Indiana, P.A.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team fell to Indiana University of Pennsylvania 65-64, inside the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex.
The Rams finished 28-4 (14-2 CIAA, 8-2 South) on the season.
Maia Charles was named to the All-Tournamnet Team.
Ah'Kiyah Pye led the Rams with 16 points, followed by both
Makayla Waleed and
Alana Biosse chipping in with 11 points.
Quick Inside the Numbers
The Rams went 25-of-62 from the field, 7-for-17 from three, and 7-of-14 from the free-throw line, grabbed 32 rebounds, forced 19 turnovers, scored 30 points in the paint, and had 13 steals.
How It Happened
In the first quarter, a
Jakaiya Mack lay-up gave the Rams a 6-4 (5:03). IUP went on an 8-0 run, taking a 12-6 lead on a three-pointer (2:18). WSSU closed out the quarter on a 9-2 run, taking a 15-14 lead into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, the Rams went on a 9-0 run, extending their lead to 24-14 on an
Alana Biosse three-pointer (7:34). The Crimson Hawks cut the lead to 27-20 on a lay-up (5:45). IUP closed out the half on a 7-2 run, giving the Rams a 32-27 into halftime.
In the third quarter, the Crimson Hawks went on a 5-0 run, tying the game at 32-32 on a three-pointer (9:18).
Makayla Waleed gave the Rams a 37-34 lead on a three-pointer (7:04).
Makayla Waleed tied the game at 40-40 on a three-pointer (4:33). The Rams took a 48-45 on a
Makayla Waleed lay-up (1:46). WSSU took a 50-47 into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter,
Alana Biosse gave the Rams a 55-52 lead on a three-pointer (6:50). IUP tied the game at 58-58 on a jumper (3:59).
Makayla Waleed gave the Rams a 63-60 lead on a lay-up (1:00). A
Ah'Kiyah Pye's free-throw made the score 64-60 with 36 seconds remaining. The Crimson Hawks hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 6 seconds remaining.
Breonna Roaf missed the game-winning jumper as time expired.