WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg 71-44 inside the C.E. Gaines Center. 

The Rams improved moved (5-13, 1–7 CIAA, 1-2 South) on the season 

Both Christana McLean and Karina Scott led the Rams with 13 points each, followed by Jakaiya Mack with 10 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 30-of-77 from the field, 4-of-18 from three, 17-of-11 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 35 rebounds, scored 34 points in the paint, 32 points off turnovers, had 30 forced turnovers, 19 steals and 50 bench points. 

How It Happened
In the first quarter, a Jakaiya Mack lay-up gave the Rams an 8-5 lead (6:38). The Dragons closed out the quarter on an 8-2 run, taking a 13-12 lead into the second quarter. 

In the second quarter, the Rams went on a 6-0 run, taking an 18-13 lead on a Jakaiya Mack lay-up (7:58). The Rams extended its lead to 28-17 on a Karina Scott lay-up (2:29). The Rams took a 31-21 lead into halftime. 

In the third quarter, two Christina McLean free-throws gave the Rams a 42-26 lead (3:58).  The Rams took a 48-32 lead into the fourth quarter. 

In the fourth quarter, the Rams went on a 7-0 run, extending their lead to 55-32 on two Christiana McLean free-throws (8:17). The Rams scored 11 more points than the Dragons to close the game 71-44.

Up Next 
The Lady Rams will hit the road traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday January 30th taking on Johnson C. Smith University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Brayboy Gymnasium.