Winston-Salem, N.C. -  The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team defeated Shaw University 78-40, inside the C.E. Gaines Center.

The Rams improved to 22-2 (13-1 CIAA, 7-1 South) on the season.

This win gives Coach Terry the most wins in a single season.

Makayla Waleed led the Rams with 18 points, followed by Kierran Walker chipping in with 14 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 28-of-69 from the field, 7-for-24 from three, and 15-of-20 from the free-throw line, grabbed 38 rebounds, and forced 24 turnovers.
 
How It Happened
In the first quarter, the Rams took an early 8-0 lead on a Kierran Walker three-pointer (7:45). A Kierran Walker three-pointer extended the Rams' lead to 15-6 (4:35). WSSU took a 24-13 lead into the second quarter.

In the second quarter, the Rams took a 28-13 lead on two Ah'Kiyah Pye free throws (8:27). The Rams' lead grew to 39-17 on an Alana Biosse floater (1:45). WSSU took a 45-18 lead into halftime

In the third quarter, the Rams outscored the Bears 19-6, taking a 63-24 lead into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Bears went on a 6-0 run, cutting the Rams lead to 65-30 on a lay-up (7:30). The Rams lead grew out to 40 points midway through the quarter.

Up Next
The Lady Rams will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, taking on Johnson C. Smith University on February 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 inside the Brayboy Gymnasium.