WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University softball team will host Bluefield State University for their home opener on March 1st.

Things To Know Game 1:
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (Washington Park – 1225 Washington Park Lane)

Things To Know Game 2:
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (Washington Park – 1225 Washington Park Lane)

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Ram Returners:
The Rams brought back six returners from last year's team, sophomores, Tymiah Wimbush, Malia Simmons, Chantis Mitchell, Alycia Cunningham, and seniors Kamryn Kirby and Teanna Davis.

Rams Newcomers:
The Rams welcomed freshmen Aniyah Jackson, Alicia Carrington, Taylor Mitchell, Ahmiya Laboy, Emma Eckhart, Zahirah Williams, sophomore Taylor Hillard, juniors Julie Manners, Taisha Bratton, Sierra Crocker, and Alea'ah Graham during the off-season.


Last Time Out
The Rams played a doubleheader against Allen University and won both games 11-0 and 15-0.
In game one, the Rams took an early 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first after Malia Simmons and Taisha Bratton had RBIs to score the runners on base. The Rams added seven more runs in the top of the fifth to take an 11-0 mercy rule.

In game two, WSSU got on the board with three runs in the top of the second to take an early 3-0 lead after Zharia Williams hit a triple to right field to score Sierra Crocker. The Rams added two more runs in the top of the third. WSSU then added five runs in the top of the fourth after Taisha Bratton hit a triple scoring Malia Simmons and Aniyah Jackson had a 2RBI single to left field. Emma Echart had her first homerun as a Ram adding two more runs to the scoreboard. Winston would later add three more runs all in the top of the fifth to take the 15-0 victory over the Yellow Jackets.

CIAA Preseason:
Malia Simmons was named to the Preseason CIAA All-Conference Softball team. Overall, the rams were selected to finish sixth in the conference and third in the southern division.

Scouting Report:
Bluefield State is currently 3-4 on the season after losing both games of a doubleheader 12-4 and 12-2 against Tusculum University on February 21st.