RALEIGH, NC --The Shaw men's basketball team got a 30-point showing from the bench on the way to a 70-68 win against the Winston-Salem Rams at home Wednesday.

The Bears (10-9, 5-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Darius Abraham, who had 17 points. Trent McIntyre tacked on 13 points, eight rebounds and two steals and Jermaine Vereen added six points, six rebounds and three blocks.

The Shaw offense grabbed 10 boards and turned them into six second chance points.

Shaw did a great job disrupting Winston-Salem State shots in the contest, coming away with eight blocks. Vereen's three rejections led the way individually for the Bears.

How It Happened

After falling behind 26-21, Shaw went on a 5-0 run with 4:41 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Dishon Daniels, to tie the game at 26. Winston-Salem then pulled ahead, sending the Bears into halftime down 31-30.

After intermission, Shaw managed to gain control and had a 48-45 lead before going on an 8-0 run to grow the lead to 56-45 with 8:30 to go in the contest. The Rams narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Bears still held on for the 70-68 win. Shaw capitalized on nine Winston-Salem State turnovers in the period, collecting 14 points off those turnovers.

Game Notes

» The Bears held the Rams to only 37.7 percent shooting from the field.
» The Shaw bench came alive by scoring 30 points to its scoring output.
» The Shaw defense forced 18 turnovers.
» The Bears were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording eight blocks as a team.
» Shaw cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Darius Abraham led the Bears with 17 points.
» Shaw got a team-high eight rebounds from Trent McIntyre.

Up Next
The Bears will be off the rest of the week returning to action on January 28 as they host JCSU. Game time is slated for 8 PM inside historic C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.