Winston-Salem, N.C. -  The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team dominates in home opener against Converse University 101-67, inside the C.E. Gaines Center.   

The Rams Improved (1-1, 0-0 CIAA) on the season 

Ah'Kye Pye led the Rams with 22 points , followed by Maia Charles had a double-double 11 points and 11 rebounds, Makayla Weleed chipped in 11 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers

The Rams went 44-of-85 from the field, 9-of-25 from three, 4-of-10 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 43 rebounds, scored 50 points in the paint, 16 fast break points, 34 points off turnovers, 19 steals and 60 bench points. 

 How It Happened

In the first quarter, the Rams took an early 8-0 lead, on a Maia Charles lay-up (8:44). WSSU extended their lead to 15-5, on a Makayla Weleed three-pointer. (5:45). The Rams went on a 7-0 run, extending their lead to 25-12 on a Ah'Kye Pye jumper (1:24). WSSU took a 27-15 lead into the second quarter. 

In the second quarter, a Ah'Kye Pye three-pointer pushed the Rams lead to 33-19 (7:17). Converse went on a 6-2 run, cutting the Rams lead to 40-30 on a lay-up (1:24). The Rams took a 44-32 lead into halftime. 

The Rams went on a 8-2 run,  extending their lead to 52-34 on a Maia Charles lay-up (7:00). WSSU grew out to 60-34, on a Taylor Simpson lay-up (3:38). The Rams took a 68-41 lead into the fourth quarter. 

In the fourth quarter, a Kloe Thompson jumper made the score 70-43 (9:25). An Amari Baldwin lay-up made the score 78-52 (5:56). Kierran Walker's three-pointer made the score 88-59 (3:34). A Kloe Thompson three-point made the score 101-65 with 44 seconds remaining. 

Up Next

The Rams will host USC Aiken on November 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.