WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will begin divisional play, traveling down to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Rams will take on Johnson C. Smith on Saturday, January 13th inside Brayboy Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Things to Know vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Location: Charlotte, N.C (Brayboy Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 13th |4:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Since 2006 the Rams have led the series 16-11 against the Golden Bulls. The Rams and Golden Bulls split the two match-ups last season. The Rams won the first match-up 69-60, and the Golden Bulls won the second match-up 74-71.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Virginia State University 76-62 on Saturday, January 6th. WSSU was led by
Isaac Parson with 25 points and six assists.
Jaylen Alston dished in 15 points and Ketron "KC" Shaw added 12.
Imajae Dodd had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and had a season-high eight blocks.
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.
Weekly Awards
- Jaylen Alston was named CIAA Offensive Player of the Week for weeks two and three.
- Imajae Dodd was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for weeks two, six, and nine.
- Isaac Parson was named HBCU National Player of the Week & CIAA Player of the Week for week nine.
D2SIDA Atlantic Regional Poll
The men were ranked 5th this week after wins over Elizabeth City State on January 4th, then Virginia State on January 6th.
Scouting Report
Winston-Salem State University (11-3, 5-0 CIAA)
The Rams are led in scoring by
Jaylen Alston with 17.1 points per game and
Isaac Parson 14.4 points. The Rams are averaging 71.8 points a game, while allowing 64.8 points.
Johnson C. Smith (9-4, 4-2 CIAA)
The Golden Bulls defeated Bluefield State 87-75 on Saturday, January 6th. Avery Huggins led the Golden Bulls with 23 points, followed by Ashton Sherell recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds Ezekiel Cannedy. chipped in with 11 points. Avery Huggins is the Golden Bulls leading scorer averaging 18.5 points a game, followed by Ezekiel Cannedy averaging 12.2 points per game.
The Golden Bulls are scoring 83.6 points a game.
Up Next
The Rams will host St. Augustine's University on Thursday, January 18th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
