WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball will play Lincoln University (Pa.) in the opening round of the CIAA Tournament, as the 6th seed in the south on Wednesday, February 26th. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. inside the CFG Bank Arena.
Things to Know vs. Lincoln University (Pa.)
Location: Baltimore, Md. (CFG Bank Arena)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 26th |12:10 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Lincoln University (Pa.)
Since 2005 this will be the 19th meeting between the Rams and Bulldogs. This will be the second match-up this season. Last time, the Lions defeated the Rams 67-59 on January 13th, 2025.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomore
Lance Gill, junior
Jeremy Dixon, seniors
Ralph Bland and
Stefon McLeod.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season the Rams welcomed 11 newcomers freshman's
CJ Alston,
Khyelle Ingram,
Samuel Newkirk, redshirt freshman
Masaun Moore-Bryant, sophomores
Jaiden Thompson, Wesley Tubbs juniors
Lorenzo Caldwell,
Tyre Boykin,
Abou Camara,
J'vonni Roblejo, and senior
Micah Jones.
CIAA Preseason/Poll
Overall, the Rams were selected to finish fifth in the CIAA preseason poll.
CIAA Weekly Awards
CIAA Postseason Awards
Masaun Moore-Bryant was named to the All-CIAA Rookie Team.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Livingstone College 77-71 on Saturday, February 22nd.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 18 points, followed by
Jaiden Thompson with 12 points and eight rebounds,
Masaun Moore-Bryant with 11 points and
Khyelle Ingram chipped in with 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Tyre Boykin with 14.3 points a game, followed by
Micah Jones with 13.1 points. WSSU is averaging 66.6 points per game.
Livingstone College (16-11, 11-5 CIAA, 5-5 North)
The Lions defeated Bowie State 86-47 on Saturday, February 22nd. The Lions are led in scoring by Bakir Cleveland with 14.0 points followed by Ethan Garita with 13.0 points, and Reggie Hudson with 12.9. Lincoln (Pa.) averages 68.9 points per game.
