WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will host conference rival Fayetteville State University, on Monday, January 20th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The men will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina to face Shaw University on Wednesday, January 22nd inside Spaulding Gymnasium at 8:00 p.m.
Things to Know vs. Fayetteville State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Monday, January 20th |7:30 p.m.
Media:
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Live Stats
Theme: Greek Day
Things to Know vs. Shaw University
Location: Raleigh, N.C (C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 22nd |8:00 p.m.
Media:
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Series Information vs. Fayetteville State University
Since 2006 this will be the 32nd meeting between the Rams and Broncos. The Rams currently lead the series 22-9. Last season the Rams and Broncos split both games. Last time, the Rams defeated FSU 75-50 on February 13th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Shaw University
The Rams lead the series 16-13. The Rams took both games last season. Last time, the Rams defeated the Bears 85-69 on February 22nd, 2024.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomores
Lance Gill, junior
Jeremy Dixon, and seniors
Stefon McLeod and
Ralph Bland.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season, the Rams welcomed 11 newcomers freshman
CJ Alston,
Khyelle Ingram,
Samuel Newkirk, redshirt freshman Masuan Moore-Byrant, sophomores
Jaiden Thompson, Wesley Tubbs juniors
Lorenzo Caldwell,
Tyre Boykin,
Abou Camara,
J'vonni Roblejo, 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 6.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Claflin University 82-47 on Saturday, January 18th.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with eight points, followed by
Jeremy Dixon and
Lance Gill with six points.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 13.8 points a game, followed by
Tyre Boykin with 10.9 points. WSSU is averaging 68.1 points per game.
Fayetteville State University (11-6, 4-3 CIAA, 2-0 South)
The Broncos defeated Shaw University 86-63 on Thursday, January 9th. The Broncos are led in scoring by Caleb Simmons with 18.1 points followed by Tairell Fletcher with 17.3 points, and Ezekiel Cannedy with 15.9. Fayetteville State is averaging 73.2 points per game.
Shaw University (9-9, 4-3 CIAA, 1-2 South)
The Bears fell to Livingstone College 69-66 on Saturday, January 18th. The Bears are led in scoring by Trent McIntyre with 17.4 points followed by Dreveon Scott with 12.4 points, and Dee Barnes with 10.5 points. Shaw is averaging 74.2 points per game.
Up Next
The men will return home on Monday, January 27th, taking on Virginia Union. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme is Wild Wild West- Dress Like A Cowboy or Cowgirl.
