WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University softball team will open the season Monday, February 6th as they take on Mount Olive University.

Things To Know Game 1:
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Olive, N.C. (Nancy Chapman Cassell Field)

Things To Know Game 2:
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Olive, N.C (Nancy Chapman Cassell Field)

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.

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:
Last year Mount Olive University finished 39-13 (18-6 CC). They were led by Hannah Killough who went 19-10 with a 2.51 ERA. They were led offensively by Kylie Emanuele who batted.490 with 13 home runs and 82 rbis.