WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University softball team will open the season this weekend in the CIAA/SIAC Challenge in Spartanburg, South Carolina. All games will be played at Tyger River Park.
 
Things To Know Game 1: 
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Opponent: Clark Atlanta
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Things To Know Game 2: 
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Opponent: Kentucky State
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Things to Know Game 3:
Date: February 17, 2024
Opponent: Miles
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Things to Know Game 4:
Date: February 18, 2024
Opponent: Edward Waters University
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Ram Returners: 
The Rams brought back seven returners from last year's team, sophomores, 
Aniyah Jackson and 
Alicia Carrington, juniors 
Tymiah Wimbush and 
Malia Simmons, and seniors 
Taisha Bratton,  
Sierra Crocker, and 
Alea'ah Graham Seniors.
 
Rams Newcomers: 
The Rams welcomed freshmen 
Jai'Nasia Baliey, Danisa 
Danasia Dupuy, and 
Jyla Thomas, sophomore 
TaKara Ware, juniors 
Miranda Wilson, 
Tyeisha Gist and 
BreAnna Steele, and 
Dayona Brandy during the off-season.
 
CIAA Preseason: 
Taisha Bratton, 
Aniyah Jackson, and 
Sierra Crocker were all named to the preseason CIAA ALL-Conference Softball team. Overall, the Rams were selected to finish sixth and third to finish in the southern division.