WINSTON-SALEM, N.C- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball open up the 24-25 campaign on Friday, November 1st. The Rams will take on Elon University at 7:00 p.m. inside Schar Center.
Things to Know (Elon University)
Location: Elon N.C. (Schar Center)
Date/Time: Friday, November 1st | 7:00 p.m.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back six returners from last year's team. Sophomore
La'Niya Simes, juniors
Alexandria Warren,
Jakaiya Mack, and
Chloe Williams, senior
Christiana McLean, and graduate student
Sierra Hunter.
Rams Newcomers:
The Rams welcomed in freshman
Alana Biosse, sophomore's
Khauri Little,
Karina Scott,
Zion Duncan, junior
Kierran Walker, and graduate students
Jaleesa Lanier and Maya- Madison Walker during the off-season.
CIAA Preseason/Polls
Jakaiya Mack was named to the 2024-2025 All-CIAA Women's Basketball Preseason Team Frontcourt. Mack finished last season playing in 15 games and started in 12. She averaged 23 minutes with 8 points per game, 45% FG, and 57% FT. The women were selected to finish tenth in the pre-season poll.
Scouting Report
Last year Elon University finished (11-21, 7-11 CAA). Elon is returning nine players from last season Ava Leroux, Regina Walton, Iycez Adams, Maraja Pass, Raven Preston, Kamryn Doty, Ruby Willard, Aly Wadkovsky and Hannah Dereje. Iycez Adams was named Preseason All-CAA Second Team. The Phoenix are returning their leading scorer Iycez Adams who averaged 10.3 points a game. Adams scored her season high 20 points against Hofstra University on March 7th, 2024. The Phoenix's averaged 53.1 a game last year.
Up Next
The women will open the 2024-2025 regular season, as they travel to Frostburg, Maryland. The Rams will participate in the Jim Crawley Conference Challenge on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th. First up, the Rams will take on Frostburg State on Friday, November 8th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. inside Bobcat Arena.
