WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will travel 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.
The men will return home on Saturday, January 18th, hosting Claflin University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. Virginia State University
Location: Petersburg, V.A (Multipurpose Center)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 16th |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, January 18th |4:00 p.m.
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Live Stats
Theme: Throwback Day
Series Information vs. Virginia State University
Since 2006 this will be the 16th meeting between the Rams and Trojans. The series is currently tied 8-8. Last season the Rams defeated the Trojans 76-62 on January 6th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Claflin University
Since 2015, the Rams and Panthers series is currently tied 7-7. The Rams and Panthers split both games last season. The Rams won the last match-up 63-61 on February 10th, 2024
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 juniors
Lorenzo Caldwell,
Tyre Boykin,
Abou Camara 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 6.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Lincoln (Pa.) 67-59 on Monday, January 13th.
Micah Jones,
Wesley Tubbs III, and Masuan Moore-Byrant led the Rams with 11 points, followed by
Abou Camara chipping in with 14 rebounds.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 14.4 points a game, followed by
Tyre Boykin with 10.3 points. WSSU is averaging 70.0 points per game.
Virginia State University (10-4, 5-0 CIAA)
The Trojans defeated Livingstone College 86-63 on Thursday, January 9th. The Trojans are led in scoring by Jacob Cooper with 14.3 points followed by Clint Wright Jr. with 12.5 points. Virginia State is averaging 81.1 points per game.
Claflin University (9-7, 3-3 CIAA)
The Panthers fell to Bluefield State 85-82 on Saturday, January 4th. As of January 4th, the Panthers are led in scoring by John Whitehead III with 15.7 points followed by Gregory Spurlock with 11.4 points, Jailen Williams with 10.3 points. Claflin is averaging 79.1 points per game.
Up Next
The men will host Fayetteville State University on Monday, January 20th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside C.E. Gaines Center. The theme is Greek Day.
