PETERSBURG, VA– The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team comeback falls short 69-66 against Shepherd University Friday night. 

The Rams move to (0-1, 0-0 CIAA) on the season.

Micah Jones led the Rams with 15 points, Welsey Tubbs scored 14 points, followed by Lorenzo Caldwell chipped in with 10 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 23-of-65 from the field, 12-of-32 from the free-throw line, and 8-of-26 from three. They scored 26 points in the paint, and 12 second-chance points. The Rams grabbed 27 rebounds, 22 points off turnovers, and 16 bench points.

In the first half, the Rams jumped out to an early 8-2 lead, with back-to-back three-pointers by Micah Jones. Shepherd answered back with an 11-4 run, taking a 13-12 with 13:39 left. A Micah Jones three-pointer gave the Rams a 19-17 lead with 11:34 left. Shepherd went on a 17-2 run, taking a 38-23 lead with 1:13 remaining. Shepherd went into the half leading 40-25. 

In the second half, the Rams went on an 8-0 run, making the score 41-37 highlighted by a Lance Gill lay-up with 12:13 left. With the score 53-44, Shepherd, the Rams went on a 5-0 run, making the score 53-49 on a Wesley Tubbs three-pointer. Micah Jones hit a huge three making the score 56-53 with 6:37 left. Shepherd extended their lead to 10 points 63-53. The Rams went on a 10-2 run making the score 65-63 Shepherd, on a Welsey Tubbs free-throw with 1:55 remaining. Shepherd went on to win the contest 69-66.

Up Next

WSSU will be back in action tomorrow, taking on Gannon University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. inside the Multipurpose Center.