WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball begins 2024 hosting two conference foes. First up, the Rams will welcome Elizabeth City State University on Thursday, January 4th inside the C.E. Gaines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
The Rams will then host Virginia State University on Saturday, January 6th inside the C.E. Gaines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Things to Know vs. Elizabeth City State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 4th |1:00 p.m.
Media:
Watch/Live Stats
Theme: Academic Day
Things to Know vs. Virginia State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 6th |4:00 p.m.
Media:
Watch/Live Stats
Theme: Helping in the Community
Series Information vs. Elizabeth City State University
Since 2006 the Rams have led the series 12-9 and currently are on a three-game-winning streak against the Vikings. Last season the Rams defeated the Vikings 75-72, on January 9th, 223.
Series Information vs. Virginia State University
Since 2006 the Trojans have led the series 8-7, as the Trojans have won the last 4-of- 5 contests between the teams. Last season the Trojans defeated the Rams 66-52 on January 5th, 2023.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Lincoln University (Pa.) 67-65 on Saturday, December 16th.
Jaylen Alston led the Rams with a double-double, 21 points, and 10 rebounds, and
Isaac Parson chipped in with 12 points and six assists.
Imajae Dodd scored 10 points, and
Jaylin Parker had nine 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 week two and six.
D2SIDA Atlantic Regional Poll
The men were ranked 8th the week of (December 18th) after wins over Bowie State on December 14th, then Lincoln University (Pa.) on December 16th.
Scouting Report
Winston-Salem State University (9-3, 3-0 CIAA)
The Rams are led in scoring by
Jaylen Alston with 18.3 points per game and
Isaac Parson 13.0 points. The Rams are averaging 71.1 points a game, while allowing 66.2 points.
Elizabeth City State University (4-9, 1-2 CIAA)
The Vikings fell to Chowan University 93-82 on Saturday, December 30th. Christopher Wright led the Vikings with 15 points, followed by Eric Butler with 14 points, both Jaquantae Harris and Michael Eads Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Jaquantae Harris is the Vikings leading scorer averaging 13.0 points a game, followed by Michael Eads Jr. averaging 10.8 per game.
The Vikings are scoring 78.6 points a game.
Virginia State University (7-6, 2-1 CIAA)
The Trojans defeated St. Augustine's University 78-63 on Saturday, December 30th. Kendall Bynum led the Trojans with 23 points, followed by Imhotep (Tap) George with 15 points. Kendall Bynum is the Trojans leading scorer averaging 12.1 points a game, Tremere Brown is averaging 12.0 points, Imhotep (Tap) George averaging 11.1 points.
The Trojans average 71.1 points a game.
Up Next
The Rams head down to Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, January 13th taking on divisional rival Johnson C. Smith University. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
