WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team defeated UNC Pembroke 59-51, inside the C.E. Gaines Center Saturday afternoon.

The Rams improved to (3-8, 0–3 CIAA) on the season.

Christiana McLean led the Rams with 13 points and Sierra Hunter with 10.

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams shot 24-of-55 from the field,3-of-8 from three, and 8-of-12 from the free-throw line. They grabbed 33 rebounds, and scored 30 points in the paint, eight points off turnovers, 12 second-chance points, and 37 bench points.

In the first quarter, Kierran Walker put the Rams on the board with a three-pointer 3-2 (8:01). With the score of 10-7 Braves, Zion Duncan made the score 10-9 on a jumper (2:58). The Braves took a 14-11 lead into the second quarter.

In the second quarter, an early Braves three-pointer extended their lead to 17-11 (9:50). A Jakaiya Mack jumper made the score 17-15 Braves (6:50). La'Niya Simes hit a three-pointer, cutting the score down to 21-18 (4:07). The Rams closed out the quarter on a 7-2 run, as a La'Niya Simes lay-up made the score 25-25 with 17 seconds remaining in the quarter. The game would be tied 25-all at halftime.

In the third quarter, Sierra Hunter put the Rams ahead 27-25 on a lay-up (9:19). The Rams went on a 5-0 run taking a 34-30 lead, on a Kierran Walker jumper (6:21). A Christina McLean jumper extended the Rams lead to 40-37 (2:38). The Rams took a 42-39 lead into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Rams went on an 8-0 run, extending their lead to 50-39 on a Christana McLean lay-up (3:28). Two Christana McLean free-throws put the Rams ahead 54-44 (2:10). Jakaiya Mack gave the Rams a 59-48 on a lay-up with 19 seconds remaining in the game.

Up Next
The women will begin 2025 on the road traveling to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 4th taking on Elizabeth City State. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.