The NBA HBCU Basic is within the books and Winston-Salem State appeared the a part of the defending CIAA champion.
WSSU got here up with a 64-47 victory over CIAA rival Virginia Union in Indianapolis on the NBA All-Star Weekend in. It improved to 17-8 on the season and swept the common season matchup between the 2 groups.
Sophomore guard KC Shaw scored a game-high 15 factors and dished out three assists whereas Jaylen Alston completed with 14 factors and 11 rebounds because the Rams received their third straight.
“Having the ability to come out right here in entrance of all these individuals — it’s wonderful to me,” Alston informed TNT about enjoying within the NBA HBCU Basic. “I didn’t anticipate this many individuals simply because we don’t see that many large crowds. However a crowd like that is wonderful to have. I thank the NBA, I thank the CIAA and everyone for letting us come to this occasion and take part.”
WSSU jumped out to a 6-0 lead early within the recreation earlier than Virginia Union mounted a comeback that noticed it lead 24-23 late within the first half regardless of capturing beneath 35 %. WSSU completed the half on a 10-0 run to take a 32-23 lead into halftime.
WSSU’s protection continued to stay sturdy within the second half, hitting the offensive glass and capturing a stable 46 % from the sphere within the closing 20 minutes. It led by as many as many as 23 factors within the second half because it rolled to the win.
Issac Parson got here up large with 12 factors and 11 assists for WSSU whereas Jaylin Parker added 11 factors off the bench, hitting three 3-pointers within the win.
Tahj Harding led Virginia Union with 11 factors. He was the lone participant from VUU with double figures because it shot simply 37 % from the sphere from the sport. It did, nonetheless, hit 53 % of its 3-point makes an attempt.
WSSU returns to CIAA Southern Division play on Thursday when it travels to Shaw College. Virginia Union falls to 11-17 and can return to CIAA Northern Division play when it travels to Elizabeth Metropolis State on Wednesday.
Saturday’s recreation was the third annual NBA HBCU Basic.
