PEMBROKE, North Carolina — Winston-Salem State opened its season with a thud against upstart UNC Pembroke.
The Braves’ defense stood tall the entire way in a 17-7 win over the Rams, who lost just their fifth regular-season game in the last six seasons. It was also the second time in the last three seasons the Rams, who were ranked in several top 25 preseason Division II polls, fell short at Grace Johnson Stadium.
“I don’t know what it is about this place but these guys seem to have our number,” said Coach Kienus Boulware of the Rams. “(UNC Pembroke) fought hard and they probably had some revenge on their minds from when we beat them last year in Winston.”
This time around the Rams, who started redshirt freshman Rod Tinsley at quarterback, had some flashes of good play but nothing consistent. The Rams scored on their first possession as Tinsley directed the offense smoothly and hit tight end Anthony Rook with a 12-yard touchdown pass.
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