WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 7th to take on St. Augustine's University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the Emery Gymnasium.
The Rams will then face off against Claflin University on Saturday, February 10th. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. St. Augustine's University
Location: Raleigh, N.C (Emery Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 7th |7:30 p.m.
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Things to Know vs. Claflin University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 10th |4:00 p.m.
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Theme: Black Out/ Senior Day
Series Information vs. St. Augustine's University
Since 2006 this will be the 20th match-up between the Rams and Falcons. The Rams are currently on a seven-game winning streak against the Falcons. This will be the second match-up between the Rams and Falcons this season. The Rams took the first match-up 88-45 on January 18th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Claflin University
Since 2006, the Rams and Panthers series is currently tied 15-15. Claflin has won the last 3-out-of-4 against the Rams. This will be the second match-up between the Rams and Panthers this season. The Panthers took the first match-up 87-68 on January 20th.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Livingstone College 61-60 on Saturday, February 3rd. Ketron "KC" Shaw led the Ram with 14 points and seven rebounds, while
Jaylen Alston added 11 points and nine rebounds, and
Isaac Parson chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds
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, and 12.
- Imajae Dodd was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for weeks two and 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 not ranked in the polls this week but did receive votes.
Scouting Report
Winston-Salem State University (14-7, 8-4 CIAA)
The Rams are led in scoring by
Jaylen Alston with 16.7 points per game,
Isaac Parson with 13.3 points per game and Ketron "KC" Shaw with 10.1 per game. The Rams are averaging 71.4 points a game.
St. Augustine's University (11-11, 7-5 CIAA)
The Falcons fell to Fayetteville State University 63-48 on Saturday, February 3rd. Joshua Johnson led the Falcons with a double-double 10 points, followed by Mac Hughes, Nemo Johnson, and Kaleb Glasper all with nine points. Jordan Love is the Falcons' leading scorer averaging 10.4 points a game, followed by Nemo Johnson with 10.3 points per game. The Falcons are scoring 70.1 points a game.
The Falcons are scoring 67.1 points a game.
Claflin University (11-8, 8-3 CIAA)
The Panthers defeated Shaw University 94-80 on Saturday, February 3rd. Bryson Dennis led the Panthers with 18 points, followed by Zion Obania with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. Jailen Williams scored 15 points, and Demarius Wash chipped in with 12 points. John Whitehead III is the Panthers' leading scorer averaging 11.8 points a game, followed by Bryson Dennis with 11.4 points per game, Zion Obania with 10.8 points a game, and Demarius Wash with 10.2 points per game.
The Panthers are averaging 76.8 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will wrap up their home schedule on Tuesday, February 13th, taking on divisional rival Fayetteville State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
