home slate against the University of Mount Olive, on Tuesday, November 14th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. inside C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 14th | 7:00 p.m.
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Last Time Out
The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team defeated Davis & Elkins 76-73 in the Earl Lloyd Classic, on Saturday, November 11th.
Isaac Parson led all scorers with 19 points, while
Jaylen Alston added 14 points and Ketron "KC" Shaw scored eight points and grabbed six rebounds.
Tyrhe Fortney had nine points and seven rebounds.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back seven returners from last year's team, sophomores
Jeremy Dixon, Ketron "KC Shaw, juniors
Ralph Bland, Stefon McLead,
Isaac Parson, senior
Jaylen Alston, and graduate student
Jaylin Parker.
Ram Newcomers:
The Rams welcomed newcomers
Lance Gill,
Myles Pettis,
Antonio Perkins,
Camyl Witherspoon,
Devon Bristow, Daylin Brandon,
Tristan Davis,
Tyrhe Fortney, Jahnarious Snell,
Clint Wickliffe, and
Imajae Dodd.
CIAA Preseason:
Isaac Parson was named to the All-CIAA preseason team Backcourt and
Jaylen Alston was named to the All-CIAA Frontcourt team. Overall, the Rams were selected to finish fourth in the season poll and third in the Southern Division.
Scouting Report
This will be the first ever meeting between the Rams and the Trojans.
University of Mount Olive (0-2, 0-0 CC) fell to Columbus State 89-68 in Barton 45 Sec Classic on Saturday, November 11th. Aaron Murphy led the Trojans with 14 points, while Brent Randleman scored 11 points. Redford grabbed seven rebounds.
So far, the Trojans are averaging 76 points a game, while giving up 92 points a game.
Up Next
The Rams will travel to Uncasville, Connecticut to play in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Challenge. The first game is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th versus Tuskegee University at 6:00 p.m.
