Shaw Lady Bears Fall to Winston-Salem in Overtime

Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University women’s basketball team suffered a tough 62-58 overtime loss to the Winston-Salem State Rams at home Wednesday evening (Jan. 22).

The Lady Bears (6-13, 3-6) showcased balanced scoring, with four players reaching double figures. Skylar Adams led the charge with 16 points, while Elisha Quinn added 13 points and two steals. Kaylee Milburn recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Shaw’s effort on the offensive glass was a highlight, as the team grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, resulting in 24 second-chance points. Defensively, the Lady Bears disrupted the Rams with 13 blocked shots, including a standout nine-block performance from Mahogany Collins.

Game Highlights

• First Half: After falling behind early, Shaw closed the first quarter tied at 7-7. Despite trailing by as many as 12 in the second quarter, the Lady Bears rallied with a 7-0 run to narrow the deficit to 23-18 before heading into halftime down 25-20.
• Second Half: Shaw came out strong in the third quarter, using a 7-0 run to take a brief 31-27 lead. However, the Rams responded, reclaiming a 41-39 advantage heading into the fourth.
• Fourth Quarter and Overtime: The Lady Bears battled back in the fourth, taking a 51-49 lead with 2:21 remaining. The Rams tied the game at 52-52, forcing overtime. In the extra period, Winston-Salem edged ahead to seal the win.

Game Notes

• Double-Double Performance: Kaylee Milburn tallied 10 points and 10 rebounds.
• Strong Defense: Shaw limited Winston-Salem to 29.3% shooting from the field and just 10% from beyond the arc.
• Bench Contributions: Shaw’s bench delivered 30 points, with Skylar Adams and Zaniyyah Ross-Barnes scoring 16 and 10 points, respectively.
• Defensive Efforts: The Lady Bears forced 24 turnovers and registered 13 blocks, led by Collins’ nine.
• Offensive Rebounding: Shaw’s 17 offensive boards were key in generating second-chance opportunities.

Up Next

The Lady Bears will return to action on Tuesday, January 28, when they host Johnson C. Smith University at Spaulding Gymnasium. Tipoff is set for 6 PM.

Photo: Donald Watkins/Shaw University Athletics