WINSTON-SALEM N.C- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will continue conference play hosting Elizabeth City State University, on Thursday, January 4th inside C.E. Gaines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
The Lady Rams will then welcome in Virginia State University on Saturday, January 6th inside the C.E. Gaines Center. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. The Lady Rams will wrap their homestand against non-conference foe UVA-Wise inside C.E. Gaines Center on Monday, January 8th. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Things to Know vs. Elizabeth City State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 4th |11:00 a.m.
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Theme: Academic Day
Things to Know vs. Virginia State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 6th |2:00 p.m.
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Theme: Helping in the Community
Things to Know vs. UVA-Wise
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 8th |5:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Elizabeth City State University
Since 2006 this will be the 18th match-up between the Rams and the Vikings. The Rams lead the series 10-7. Last season the Rams fell to the Vikings 68-58 on January 9th, 2023.
Series Information vs. Virginia State University
Since 2006 the Rams lead 9-7, as the Rams are on a three game-winning streak against the Trojans. Last season the Rams defeated the Trojans 64-53 on January 5th, 2023.
Series Information vs. UVA Wise
This will be the fourth all-time match-up between the Rams and Smiddy's. The Smiddy's have won the previous three match-ups against the Rams. Last season the Smiddy's defeated the Rams 71-60 on December 5th, 2022.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Virginia Union 72-64 on December 18th, 2023.
Amaya Tucker led the Rams with 17 points, and
Christiana McLean scored 14 points.
Taniah Wilkins also scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds.
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
Amaya Tucker with 13.3 points and
Kennedi Simmons with 12.1 points a game. The Rams are averaging 61.6 points per game.
Elizabeth City State University (6-5, 0-3 CIAA) Vikings defeated Edwards Waters (Fla) 67-61 on Saturday, December 30th. Alanis Hill led the Vikings with 16 points, followed by Rashauna Grant with 12 points, both NyAsia Blango and Dy'Jhanik Armfield both had 10 points. Alanis Hill is the Vikings leading scorer averaging 11.2 points a game. The Vikings are scoring 67.6 points a game.
Virginia State University (11-1, 3-1 CIAA) defeated Chowan University 66-47 on Saturday, December 30th. Tiyanna James led the Trojans with 18 points, followed by Mihjae Hayes with 13 points and eight assists. Both Cabria Lewis and Amesha Miller chipped in with 10 points. Amesha Miller is the Trojans leading scorer averaging 13.7 points a game, followed by Tiyanna James with 13.4 points, Mihjae Hayes with 11.2 points and Cabria Lewis with 10.8 points.
The Trojans average 75.5 points a game, while only giving up 61.6 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will continue conference play on Saturday, January 13th traveling to Bluefield, West Virginia. The Rams will take on Bluefield State University, tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
