PHOTO GALLERY | Virginia Union University's Peyton Evans scored a career-high 14 points as the Lady Panthers downed Winston-Salem State University 51-36 on Saturday, December 14, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.

Evans hit four crucial three-pointers to spur VUU to it's seventh win in eight games.

"We were very excited to pick up our win over WSSU," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach AnnMarie Gilbert.  "It was both a very physical and emotional game. Our team rallied together on defense to hold the Rams to just 36 points for the game. We had a great breakout game by Peyton Evans, who led us in scoring and with three rebounds; shooting 4-for-10 from the field, 4-for-7 from behind the arc and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Shameka McNeill contributed 12 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Dy'Manee Royal and Jasmine Carter chipped in for 12 and nine rebounds respectively. Kishona Sutton continues to be a bright spot with her tough play and she added six points and eight rebounds. The passing and court vision of Breonn Hughey was superb. It was a tough win but we'll take it, and continue to improve from it."


The win raised VUU's record to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the CIAA.  Winston-Salem State fell to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in CIAA play.

Virginia Union now hosts Johnson C. Smith University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.