WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will host Carolina University tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22nd inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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Theme: "We See Red"- Everyone wears red
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Series
The Rams lead the series 1-0 after defeating the Bruins last year, on November 17th 69-39. The Rams outscored Carolina University 50-14 in the lane.
Amaya Tucker led WSSU in scoring with 13 points.
Last Time Out:
WSSU fell in a close game 75-70 to USC-Aiken on Saturday, November 19th inside the Convocation Center.
Amaya Tucker led the Rams with 16 points and two steals, followed by Jainaya Jones who finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Kennedi Simmons also finished in double figures with 11.
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 Report
Carolina University Women's Basketball competed in the Jean Edge Classic. Their first game was on Friday, November 11th against Averett University. The Cougars started with a 5-point run but the Bruins found their footing and closed out the first quarter with a 17-12 lead. CU maintained that momentum and was able to get a 17-point lead over the Cougars by halftime. The Bruins were able to stretch their lead to 20 points in the third quarter. Averett tried to get to the basket but they weren't a match for Carolina's defense. CU took their first game of the tournament with a score of 65-43.
Up Next
WSSU will be back in action hosting Morris College on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme for that game is monochromatic.
