WINSTON-SALEM, N.C- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will open up conference play on Thursday, December 12th. The Lady Rams will face off with Virginia Union University, tip-off is scheduled for noon inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know vs. Virginia Union University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Thursday, December 12th |12:00 p.m.
Media:
Watch/Live Stats
Theme: Education Day
Series Information vs. Virginia Union University
Since 2006, the Panthers lead the series 13-6. The Rams haven't beaten the Panthers since 2015.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back six returners from last year's team. Sophomores
La'Niya Simes, juniors
Alexandria Warren,
Jakaiya Mack,
Chloe Williams, senior
Christiana McLean, and graduate student
Sierra Hunter.
Rams Newcomers:
During the off-season, the Rams welcomed in freshman
Alana Biosse, sophomores
Khauri Little,
Karina Scott, and
Zion Duncan, junior
Kierran Walker, and graduate students
Jaleesa Lanier and
Maya-Madison Walker.
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.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to High Point University 90-54 on Friday, December 6th. Both
Jakaiya Mack & Alana Biosee scored 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 12.0 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 8.4 points and they are averaging 61.0 points a game.
Virginia Union University (6-3, 1-0 CIAA)
The Panthers defeated Adelphi University 57-52 on Saturday, December 7th. The Panthers are led by Taniyah Greene with 16.9 points followed by Nevaeh Reaves with 9.4 points. Virginia Union is averaging 67.4 points per game.
Up Next
The women will return to action on Tuesday, December 17th hosting Bowie State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. As a reminder, all December home games will be free entry with a canned good.
