WINSTON-SALEM, N.C- The Winston-Salem State women's basketball team will have their first home game of the season on November 16th when they host North Greenville University inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E Gaines Center)
Time: 5:30 pm
Media: Watch |Live Stats
Tickets: To Purchase
Series Information
This is the first time these two teams will meet.
Last Time Out
The rams competed in the Fairmont Tournament where they went 1-1. In the first game, the rams lost to Fairmont University 79-76. Amaya Tucker and Kennedi Simmons both finished with 15 points for the Rams. Taniah Wilkins dished in 12 points and 18 rebounds. Jainaya Jones had 11 points.
In the second game the rams took on Concord University. The rams won against Concord University 66-55.
Amaya Tucker scored 29 points and Hadiya Balser scored 10 points for the rams.
Kennedi Simmons scored 6 points for the rams,
Taniah Wilkins had 6 points and had 7 rebounds for the rams.
Ram Returners:
WSSU brings back six returners from last season's quad, junior
Erin Hall, graduate student
O'Shea Hatley, senior
Kendra Ross, sophomore
Kennedi Simmons, graduate student
Amaya Tucker, and sophomore Tania Wilkins. They finished 12-13 and made it to the quarterfinals of the CIAA tournament last season.
Ram Newcomers:
Winston-Salem welcomed in five freshmen (JaKaiya Mack, Prophet Sheffield, Alexandria Warren, Aaliyah Basler, and Jada Douthit), three juniors Hadiya Balser, Jainaya Jones, Makayla Smith, and senior Valencia Carroll during the offseason.
CIAA Preseason:
Amaya Tucker was named to the 2022-2023 All-CIAA Women's Basketball Preseason Team Backcourt after finishing last season averaging 13.6 pts per game, 43.3% field goal, 36.7% 3pt, 66.7% from the free throw line, and 4.2 rebounds per game. Amaya performance led to her achieving All-CIAA Backcourt in the postseason. She was also named to the CIAA All-tournament team.
CIAA Weekly Awards
Jakaiya Mack was named the CIAA Women's Basketball Rookie Player of the Week for week one. She totaled 9 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a 1-1 weekend for the Rams. She had nine points, five rebounds, and two steals in her first collegiate game, which came against Fairmont State. The freshman added a team-high seven boards, plus two assists, and a steal in the 66-65 win over Concord.
Scouting North Greenville
The Crusaders fell to Claflin 79-69 yesterday, November 14th inside Hayes Gymnasium.
Jayda Glass set a career-high with 28 points while also providing four rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Maliyah Lockett put together a good performance, scoring 12 points and recording four rebounds and three assists. Aniecia Malone posted nine points, two assists, and a rebound.
Up Next
After tomorrow's home contest, the Rams will travel to Aiken, South Carolina to face USC Aiken on Saturday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m.
