WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will host Johnson C. Smith University, on Tuesday, February 11th. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The Lady Rams will then travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina on Thursday, February 13th taking on Fayetteville State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Felton J. Capel Arena.
Things to Know vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 11th |5:30 p.m.
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Theme: Pink Out
Things to Know vs. Fayetteville State University
Location: Fayetteville, N.C. (Felton J. Capel Arena)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 13th |5:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Since 2006 this will be the 32nd match-up between the Rams and Golden Bulls. The Golden Bulls currently lead the series 25-8 and are on a four game-winning streak. This will be the second match-up of the season. Last time, the Golden Bulls defeated the Rams 58-53 on January 30th, 2025.
Series Information vs. Fayetteville State University
Since 2005 this will be the 30th match up between FSU and WSSU. The Broncos have led the series 17-13. The Broncos are currently on a five-game-winning streak. This will be the second match-up this season. Last time out, the Broncos defeated the Rams .69-46 on January 20th, 2025
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, 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. junior
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 fell to Claflin University 80-63 on Saturday, February 8th.
Christiana McLean led the Rams with 19 points, followed by
Kierran Walker with 15 points,
Jakaiya Mack chipped in with 10 points.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 12.1 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 8.0 points The Rams are averaging 59.1 points a game.
Johnson C. Smith University (6-14, 2-10 CIAA, 1-5 South)
The Golden Bulls fell to Fayetteville State 84-51 on Thursday, February 6th. The Golden Bulls are led in scoring by Betsey Burnett with 14.5 points followed by Deriree Smith with 9.8 points. JCSU is averaging 58.5 points per game.
Fayetteville State University (14-7, 9-3 CIAA, 6-1 South)
The Broncos defeated Johnson C. Smith 84-51 on Thursday, February 6th. As of February 6th, the Broncos are led in scoring by Talia Trotter with 13.6 points and Keayna McLaughlin with 11.3 points. Fayetteville State is averaging 66.8 points per game.
Up Next
The women will return to action on Thursday, February 20th hosting Shaw University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. The theme is Tye Dye.
