Winston-Salem, N.C– The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team fell to Johnson C. Smith University 76-64 inside the C.E. Gaines Center.  

 The Rams moved to (7-11, 2-6 CIAA, 0-4 South).

Khyelle Ingram led the Rams with a season-high 27 points and nine rebounds, followed by Abou Camara with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds; Tyre Boykin chipped in with 10 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 22-of-51 from the field, 1-of-17 from three, and 19-of-27 from the free-throw line. The Rams grabbed 29 rebounds, scored 26 points in the paint, and 35 bench points. 

How It Happened 
In the first half, the Golden Bulls jumped out to a 5-0 lead on a three-pointer (18:38). The Rams went on a 6-2 run, cutting the lead to 12-10 on an Abou Camara jumper (15:01). With the score 19-16, the Golden Bulls went on a 18-5 run, extending their lead to 37-21 on a three-pointer (6:25). The Rams answered back with a 11-5 run, trimming the lead to 42-30 on an Ethan English lay-up (3:03). JCSU closed out the half on a 9-3 run, taking a 49-33 lead into halftime.  

In the second half, the Rams went on a 19-2 run, tying the game at 52-52 on a Khyelle Ingram three-pointer (12:08). The Golden Bulls went on a 11-1 run, taking a 63-53 lead on a lay-up (6:44). A Khyelle Ingram jumper cut the lead to 66-60 (4:55). JCSU closed out the game on a 10-4 run. 

Up Next
The  Rams will travel to Richmond, Virginia, taking on Virginia Union University on February 4. Tip-off scheduled for 7:30 inside Barco Stevens Hall.