MILLERSVILLE, PA. — Winston-Salem (1-1) fell to Millersville (2-1) 79-64 on Saturday at Pucillo Gymnasium. Ronald Bridges Jr. led the Rams with 27 points, including a second-half scoring stretch that helped cut the Marauders' lead to two points.
Bridges paced WSSU offensively, while Antonio Williams added 12 points. Millersville held advantages in field goals, 3-pointers, assists and rebounds. The Rams finished with 13 turnovers compared to 10 for the Marauders.
The Rams opened with inside scoring, taking a 10-9 lead on Bridges' layup at 12:55 before tying the game at 12-12 on another basket from the junior guard. Millersville responded with a scoring run, building a 25-16 advantage by 6:04 and maintaining control through the remainder of the half. WSSU shot 12-for-26 from the field but went 0-for-3 from 3-point range and committed six turnovers, trailing 36-28 at halftime.
After the break, the Rams worked to close the gap behind Bridges. Christopher Williams converted two free throws before Bridges added seven consecutive points, bringing the score to 45-41 with 12:45 remaining. Bridges later connected from beyond the arc to pull WSSU within 48-46, but the Marauders responded to maintain their lead.
The Rams shot 4-for-7 from 3-point range and 12-for-15 at the free-throw line in the second half. However, Millersville maintained its advantage down the stretch to secure the 79-64 victory.
Rams Top Performers
Ronald Bridges Jr.
Antonio Williams
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12 points
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6-for-8 from the field
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5 rebounds
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2 blocks
Blake Bartney
Up Next
The Rams travel to Petersburg, Virginia, to face Virginia State University on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
For more information on Winston-Salem State Athletics and its 12 varsity sports, visit wssurams.com.
