Winston-Salem, N.C– The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team defeated Belmont Abbey College 76-68 Thursday night inside the C.E. Gaines Center.

 The Rams improved to (5-5, 1-1 CIAA).

Khyelle Ingram led the Rams with 15 points, followed by Ethan English with 13 and Isaiah Ray with 11 points.

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 30-of-69 from the field, 8-of-21 from three, and 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 31 rebounds, scored 34 points in the paint, and 31 bench points. 

How It Happened 
In the first half, the Crusaders jumped out to an early 9-2 lead, on a lay-up (15:57). The Rams went on a 14-2 run, taking a 16-11 lead on Ethan English three-pointer (10:35). WSSU extended their lead to 20-13, on a Khyelle Ingram lay-up (8:32). The Crusaders cut the lead down to 20-17 with a lay-up (6;31). A Jaiden Thompson three-pointer gave the Rams a 27-20 lead (2:33). WSSU took a 29-25 lead into halftime. 

In the second half, the Crusaders went on a 7-0 run tying the game at 34-34 on a jumper (16:49). Belmont went on a 5-1 run, taking a 42-38 lead on a three-pointer (13:36). A Isaiah Ray three-pointer gave the Rams a 47-45 lead (11:41). Isaiah Ray extended the lead to 51-47 on a lay-up (10;21). Belmont went on a 6-0 run, taking a 53-51 lead (9:28). A Khyelle Ingram three-pointer tied the game at 62-62 (4:44). The Rams closed out the game on a 14-6 run. 

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.