WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will begin 2025 on the road traveling to Elizabeth City, North Carolina to take on Elizabeth City State on Saturday, January 4th. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the R.L. Vaughan Center.
The Lady Rams will then travel to Petersburg, Virginia on Monday, January 6th to take on Virginia State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Multipurpose Center.
Things to Know vs. Elizabeth City State University
Location: Elizabeth City, N.C. (R.L. Vaughan Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 4th |2:00 p.m.
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Things to Know vs. Virginia State University
Location: Petersburg, V.A (Multipurpose Center)
Date/Time: Monday, January 6th |5:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Elizabeth City State University
Since 2006, this will be the 19th meeting between the Rams and Vikings. The Vikings are currently on a three-game-winning streak. Last season the Vikings defeated the Rams 72-62 on January 4th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Virginia State University
Since 2006, this will be the 18th meeting between the Rams and Trojans. The Rams have won the last 3-out-of-4 match-ups. Last season the Trojans defeated the Rams 72-62 on January 6th, 2024.
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 students
Sierra Hunter and
Tolisha Walker.
Rams Newcomers:
During the off-season, the Rams welcomed in freshman
Alana Biosse, sophomores
Khauri Little,
Karina Scott,
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, was 45% FG, and 57% FT. The women were selected to finish tenth.
Last Time Out
The Rams defeated UNC Pembroke 59-51 on Saturday, December 21st.
Christiana McLean led the Rams with 13 points, followed by
Sierra Hunter with 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 10.8 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 8.4 points. The Rams are averaging 57.8 points a game.
Elizabeth City State University (4-7, 1-2 CIAA)
The Vikings fell to Claflin University 57-42 on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. The Vikings are led in scoring by Kayiona Willis with 9.0 points followed by London Coleman with 7.9 points. Elizabeth City is averaging 58.6 points per game.
Virginia State University (8-4, 2-1 CIAA)
The Trojans fell to Old Dominion University 68-58 on Sunday, December 22nd. As of December 22nd, the Trojans are led in scoring by Anii Harris with 13.5 points followed by Amesha Miller with 13.0 points. Virginia State is averaging 64.6 points per game. The Trojans will host Johnson C. Smith on January 4th.
Up Next
The women will return home on Saturday, January 11th. The Lady Rams are set to take on Bluefield State University, tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme for the game is Camo Day.
