RALEIGH, North Carolina -- Winston-Salem State will head into the most crucial part of its basketball schedule today as it starts Southern Division play in the CIAA.The Rams (13-2, 6-0 CIAA) are ranked No. 11 in Division II and riding a 12-game winning streak. They’ll play at St. Augustine’s (10-6, 3-3) at 4 p.m. today, starting a 10-game stretch of Southern Division opponents leading to the CIAA Tournament.
“Everybody knows each other,” senior forward Kimani Hunt said of Southern Division play. “We have almost all our team back, so teams are going to know us pretty well. But we are a different team.”
The Rams, defending CIAA champions, have depth, experience (seven seniors) and a solid defense. They are second in the CIAA, behind St. Aug’s, in scoring defense, allowing 65 points a game.
“It’s a fun part of the season because every game is a rivalry game,” Hunt said of WSSU’s playing each of its five Southern Division opponents twice. “Every game is either here at home or close by, and your family can get to most of the games.”
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