WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Rams will continue their homestand, hosting Bluefield State University on January 7. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The men will return to action on January, taking on Elizabeth City State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs Bluefield State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7|7:30 p.m.
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Things to Know Elizabeth City State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 10 |7:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Bluefield State
Since 2017, the Rams have led the series 3-2. Last time the Rams fell to the Big Blue was 98-78 on February 5, 2025.
Series Information vs. Elizabeth City State
Since 2006, the Rams have led the series 13-12. Last time Rams fell to the Vikings was 82-56 on January 4th, 2025.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back eight returners from last year's team, sophomores
CJ Alston,
Khyelle Ingram,
Samuel Newkirk, redshirt sophomore
Masaun Bryant, juniors
Lance Gill and
Jaiden Thompson, senior
Abou Camara and redshirt senior
Tyre Boykin.
Ram Newcomers:
During the off-season the Rams welcomed seven newcomers, freshmen
Bryson Cowan,
Arrington Kee, sophomores Treyton "Tre" Crite, and
Isaiah Sutherland, seniors
Demetri Patterson and Isaish Ray and redshirt senior
Ethan English.
CIAA Preseason/Poll
Overall, the Rams were selected to finish 12th in the CIAA preseason poll.
CIAA Weekly Awards
- Abou Camara was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for week eight.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg 112-76 on January 2.
Tyre Boykin led the Rams with 20 points, followed by
Abou Camara with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Isaiah Ray and
Khyelle Ingram chipped in with 14 points.
Scouting Report
Tyre Boykin is the Rams' leading scorer with 20.5 points per game, followed by Abou Canara with 9.5 points per game. WSSU is averaging 77.0 points per game.
Bluefield State University (3-10, 2-1 CIAA)
The Big Blue fell to Tusculum 78-71 on January 3. Myles Pierre leads the Big Blue in scoring with 17.7 points per game, followed by Ellija Preddy with 13.1 points per game. The Big Blue are averaging 67.8 per game.
Elizabeth City State University (2-7, 1-2 CIAA)- Play Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 8)
The Vikings defeated Mount Olive 72-67 on December 31. Trevor Smith leads the Vikings in scoring with 13.8 points per game. The Vikings are averaging 67.7 points a game.
Up Next
The Rams will conclude their homestand, hosting Virginia State University on January 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
