WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will conclude the regular season on the road this week. The Rams will first travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, February 22nd taking on Shaw University. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. inside C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. The Rams will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, February 24th, taking on Livingstone College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside New Trent Gymnasium.
Things to Know vs. Shaw University
Location: Raleigh, N.C. (C.C Spaulding Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 22nd |8:00 p.m.
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Things to Know vs. Shaw University
Location: Salisbury, N.C. (New Trent Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 24th |4:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Shaw University
Since 2006 this will be the 29th match-up between the Rams and Bears. The Rams lead the series 15-13. This will be the second match-up between the Rams and Bears this season. The Rams won the first match-up this season 74-70 on January 24th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Livingstone College
Since 2006, the series is currently tied 15-15. This will be the second match-up between the Rams and Blue Bears this season. The Blue Bears won the first match-up 61-60 on February 3rd, 2024.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Virginia Union University 75-50 in the NBA HBCU Classic on Saturday, February 17th. Ketron "KC" Shaw led the Rams with 15 points.
Jaylen Alston recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Isaac Parson also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists and
Jaylin Parker chipped in with 11 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 weeks two, three, 12 and 15.
- Jaylen Alston was named HBCU National Player of the Week & CIAA Player of the Week for week 15.
- Imajae Dodd was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for weeks two, six and seven.
- Isaac Parson was named HBCU National Player of the Week & CIAA Player of the Week for week seven.
D2SIDA Atlantic Regional Poll
The men were ranked 10th this week after wins over Fayetteville State on February 13th, then Virginia Union on February 17th.
Scouting Report
Winston-Salem State University (17-8, 11-5 CIAA). The Rams are led in scoring by
Jaylen Alston with 17.5 points per game and
Isaac Parson 12.4 points per game and Ketron "KC" Shaw with 10.5 per game. The Rams are averaging 70.3 points a game.
Shaw University (12-12, 8-8 CIAA)
The Bears defeated Johnson C. Smith University 76-72 on Saturday, February 17th. Jamari Roberts led the Bears with a double-double 18 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Corey Rutherford with 15 points, Shayne Saigo scored 11 points with eight rebounds and DJ Thomas chipped in with 10 points. Shayne Saigo is the Bears leading scorer averaging 14.2 points a game, followed by DJ Thomas with 13.9 points per game.
The Bears are scoring 75.8 points a game.
Livingstone College (12-13, 8-8 CIAA)
The Blue Bears fell to Fayetteville State University 75-50 on Saturday, February 17th. Detionne Leach led the Blue Bears with 13 points, followed by Khyree Temple with 10 points. Khyree Temple is the Blue Bears leading scorer averaging 13.7 points a game.
The Blue Bears are averaging 75.8 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will be back in action at the CIAA tournament in Baltimore, Maryland February 26 – March 2.
