WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will welcome in Virginia Union University, on Monday January 27th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. Virginia Union University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Monday, January 27th |7:30 p.m.
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Theme: Dress Like a Cowboy or Cowgirls
Series Information vs. Virginia Union University
Since 2006 this will be the 26th meeting between the Rams and Panthers. The Rams currently lead the series 13-12 and are on a three game-winning streak. Last time, the Rams defeated the Panthers 64-47 on February 17th, 2024.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomore
Lance Gill, junior
Jeremy Dixon, and seniors
Ralph Bland and
Stefon McLeod.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season the Rams welcomed 11 newcomers freshman's
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,
J'vonni Roblejo, 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 Shaw University 70-68 on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 19 points, followed by
Micah Jones with 11 points and
Abou Camara with nine points and 11 rebounds.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 14.2 points a game, followed by
Tyre Boykin with 12.2 points. WSSU is averaging 67.9 points per game.
Virginia Union University (8-9, 2-3 CIAA, 1-1 North)
The Panthers defeated Bowie State 62-50 on Wednesday, January 22nd. As of January 22nd, the Panthers are led in scoring by Tahj Harding with 15.8 points followed by DJ Mitchell with 12.1 points, Malachi Dark with 10.3. Virginia Union is averaging 70.1 points per game.
Up Next
The men will travel to Charlote, North Carolina on January, Thursday 30 to take on Johnson C. Smith at 7:30 pm inside Brayboy Gymnasium.
