WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will host Lincoln University (Pa.), for their conference home opener on Monday, January 13th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. Lincoln University (Pa.)
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Monday, January 13th |7:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Lincoln University (Pa.)
Since 2011 the Rams have led the series 10-6 versus the Lions. Last season the Rams defeated the Lions 67-65 on December 16th, 2023.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomore
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,
Wesley Tubbs III, 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.
CIAA Weekly Awards
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Khyelle Ingram was named Rookie of the Week for week six.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Elizabeth City State 82-56 on Saturday, January 4th.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 16 points, followed by
Micah Jones with 14 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 14.7 points a game, followed by
Tyre Boykin with 10.5 points. WSSU is averaging 69.6 points per game.
Lincoln University (Pa.) (10-6, 5-0 CIAA)
The Lions fell to Bloomfield College 83-69 on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. The Lions are led in scoring by Bakir Cleveland with 13.9 points followed by Ethan Garita with 13.5 points, and Reggie Hudson with 12.3. Lincoln (Pa.) averages 72.5 points per game.
Up Next
The men will travel up to Petersburg, Virginia on Thursday, January 16th, taking on Virginia State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the Multipurpose Center.
