WINSTON-SALEM N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will play in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament Opening Round in Baltimore Maryland, on Monday, February 26th. The Lady Rams will take on #6 seed Bowie State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. inside CFG Bank Arena.
Things to Know vs. Bowie State University
Location: Baltimore, M.D. (CFG Bank Arena)
Date/Time: Monday, February 26th |7:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Bowie State University
Since 2005 this will be the 19th match-up between the Rams and the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs lead the series 11-6 versus the Rams. This will be the second match-up between the Rams and Bulldogs this season. The Bulldogs won the first match-up on 58-38, December 14th, 2023.
Last Time Out
The Rams fell to Livingstone College 48-41 on Saturday, February 24th.
Chloe Williams led the Rams with eight points, followed by
Amaya Tucker with seven points and 10 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.
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, 11, 12, and 13.
CIAA Postseason Awards
La'Niya Simes was named to the All-CIAA Rookie Team and teammate
Amaya Tucker was named to the All-CIAA Frontcourt.
Scouting Report
The Rams are led in scoring by
Amaya Tucker with 11.1 points followed by
Kennedi Simmons with 9.3 points. The Rams are averaging 57.0 points per game.
Bowie State University (13-13, 7-9 CIAA)
The Bulldogs fell to Lincoln University PA. 64-52 on Saturday, February 24th. Both Anii Harris and Jayla Irvin led the Bulldogs with 20 points. Anii Harris is the Bulldogs leading scorer averaging 19.5 points a game, followed by Jayla Irvin averaging 10.6 a game, and the Bulldogs are scoring 63.5 points a game.
