Sports Bighouse likes what he sees so far By CRAIG T. GREENLEE Chronide Sports Editor Four games don*t make a sea son. But for Winston-Salem State basketball coach Clarence "Big house" Gaines, the signs are there that his Rams will be in position to make some noise in the CIAA in *91-'92. Why such optimism for a_ team that is 2-2 with three games left to play for the *91 portion of the campaign? For starters, the Rams turned in a gutsy road performance against Virginia State, losing by a basket, 67-65. The significance of the VSU game is that the Ttojans recently upended Virginia Union in Richmond. Union is the pre season pick to win the national championship. Also consider that Winston blitzed a Bowie State team (98 84) that whipped Hampton, 88-86 in overtime on Monday night. "After doing a lot of experi menting, I feel we're just about on track," Gaines said. "For the first time in four years, we have an inside game and an outside game. Now it's a matter of getting more of our shots to drop." More consistent shooting spells trouble for Winston's remaining opposition. Michael Eaton has shown that he's ready to assume much oi the outside shooting responsibility. Tyson McMorries has also displayed enough offensive prowess to make Gaines smile. But what really excites Big house these days is the abundance of inside talent he now has on Please see Page B2 / ? <?-<. ? ?. ?? ?? *. ,., f.' , % Photo by Mix Dunh* The Rams are at the break-even point for now. But in listening to coach Blghouse Gaines, you get the feeling VM the Rams won't give him as many reasons to scowl as much as he has In recent seasons. ? 4 Lady Rams off to quick start By Chronicle Staff For a team that was only looking to keep its head above water, Winston-Salem State's Lady Rams are making a strong case for themselves as legitimate contenders in the CIAA's South ern Division. Coach Stenson Conley's squad is making a few ripples among the conference ranks. Win ston's women are 4-1 overall and undefeated in league play at 4-0. In a word, the Lady Rams are vastly improved in several facets of the game. At presstime, Win ston was third offensively at 75 ppg. Their field goal accuracy is decent at 40.1 percent. But the ladies are even better when they shoot from long range ? 42.1 percent from three-point distance makes them the CIAA co-leaders in that department with Hampton University. Conley's crew is also establishing itself as one of the better free throw shoot ing teams in league circles (63.8 percent at the charity stripe is No. 2 among conference teams). Winston gets plenty of fire power at guard and forward. For ward Bobbi Fluellyn ranks among the league leaders in three-point goals made per game (1.8 is sec ond-best in the CIAA) and three point field goal shooting (38.9 percent). Guard Tracey Bobbin doesn't take as many shots, but she makes them count when she does (60 percent). Bobbitt is also hitting 1.5 tres per game. The front line is highly pro ductive so far with center Angela Courtney and Fluellyn holding down the fort in good fashion. Courtney continues her dominat ing play in the paint, averaging 14.5 points and 10.3 rebounds a game. Fluellyn has complimented Courtney by contributing 14 points and 9.5 rebounds a night. Yolanda Collette has proven to be a valuable addition for WSSU, shooting 51.2 percent from the field. Offense isn't the only notice able difference for Winston this season. Defense is a major reason why the ladies are winning with such regularity. Opponents are finding it difficult to get the shots Please see Page B2 ?PWI Claliicon ||HHHHM|Krando^WE^^^ion; the visi teams that the Rams will be fac-,'-.yah &#>???*. PSKgf tor pair , Photo by Max DunhOI Tracey Bobbltt lets It fly from long distance for the Lady Rams whose long distance shooting percentage Is better than their regular shooting precentage.

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