WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Rams will wrap up 2025 hosting Belmont Abbey College on December 31. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The men will begin 2026 taking on Virginia of Lynchburg on January 2. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs Belmont Abbey College
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 31|1:00 p.m.
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Things to Know Virginia University of Lynchburg
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Friday, January 2 |7:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Belmont Abbey College
Since 2011, this will be the third meeting between the Rams and Crusaders. Last time the Rams defeated the Crusaders was 97-64 on November 29th, 2014.
Series Information vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg
This will be the second meeting this season between the Rams and Dragons. Last time the Rams defeated the Dragons 94-77 on November 18th, 2025.
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 defeated Mid-Atlantic Christian University 90-53 on December 18th, 2025.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 16 points, followed by
Masaun Bryant with 14 points.
Scouting Report
Tyre Boykin is the Rams' leading scorer with 21.8 points per game, followed by Abou Canara with 9.0 points per game. WSSU is averaging 73.2 points per game.
Belmont Abbey College (5-4, 3-1 CC)
The Crusaders defeated Clinton College on December 19. Judah Ravenell leads the Crusaders in scoring with 10.3 points per game, followed by Alhousseny Diallo with 10.1 points per game. The Crusaders are averaging 70.8 per game.
Virginia University of Lynchburg (0-15, 0-0 ODAC)- Play Ferrum (Dec.29)
The Dragons fell to UNC Greensboro 131-53 on December 21. Jacob Newman leads the Dragons in scoring with 11.2 points per game, followed by Jarek Sasser with 9.2 points per game. The Dragons are averaging 64.4 points a game.
Up Next
The Rams will resume conference play, hosting Bluefield State University on January 7. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
