WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Rams will return home on November 29 hosting Barton College. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The men will then travel to Mount Olive, North Carolina, taking on University of Mount Olive on December 1. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Karnegay Arena.
Things to Know Barton College
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, November 29 |4:00 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats
Things to Know University of Mount Olive
Location: Mount Olive, N.C. (Karnegay Arena)
Date/Time: Monday, December 1 |5:30 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats
Series Information vs.Barton College
Since 2013, this will be the 2nd meeting between the Rams and Bulldogs. Last time, the Rams defeated the Bulldogs 82-66 on December 13th, 2013. Series Information vs. University of Mount Olive
Since 2023, this will be the 2nd meeting between the Rams and Trojans. Last time, the Rams defeated the Trojans 88-68 on November 14th, 2023.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back eight returners from last year's team, sophomores CJ Alston, Khyelle Ingram, Samuel Newkirk, redshirt sophomore Masaun Bryant, juniors Lance Gill and Jaiden Thompson, senior Abou Camara and redshirt senior Tyre Boykin.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season the Rams welcomed seven newcomers, freshmen Bryson Cowan, Arrington Kee, sophomores Treyton "Tre" Crite, and Isaiah Sutherland, seniors Demetri Patterson and Isaish Ray and redshirt senior Ethan English.
CIAA Preseason/Poll
Overall, the Rams were selected to finish 12th in the CIAA preseason poll.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Wheeling University 86-66 on November 23. Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 24 points, followed by Abou Camara with nine points and 11 rebounds.
Scouting Report
Tyre Boykin is the Rams' leading scorer with 19.5 points per game, followed by Ethan English with 10.8 points per game. WSSU is averaging 71.0 points per game.
Barton College (0-6, 0-1 CC)
The Bulldogs fell to UNC Pembroke 92-71 on November 25. Terry Fields leads with 15.7 points per game, followed by Trevur Smalls with 15.3 points and Jaylen Faber with 14.5 points. Barton is averaging 81.2 points per game.
University of Mount Olive (3-3, 1-0 CC)
The Trojans defeated Francis Marion 86-84on November 25. Matt Kirby leads with 18.0 points per game, followed by Jefferson McLamb 15.3 points per game. Mount Olive is averaging 89.8 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will begin conference play traveling to Bowie, Maryland, taking on Bowie State on December 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside the A.C. Jordan Arena.
