PETERSBURG VA - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team fell to Virginia State University 78-48 inside the Multipurpose Center. 

The Rams moved to (3-11, 0–5 CIAA) on the season.

Karina Scott led the Rams with 16 points, followed by Maya Madison-Walker with seven points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 19-of-57 from the field, 6-of-23 from three, and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points in the paint, 10 points off turnovers, 12 forced turnovers, and 27 bench points. 

How It Happened
In the first quarter, the Trojans began the game on a 14-1 run. A Maya Madison-Walker lay-up cut the score to 19-9 (1:34). The Trojans took a 19-9 lead into the second quarter. 

In the second quarter, Karina Scott hit a three-pointer, cutting the VSU lead to single digits 24-16 (6:53). The Trojans went on an 8-0 run, extending their lead to 32-16 (3:32). The Trojans extended their lead to 38-18 (1:07). The Trojans took a 41-18 lead into halftime. 

In the third quarter, Kierran Walker connected on a three-pointer making the score 45-25 (6:11). Kierran Walker hit another three-pointer, cutting the VSU lead to 47-30 (4:45). VSU went on a 9-2 run extending their lead to 56-32. The Trojans took a 56-32 lead into the fourth quarter. 

In the fourth quarter, an Alana Biosse lay-up made the score 62-42 (6:57). The Trojans outscored the Rams 16-6 for the rest of the game. 

Up Next 
The Lady Rams will return home on Saturday, January 18th, taking on Claflin University. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme is Throwback Day.