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February 24, 2025
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Women's Basketball to Play Bowie State in the Opening Round of the CIAA Tournament Tuesday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will play Bowie State University in the opening round of the CIAA Tournament, as the 6th seed in the south on Tuesday, February 25th. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. inside the CFG Bank Arena.
Things to Know vs. Bowie State
Location: Baltimore, M.D. (CFG Bank Arena)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 25th |4:30 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Bowie State
Since 2005, the Bulldogs lead the series 12-7. This will be the second match-up this season. Last time, the Bulldogs defeated the Rams 73-52 on December 17th, 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 fell to Livingstone College 66-55 on Saturday, February 22nd.
Christiana McLean led the Rams with 13 points, followed by
La'Niya Simes and
Jakaiya Mack with 10 points each.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 12.0 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 8.2 points. The Rams are averaging 58.2 points a game.
Bowie State University (17-9, 11-5 CIAA, 6-4 North)
The Bulldogs fell to Lincoln University (Pa.) 52-51 on Saturday, February 22nd. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Destiny Ryles with 18.0 points followed by Mia Smith with 11.7 points. Bowie State is averaging 64.8 points per game.
