Indiana, P.A.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team defeats Gannon University 67-48, inside the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex.
The Rams improved to 28-3 (14-2 CIAA, 8-2 South) on the season.
Maia Charles led the Rams with 19 points, followed by both
Makayla Waleed and
Jakaiya Mack chipping in with 10 points each.
Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 23-of-53 from the field, 8-for-15 from three, and 13-of-21 from the free-throw line, grabbed 35 rebounds, forced 23 turnovers, scored 26 points in the paint, and had 16 steals.
How It Happened
In the first quarter, the Rams jumped out to an early 9-0 lead on a
Makayla Waleed jumper (6:53). The Rams extended their lead to 19-4 on a three-pointer (3:28). The Golden Knights closed out the quarter on an 11-4 run, giving the Rams a 23-15 lead into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, a
Maia Charles lay-up gave the Rams a 28-15 lead on a lay-up (8:48). WSSU took a 35-21 lead on a
Nevaeh Farmer three-pointer (4:49). A
Alana Biosse three-pointer at the buzzer gave the Rams a 43-28 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Rams went on a 7-2 run, extending their lead to 50-32 on a
Jakaiya Mack lay-up (5:22). WSSU took a 57-37 lead into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Golden Knights went on a 7-2 run, cutting the Rams' lead to 59-44 lay-up (7:12). WSSU took a 65-46 lead on a
Maia Charles lay-up (2:38). WSSU would seal the victory at the free-throw line.
Up Next
The seeded #3 Lady Rams will take on either #1 Indiana (Pa.) or #4 Seton Hill on March 16. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. inside the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex.