WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will hit the road traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday January 30th taking on Johnson C. Smith University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Brayboy Gymnasium.
WSSU will then head to Salisbury, North Carolina on Saturday, February 1st, taking on Livingstone College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the New Trent Gymnasium.
Things to Know vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Location: Charlotte, N.C. (Brayboy Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 30th |5:30 p.m.
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Things to Know vs. Livingstone College
Location: Salisbury, N.C. (Brayboy Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 15th |2:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Since 2006 this will be the 31st match-up between the Rams and Golden Bulls. The Golden Bulls currently lead the series 24-8 and are on a three game-winning streak. The Golden Bulls took all three games last season. Last time, the Golden Bulls defeated the Rams 65-59 on February 27th, 2024, during the CIAA Basketball tournament.
Series Information vs. Livingstone College
Since 2006 this will be the 26th match-up between the Rams and Blue Bears. The Bears currently lead the series 17-12. Both teams split both match-up last season. Last time, the Bears defeated the Rams 48-41 on February 24th, 2024.
Rams Returners:
The Rams brought back six returners from last year's team. Sophomore
La'Niya Simes, juniors
Alexandria Warren,
Jakaiya Mack,
Chloe Williams, senior
Christiana McLean, graduate students
Sierra Hunter and
Tolisha Walker.
Rams Newcomers:
During the off-season, the Rams welcomed in freshman
Alana Biosse, sophomore's
Khauri Little,
Karina Scott,
Zion Duncan, juniors
Kierran Walker,
Jahmaria Miles, 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 Virginia University-Lynchburg 71-44 on Monday, January 27th. Both Christina McLean and
Karina Scott led the Rams with 13 points each, followed by
Jakaiya Mack with 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 10.1 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 7.7 points The Rams are averaging 56.6 points a game.
Johnson C. Smith University (5-12, 1-8 CIAA, 0-3 South)
The Golden Bulls fell to Shaw University 73-50 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. JCSU was led by Betsey Burnett with 22 points.
Livingstone College (7-13, 5-5 CIAA, 1-2 South)
The Blue Bears defeated Fayetteville State 68-66 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. LC was led by Thalia Carter with 17 points.
Up Next
The women will host Bluefield State University on Wednesday, February 5th. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme is Camo Day, and we will also recognize National Women in Sports Day.
