WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will participate in the Virgin Islands Classic in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands December 13-15. The Rams will now play Tuskegee University on Friday, December 13th, tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
Things to Know vs. Tuskegee University
Location: Saint Thomas U.S. V.I. (UVI Eldridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center)
Date/Time: Friday, December 13th |1:30 p.m. /12:30 ET
Series Information
The Rams played Tuskegee last season in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-off and defeated them 65-69.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomores
Lance Gill, juniors
Stefon McLeod,
Jeremy Dixon, and senior
Ralph Bland.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season, the Rams welcomed 11 newcomers freshman
CJ Alston,
Khyelle Ingram,
Samuel Newkirk,
Samuel Hood, redshirt freshman Masuan Moore-Byrant, sophomores
Jaiden Thompson, and Wesley Tubbs, juniors
Lorenzo Caldwell,
Tyre Boykin,
Abou Camara, and senior
Micah Jones.
CIAA Preseason/Poll
Overall, the Rams were selected to finish fifth in the CIAA preseason poll.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Carolina Christian College 97-48 on Monday, December 9th.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with a season-high 22 points,
Micah Jones scored 13 points, and Welsey Tubbs III and Lance chipped in with 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 15.8 points a game, followed by Wesley Tubb III with 10.6 points.
Up Next
The men will continue to play in the Yes US Virgin Islands tournament from December 14-15. For information on who the Rams will play next visit our website, www.wssurams.com.
