RALEIGH, NC – The Winston-Salem State Rams (10-8) ended their successful 2016 season with a hard-fought 5-0 loss to the Chowan Lady Hawks (24-5) in the semifinal round of the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Tennis Championship Tournament, Friday morning. The Rams gave a great effort, but the team did not have enough to compete with the top-seeded Lady Hawks.

The Rams put up a great effort in doubles play despite the losses. After taking an 8-1 loss at #3 singles, the Rams fell, 8-0 at #1 doubles before the duo of senior Devan Corpening and sophomore Alexus Morgan put up a great effort in an 8-5 loss at #2 doubles.

The Rams continued their strong effort in singles play, but it was not enough. After taking a 6-0, 6-0 loss at #6 singles, the Rams' season ended with a 6-0, 6-0 loss at #5 singles.

With the loss, the Rams end their 2016 season with a 10-8 record, their best record since the 2013 season when the team reached the championship match of the CIAA tournament. For more information on Rams tennis, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.