Charlotte, N.C. -  The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team defeated Johnson C. Smith University 65-55, inside the Brayboy Gymnasium.

The Rams improved to 23-2 (14-1 CIAA, 8-1 South) on the season.

Maia Charles led the Rams with 25 points, followed by Nevaeah Farmer with 13 points, and Breonna chipped in with 10 points. 

Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 24-of-61 from the field, 1-for-10 from three, and 16-of-23 from the free-throw line, grabbed 34 rebounds, forced 27 turnovers, scored 29 points off turnovers and had 17 steals. 
 
 How It Happened
In the first quarter, Maia Charles gave the Rams an 11-3 on a lay-up (6:04). WSSU extended their lead to 18-5 on two Breonna Roaf free throws (3:28). WSSU took a 24-11 lead into the second quarter. 

In the second quarter, the Rams went on a 6-2 run, taking a 30-13 lead on a Maia Charles lay-up (5:27). The Rams' lead grew to 36-15 on a Kierran Walker three-pointer (3:07). WSSU took a 40-22 lead into halftime. 

In the third quarter, the Golden Bulls went on a 10-2 run, cutting the lead to 42-32 on a jumper (8:12). The Rams went on a 7-1 run, taking a 49-31 lead on a Maia Charles jumper (2:23). WSSU took a 49-37 lead into the fourth quarter. 

In the fourth quarter, WSSU went on a 6-2 run, extending their lead to 55-39 on a Breonna Roaf lay-up (7:04). JCSU went on a 12-4 run, cutting the lead to 59-51 on a three-pointer (3:09). The Lady Rams sealed the game at the free-throw line. 

Up Next
The Lady Rams will travel to Salisbury, North Carolina to take on Livingstone College on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m.