WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will get its final test before the 2025-26 regular season when the Rams travel to take on NC A&T in an exhibition matchup on November 16 at the Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, N.C.

Things to Know

Location: Greensboro, N.C. (Corbett Sports Center)

Date/Time: Sunday, November 16| 2:00 pm

Media: Watch/Live Stats

New Coaching Staff:

WSSU women's basketball enters a new era under the leadership of Coach Tierra Terry, no stranger to the CIAA as she was the head coach at Virginia Union. Coach Terry is also a graduate and former player for Winston-Salem State. She added coach Jessica Freeman and Dylan Anderson to her staff in the off-season.

Ram Returners:

The Rams brought back seven returners from last year's squad: sophomore Alana Biosse, junior Zion Dixon, and seniors Kierran Walker, Alexandria Warren, Jakaiya Mack, Chloe Williams and Jahmaria Miles. 

Ram Newcomers:

During the off-season, WSSU welcomed in nine newcomers: freshman TaNiya Simes, Kloe Thompson, Taylor Simpson, Breonna Roaf, Amari Kilgore-Baldwin, sophomore Ah'Kiyah Pye, junior Neveah Farmer, senior Makayla Waleed and transfer sophomore Maia Charles. 

CIAA Preseason/Polls:

The Lady Rams were selected to finish seventh in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) preseason poll.

Jakaiya Mack was named to the preseason team.

Last Time Out:

The Rams fell to Elon 70-59 on October 28. Makayla Waleed led the Rams with 22 points and five rebounds. Neveah Farmer chipped in with 10 points. 

Despite a slow start against Elon the Rams outscored the Phoenix's 37-31 in the second half. The Rams cut the lead down to seven points in the 4th quarter. 

Scouting Report:

NC A&T is currently (1-3, 0-0 CAA) on the season. Last time out, the Aggies defeated Shaw University 77-28 on November 12th. Mahogany Collins led the Bears with 13 rebounds and eight blocked shots in their season opener.

Up Next

The Rams will host Converse University on November 19. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.