WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team begins the quarterfinals of the CIAA Tournament on Wednesday in Baltimore, Maryland. February 28th. The Rams will play No. 6 Bluefield State University. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. inside CFG Bank Arena.
What you need to know vs. Bluefield State University
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (CFG Bank Arena)
Date and time: February 28th (Wednesday) 10am
Media: see/listen |Live statistics
Series Information vs. Bluefield State University
This will be the fourth time the Rams and Big Blue have played against each other, with the Rams leading the series 3-0. This will be the second matchup between the Rams and Big Blue this season. The Rams won the first game on December 7, 2023, 82-71.
final timeout
On Saturday, February 24th, the Rams defeated Livingston College 77-57. jalen alston He led the Rams with a double-double, 21 points and 11 rebounds. Jeremy Dixon scored 12 points, followed by Ketron “KC” Shaw; Isaac Parson 10 points each. Parson also had six assists.
Rams Returner:
The Rams have seven returners from last year's team, sophomores Jeremy Dixon and Ketron KC Shaw, juniors Ralph Brand and Stephon McLeod; Isaac ParsonSenior jalen alstonand graduate student Jaylin Parker.
Rum Newcomer:
The Rams have Lance Gill, Myles Pettis, Devon Bristow, Daylin Brandon, Tristan Davis, Tyree Fortney, Journalius Snell, Clint Wickliffe, and Image Dodd.
CIAA Preseason:
Isaac Parson Named to the backcourt of the All-CIAA preseason team. jalen alston Named to the All-CIAA Frontcourt Team. Overall, the Rams were picked fourth in the season poll and third in the South Division.
weekly awards
- jalen alston He was named the CIAA Offensive Player of the Week in Weeks 2, 3, 12, and 15.
- jalen alston He was named HBCU National Player of the Week once this season.
- Image Dodd He was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week in Weeks 2 and 6. And seven.
- Isaac Parson He was named HBCU National Player of the Week and CIAA Player of the Week for Week 7.
CIAA Postseason Award
Isaac Parson Named All-CIAA Backcourt jalen alston Named All-CIAA Frontcourt.
Alston was also named CIAA Player of the Year. Image Dodd Named CIAA Defensive Player of the Year and Head Coach of the Year cleo hill jr. Named CIAA Men's Coach of the Year.
D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll
The boys are in 10th place as of February 18th.
scouting report
Winston-Salem State University (19-8, 13-5 CIAA). The Rams lead in points by jalen alston 17.5 points per game, Isaac Parson He scored 12.5 points per game, while Ketron “KC” Shaw scored 10.9 points per game. The Rams are averaging 71.1 points per game.
Bluefield State University (8-21, 4-13 CIAA)
Big Blue advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating St. Augustine's University on Monday, February 26th. Jordan Hines was Big Blue's MVP with 24 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
