WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 campaign, highlighted by a challenging non-conference slate and a competitive CIAA schedule that will test the Rams from start to finish.

"We have a very competitive schedule for the 25-26 season that we believe will prepare us for Baltimore in February," said head coach Tierra Terry. "We are excited for the RAMILY to see our players hard work and passion on and off the court. Please come support us this season!"

The Rams open the season officially tipping off at North Carolina A&T on November 16 in Greensboro.

The early schedule is filled with road challenges, including match ups against Converse (Nov. 19), Concord (Nov. 25), Barton (Nov. 29), and Lees-McRae (Dec. 1). WSSU will also host key non-conference games at the Gaines Center, including USC Aiken (Nov. 22) and Francis Marion (Dec. 11), before beginning CIAA play.

Conference action begins in mid-December with road trips to Bowie State (Dec. 13) and Lincoln (Dec. 15), followed by home contests against Mt. Olive (Dec. 20) and Virginia University of Lynchburg (Jan. 2).

The CIAA schedule will once again bring some of the league's toughest competition to Winston-Salem. The Rams' home conference slate features match ups against Elizabeth City State (Jan. 10), Virginia State (Jan. 13), Johnson C. Smith (Jan. 29), Livingstone (Jan. 31), Fayetteville State (Feb. 7), Claflin (Feb. 12), and Shaw (Feb. 14).

Road tests include trips to Shaw (Jan. 17), Claflin (Jan. 21), Fayetteville State (Jan. 24), Virginia Union (Feb. 4), Johnson C. Smith (Feb. 18), and Livingstone (Feb. 21).

The regular season builds toward the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore, MD, from February 22-28, where the Rams will look to make a strong push on championship week.

With a balanced mix of early non-conference battles, tough CIAA rivals, and plenty of action at the Gaines Center, the 2025-26 season promises to be one to watch for Rams fans.