WINSTON-SALEM, N.C- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will travel to Sumter, South Carolina on Tuesday, November 28th to play against Morris College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. inside Morris Gymnasium.
Things to Know
Location: Sumter, S.C (Morris Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 28th | 6:00 p.m.
Series Information vs. Morris College
This will be the third meeting between the Rams and Yellow Jackets. Last year the Rams defeated the Yellow Jackets 109-31.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Rollins College 65-55 on day two of the Rollins Thanksgiving Tournament on Saturday, November 25th. Kennedi Simmions led the Rams with 23 points, and
Amaya Tucker scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Jainaya Jones chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back ten returners from last year's team. Sophomores
Aaliyah Balser,
Jakaiya Mack,
Alexandria Warren, junior
Kennedi Simmons, redshirt juniors
Erin Hall,
Taniah Wilkins, senior
Hadiya Balser, redshirt seniors
Jainaya Jones,
Makayla Smith, and graduate student
Amaya Tucker.
Rams Newcomers:
The Rams welcomed in newcomers
Tori Crowder,
Haley Dalton,
La'Niya Simes,
Chloe Williams,
Christiana McLean,
Starasia Bell-Freeman,
Tolisha Walker, and
Sierra Hunter.
CIAA Preseason:
Amaya Tucker and
Kennedi Simmons were named to the 2022-2023 All-CIAA Women's Basketball Preseason Team Backcourt. Tucker is returning as the reigning CIAA Player of the Year. She finished last season averaging 15.6 points per game and led the Rams in three-point percentage with 40%. Tucker also shot 74% from the free-throw line. Simmons was second on the Rams in scoring, averaging 9.1 points per game. Kennedi shot 72% from the free-throw line.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Kennedi Simmons with 14.8 points and Amya Tucker with 14 points a game. The Rams are averaging 62.7 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will travel to Pembroke, North Carolina on Saturday, December 9th playing against UNC Pembroke. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
