WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will play Converse University for their home opener on November 19. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
Things to Know
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 19| 5:30 p.m.
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Series Information
Since 2017, this will be the fourth match-up between the Rams and Valkyries. WSSU currently leads 2-1; last time Converse defeated the Rams 67-56 on November 15th 2024.
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 of 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 Simms,
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 NC A&T 74-43 on November 16.
Maia Charles led the Rams with 14 points and seven rebounds, followed by
Taylor Simpson with seven points.
Scouting Report:
The Rams are led in scoring by
Maia Charles, averaging 14.0 points, followed by
Taylor Simpson with seven points.
Converse University (0-2, 0-0 CC)
The Valkyries fell to Lincoln Memorial 86-41 on November 15. Andrea Gutierrez Ciordia leads the Valkyries scoring with 14.0 points per game, followed by Tatiana Brown with 11.0 points per game. Converse is averaging 51.0 points per game.
Up Next
The Rams will host USC Aiken on November 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
