WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University football team looks to build off their first win of the season as they welcome in Bluefield State University. WSSU takes on the Big Blue of Bluefield State University at Bowman Gray Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
 
Game Information
Opponent: Bluefield State University (1-2, 0-1 CIAA)
Date/Time: Saturday, September 23rd |6 p.m.
Location: Winston-Salem N.C. (Bowman Gray Stadium)
Media: Media/Listen/Live Stat
Theme: Hall of Fame Game/Red Out

Series Information
1945       19-13     L
1946       12-7       L
1947       8-0          W
1948       6-0          W
1949       13-13     T
1950       13-13     T
1951     36-12    L
1952       27-13     W
1953       27-0       W
1954       38-18     L
1955     12-0      W
1956     20-0      L
1957     41-0      L
1958     22-0      L
1959     42-0      W
1960     25-12    L
1961     13-8      W
1962     20-14    W
 
Bluefield State Last Time vs. Johnson C. Smith University
 
The Big Blue fell to the Golden Bulls 30-13. After a 26-yard field goal by kicker Al Garcia put JCSU on the board 3-0 mid-way through the first quarter. A second quarter dominated by JCSU outscoring the Big Blue 17-0 giving the Golden Bulls a 20-0 lead at halftime. Coming out of the half the Big Blue had a spark by running back Jahdir Loftland as he rushed for a 56-yard touchdown putting Bluefield on the board with the extra point cut JCSU down to 20-7.
 
The Golden Bull used a 9 plays drive capped out by another Al Garcia field goal to extend the lead 23-7 mid-way through the third quarter. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Golden Bulls used a 10-play drive ending in a 5-yard rushing touchdown with the extra point that gave JCSU a 30-7 lead. On the Big Blue next offensive possession, they used a 12-play drive and finished off with a 7-yard touchdown which made the score 30-13, as it was a little too late for the Big Blue.
 
Last Time vs. ECSU
 
The Rams offense & defense won the battle, charging WSSU to a 24-7 victory Saturday night. The Rams got on the board with a 29-yard field goal by Jobanni Esparaza giving WSSU a 3-0 lead as time expired in the first quarter. As the second quarter was winding down the Rams scored the first touchdown of the game with a rushing touchdown by Daylin Lee which pushed the lead to 10-0 into halftime.
 
Elizabeth City found some momentum early in the 2nd half as they scored a 34-yard passing touchdown and with the extra point made the score 10-7 early in the third quarter. With the Rams scoring on an RJ Mobley touchdown reception and later with an Asa Barnes rushing touchdown that was all the Rams needed to pull away from the Vikings.
 
Player of the Week
Camar Kyle was named Defensive Lineman of the Week, while teammates Justin Fleming was named Defensive Back, and Daylin Lee earned Rookie of the Week accolades for week three.
 
CIAA Pre-Season/Poll
The Rams were picked fourth in the Southern Division and seventh overall.
 
Up Next
 
After hosting Bluefield State on Saturday, the Rams will travel to play Lincoln (PA) next Saturday, September 30. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.