Uncasville, C.T. – The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team defeats Virginia Union in the championship game of the Chris Paul HBCU Championship 65-56.
The Rams improved to (4-1, 0-0 CIAA).
Isaac Parson led the Rams with 16 points and six rebounds.
Imajae Dodd recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds,
Jaylen Alston scored 10 points
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Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 20-29 from the free-throw line. They scored 24 points in the paint, 32 second-chance points and 17 bench points. The Rams grabbed 30 rebounds with 15 being offensive in the first half.
In the first half, the Rams jumped out to a 15-4 lead with 15:06 left in the first half.
Ketron "KC Shaw gave the Rams a 20-point lead 33-13 on two made free-throws with 2:56 left in the half. The Panthers closed out the half on an 11-2 run. The score at half Rams 35-24.
In the second half, the Rams went on an 8-0 run capped off by a
Jahnarious Snell lay-up with 45-29 with 14:39 left.
Issac Parson hit a three-pointer which made the score 51-31 with 12:10 left.
Imajae Dodd extended the Rams lead to 58-42 on a made free-throw with 6:32 left. Despite a Panthers 6-0 run, it was a little too late for the Panthers.
The Rams will travel to Greenwood, South Carolina on Wednesday, November 22nd, taking on Lander University. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. inside Finis Home Arena.
