WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will host Bowie State University, on Monday, February 3rd. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The men will return to action on Wednesday, February 5th, hosting Bluefield State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. Bowie State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Monday, February 3rd |7:30 p.m.
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Theme: White Out
Things to Know vs. Bluefield State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 5th |7:30 p.m.
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Theme: Camo Day
Series Information vs. Bowie State University
Since 2005 this will be the 18th meeting between the Rams and Bulldogs. The Bulldogs currently lead the series 9-8 and are on a three game-winning streak. Last time, the Rams defeated Bowie State 76-47 on December 13th, 2023.
Series Information vs. Bluefield State University
Since 2017, the Rams lead the series 3-1. Both teams split both match-ups last season. Last time, the Big Blue defeated the Rams 67-66 on February 28th, 2024, during the CIAA Basketball tournament.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back four returners from last year's team, sophomore
Lance Gill, junior
Jeremy Dixon, and seniors
Ralph Bland and
Stefon McLeod.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season the Rams welcomed 11 newcomers freshman
CJ Alston,
Khyelle Ingram,
Samuel Newkirk, redshirt freshman
Masaun Moore-Bryant, sophomore's
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
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Livingstone College 64-59 on Saturday, February 1st.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with a season-high 25 points, followed by
Lance Gill with eight points and
Abou Camara defensively with 15 rebounds.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Micah Jones with 14.2 points a game, followed by
Tyre Boykin with 12.2 points. WSSU is averaging 67.6 points per game.
Bowie State University (12-10, 4-6 CIAA, 3-2 North)
The Bulldogs defeated Bluefield State 106-103 on Saturday, February 1st. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Amare Wimbrush with 11.5 points followed by Warren Mouganda with 10.7 points, Justin Morrisey with 10.0 points. BSU is averaging 70.5 points per game.
Bluefield State University (12-8, 5-5 CIAA, 2-3 North)
The Big Blue fell to Bowie State 106-103 on Saturday, February 1st. The Big Blue are led in scoring by Jordan Hinds with 19.9 points followed by Romeo Aqunio with 14.8 points, Rell Willaims with 13.4 points. Bluefield State is averaging 92.8 points per game.
Up Next
The men will travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina on Saturday, February 8th, taking on Claflin University. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside Tullis Arena.
