WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University volleyball team will begin its 2023 campaign by hitting the road to Jackson, Tennessee on August 31- September 2nd to play in the Dragon Classic hosted by Lane College.

They will begin the tournament playing host school Lane College on August 31 at 7:00 p.m. inside the J F Lane Gymnasium.

Dragon Classic Schedule
 Thursday vs. Lane  - 7:00 p.m.
Friday vs. Harris-Stowe State – Noon
Friday vs. Talladega College – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday vs. Dillard – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday vs. Kentucky State – 4:00 p.m.

Ram Facts

• WSSU was predicted to finish fourth overall in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) poll and third in the southern division.
• The Rams are bringing back seven returners from last season.
• They welcomed eight newcomers during the off-season.

Scouting the Opponents
Vs. Lane – Lane was picked second in the West Division of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Kyra Gaston was named to the preseason All-SIAC Team. She led the team in kills with 332 last season.
Vs. Harris-Stowe – HS is already off to a 3-2 record this season with wins against Crowley Ridge, Jarvis Christian, and Talladega College.
Vs. Talladega College – The Tornadoes are 1-3 so far with their lone win against Philander Smith College.
Vs. Dillard – Dillard was picked second in the Golf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) preseason volleyball poll. Chasry Lum-King was named to the second team. So far, they are 1-3 on the season.
Vs. Kentucky State- The Thorobreds, a member of the SIAC have added eight newcomers during the offseason. They were picked to finish third in the West Division of the preseason poll.

For more information on WSSU volleyball, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.wssurams.com.