WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will continue divisional play hosting Shaw University, on Wednesday, January 18th. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The Lady Rams will then travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina to take on Fayetteville State University, on Saturday, January 27th. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside Felton J. Capel Arena.
Things to Know vs. Shaw University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 24th |5:30 p.m.
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Theme: Greek Night
Things to Know vs. Fayetteville State University
Location: Fayetteville, N.C (Felton J. Capel Arena)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 27th |2:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Shaw University
Since 2006 this will be the 28th match-up between the Rams and Bears. The Rams split match-ups last season. The Rams won the first match-up 56-43 on January 7th, 2023. The Rams fell to the Bears 54-48 in the CIAA Tournament on February 23rd, 2023.
Series Information vs. Fayetteville State University
Since 2005 the Broncos have led the series 14-13. The Rams lost both match-ups last season. The Rams lost the first match-up 65-61 on January 21, 2023. On February 11th the Rams fell 59-46.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Claflin University 68-57 on Saturday, January 20th. Both
Tolisha Walker and
Sierra Hunter recorded a double-double.
Tolisha Walker led the Rams with 13 points and 12 rebounds, followed by
Sierra Hunter with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
La'Niya Simes chipped in with eight points.
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.
CIAA Weekly Awards
- Jakaiya Mack was named CIAA Player of the Week for week seven.
- La'Niya Simes was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for weeks 10 and 11.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Amaya Tucker with 11.5 points followed by
Kennedi Simmons with 10.2 points. The Rams are averaging 60.1 points per game.
Shaw University (9-8, 4-4 CIAA)
The Bears fell to Livingstone College 70-54 on Saturday, January 20th Alexis Radcliff led the Bears with 11 points and nine rebounds, followed by Naomi Winston-Ellis with 10 points. Alexis Radcliff is the Bears leading scorer averaging 14.9 points a game, followed by Zaniyyah Ross-Barnes with 9.4 points per game.
The Bears are scoring 62.2 points a game.
Fayetteville State University (14-2, 7-1 CIAA)
The Broncos fell to Johnson C. Smith 63-53 on Saturday, January 20th. Aniylah Bryant led the Broncos with 15 points, followed by Talia Trotter with 11 points. Aniylah Bryant is the Broncos leading scorer averaging 16.4 points a game, followed by Talia Trotter with 9.4 points per game.
The Broncos are averaging 68.9 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will host divisional rival Johnson C. Smith University on Thursday, February 1st. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
