WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, taking on Johnson C. Smith University on February 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside Brayboy Gymnasium.
The Rams will conclude the regular season traveling to Salisbury, North Carolina, taking on Livingstone College on February 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. inside New Trent Gymnasium.
Things to Know vs Johnson C. Smith University
Location: Charlotte, N.C. (Brayboy Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18 |7:30 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats
Things to Know vs Livingstone College
Location: Salisbury, N.C. (New Trent Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 10 |2:00 p.m.
Series Information vs.Johnson C. Smith University
This will be the 2nd match this season between the Rams and Golden Bulls. Last time the Rams fell to the Golden Bulls 76-64 on January 29, 2026.
Series Information vs. Livingstone College
This will be the 2nd match this season between the Rams and Blue Bears. Last time the Rams fell to the Blue Bears 85-82 on February 10, 2026.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back eight returners from last year's team, sophomores 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 Isaiah 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
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Shaw 73-52 on February 14. Abou Camara led the Rams with a double-double, 11 points and 10 rebounds, followed by both Masaun Bryant and Lance Gill with 11 points.
Scouting Report
Tyre Boykin is the Rams' leading scorer with 17.2 points per game, followed by Khyelle Ingram with 10.3 points per game. WSSU is averaging 72.3 points per game.
Johnson C. Smith University (9-13, 6-8 CIAA,4-4 South)
The Golden Bulls fell to Fayetteville State 91-80 on February 14. Trey Pettigrew leads the Golden Bulls in scoring with 17.6 points per game, followed by Jamauri Byrant with 17.3 points per game. JCSU is averaging 75.6 per game.
Livingstone College (8-16, 4-10 CIAA, 1-7 South)
The Blue Bears fell to Claflin 74-73 on February 14. James Nipper leads the Blue Bears in scoring with 12.7 points per game, followed by Kenneth Tyree Jr. with 11.4 points per game. LC is averaging 71.6 per game.
Up Next
The Rams will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, participating in the CiAA Tournament starting on February 24.
