WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will host Shaw University on Wednesday, January 24th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The Rams will then travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina to take on Fayetteville State University, on Saturday, January 27th. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside Felton J. Capel Arena.
Things to Know vs. Shaw University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 24th |7:30 p.m.
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Theme: Greek Night
Things to Know vs. Fayetteville State University
Location: Fayetteville, N.C. (Felton J. Capel Arena)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 27th |4:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Shaw University
Since 2006 this will be the 28th match-up between the Rams and Bears. The Rams lead the series 14-13. The Bears won the match-up last season 65-63 on January 7th, 2023.
Series Information vs. Fayetteville State University
Since 2006 the Rams have won the series 21-8. Both teams split the two match-ups last season. The Rams won the first match-up 56-55 on January 21, 2023. On February 11th, the Broncos won 63-51.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Claflin University 87-68 on Saturday, January 20th.
Isaac Parson led the Rams with 15 points and five rebounds.
Jahnarious Snell scored 13 points, and Ketron "KC" Shaw scored 11 points. Both
Jaylen Alston and
Imajae Dodd chipped in with 10 points.
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 week 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 tied for the ninth spot in this week's ranking.
Scouting Report
Winston-Salem State University (12-5, 6-2 CIAA). The Rams are led in scoring by
Jaylen Alston with 16.5 points per game and
Isaac Parson with 13.8 points per game;
Imajae Dodd is averaging 10.3 per game. The Rams are averaging 72.4 points a game.
Shaw University (9-7, 5-3 CIAA)
The Bears defeated Livingstone College 70-63 on Saturday, January 20th. DJ Thomas led the Bears with 19 points, followed by Jamari Roberts with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Shayne Saigo is the Bears leading scorer averaging 14.9 points a game, followed by DJ Thomas with 14.3points per game.
The Bears are scoring 76.3 points a game.
Fayetteville State University (10-8, 5-3 CIAA)
The Broncos defeated Johnson C. Smith 70-57 on Saturday, January 20th. Caleb Simmons led the Broncos with 20 points and seven rebounds, followed by Tairell Fletcher with 15 points, Tyler Foster chipped in with 12 points. Tairell Fletcher is the Broncos leading scorer averaging 13.9 points a game, followed by Tyler Foster with 11.4 points per game. Caleb Simmons with 10.7 points per game
The Broncos are averaging 64.4 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will host rival Johnson C. Smith University on Thursday, February 1st. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside C.E. Gaines Center.
