Wilmington, DE– The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team suffered a tough loss to Lincoln University (Pa.) 59-57, inside the Chase Fieldhouse.  

The Rams moved to (3-5, 1-1 CIAA).

Both Tyre Boykin and Abou Camara lead the Rams with 10 points each, followed by Jaiden Thompson with eight points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 20-of-51 from the field, 5-of-12 from three, and 12-of-21 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 29 rebounds, scored 20 points in the paint, and 12 points off turnovers. 

How It Happened 
In the first half, the Rams jumped out to an early 9-2 lead on a Jaiden Thompson lay-up (14:22). The Lions went on a 10-0 run, taking a 12-11 lead on a tip in (8:55). WSSU took an 18-15 lead on a Masaun Moore-Byrant three-pointer (4:57). The Rams extended their lead to 24-19 on a Khyelle Ingram lay-up (1:00). WSSU took a 27-22 into halftime.

In the second half, a Masaun Moore-Byrant three-pointer gave the Rams a 33-28 lead (17:06). The Lions went on an 8- 0 run, taking a 36-33 lead on a lay-up (14:53).  A Abou Camara jumper cut the lead to 36-35 (14:23). An Ethan English and-one tied the at 42-42 (9;15). The Lions went on a 6-0 run, taking a 51-45 on lay-up (4:18). The Rams went on a 7-0 run, taking a 52-51 on an Isaish Ray free-throw (2:41). An Abou Camara jumper gave the Rams a 54-53 lead (1:10). A putback basket gave the Lions a 55-54 lead with 47 second left. Tyre Boykin hit a massive three, tying the game at 57-57 with 12 seconds remaining.  A Lions jumper put the Lions ahead 59-57 with one second to go. 

Up Next
The Rams will return home to take on Mid-Atlantic Christian University on December 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. inside the C.E.  Gaines Center. All fans can bring a canned good for free entry.