Orangeburg, S.C– The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team fell to Claflin University 74-65 inside the Tullis Arena.  

 The Rams moved to (7-9, 2-4 CIAA, 0-2 South).

Masaun Bryant led the Rams with 19 points, followed by Tyre Boykin with 13 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers

The Rams went 21-of-58 from the field, 7-of-21 from three, and 16-of-21 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 36 rebounds, scored 25 points off of turnovers, and 35 bench points. 

How It Happened 

In the first half, the Rams took a 5-0 lead on a Demetri Patterson jumper (18:33). Claflin went on a 11-0 run, taking a 11-5 lead on a lay-up (14:43).  WSSU went on a 5-0 run, cutting the lead to 11-10 on a Isaish Sutherland three-pointer (13:45). The Panthers went on a 16-3 run, extending their lead to 27-13 on a lay-up (9:56). Claflin outscored the Rams 21-15 taking a 48-28 into halftime. 

In the second half, the Panthers went on a 10-0 extending their lead to 58-38 on a free-throw (17:32). . The Rams answered back with a 19-2 run, cutting the lead to 60-47 on a Khyelle Ingram jumper (10:37). Claflin went on a 11-4 run, taking a 71-51 lead on a lay-up (4:59). The Rams closed the game out on a 14-3 run, but couldn't cut the deficit under five points. 

Up Next

The men will wrap up the road trip, traveling to Fayetteville, North Carolina, taking on Fayetteville State University on January 24. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside Felton J. Capel Arena.