Winston-Salem, N.C - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team's win streak moves to thirteen, defeating Elizabeth City State University 67-38, inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The last consecutive win streak for the Lady Rams program was 12 made during the 1997-98 season.
The Rams improved to (13-1, 4-0 CIAA) on the season.
Maia Charles led the Rams with a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, followed by
Nevaeh Farmer and
Ah'Kiyah Pye with 11 points each.
Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 28-of-76 from the field, 4-of-26 from three, and 7-of-9 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 43 rebounds, scored 40 points in the paint, forced 30 turnovers, scored 36 points off turnovers, and had 23 steals.
How It Happened
In the first quarter, the Rams took a quick 8-0 lead on a
Jakaiya Mack lay-up (8:02). The Vikings went on a 7-0 run, cutting the lead down to 11-7 on a three-pointer (5:14). The Rams closed the quarter on an 11-4 run, taking a 22-11 lead into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, the Rams went on a 6-0 run, extending their lead to 28-13 on a
Maia Charles jumper (7:17). WSSU grew to 38-18 with a
Ah'Kiyah Pye three-pointer (2:34). WSSU took a 39-21 lead into halftime.
In the third quarter, a
Nevaeh Farmer jumper made the score 44-27 (6:03). WSSU closed out the quarter on a 10-3 run, taking a 54-30 lead into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Rams' lead grew to 64-34 on a
Maia Charles lay-up (3:52). ECSU couldn't cut the deficit under 20 points.
Up Next
The Rams will host Virginia State University on January 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.