WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will return home on Wednesday, February 5th, taking on Bluefield State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.
The Lady Rams will then travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina on Saturday, February 8th, taking on Claflin University. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the Tullis Arena.
Things to Know vs. Bluefield State University
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 5th|5:30 p.m.
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Theme: Camo Day and we will also recognize National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Things to Know vs. Claflin University
Location: Orangeburg, S.C. (Tullis Arena)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 8th |2:00 p.m.
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Series Information vs. Bluefield State University
This will be the fourth meeting between the Rams and Big Blue. The Rams took the first 2-of-3 matches in the series. Last time, BSU defeated the Rams 61-53, on January 13th, 2024.
Series Information vs. Claflin University
Since 2005 the Rams have led the series 9-6. This will be the second match-up this season. The last time the Panthers defeated the Rams 57-55, on January 18th, 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, and 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, and 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 in double-overtime 91-84 on Saturday, February 8th.
Christiana McLean led the Rams with 19 points, followed by
La'Niya Simes with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Karina Scott also had 12 points. Defensively Maya Madison-Walker chipped in with 14 rebounds.
Scouting Report
The Rams' leading scorer is
Christiana McLean averaging 11.4 points a game, followed by
La'Niya Simes with 7.8 points. The Rams are averaging 57.8 points a game.
Bluefield State University (9-12, 2-8 CIAA, 2-3 North)
The Big Blue fell to Bowie State 60-48 on Saturday, February 1st. The Big Blue are led in scoring by Jasmine Jenkins with 14.0 points followed by Jayla Sample with 11.7 points. Bluefield State is averaging 68.6 points per game.
Claflin University (10-9, 5-6 CIAA, 2-3 South)
The Panthers fell to Johnson C. Smith University 77-69 on Monday, February 3rd. As of February 1st, the Panthers are led in scoring by Nya Morris with 20.9 points followed by Janelle Sample with 9.9 points. Claflin is averaging 65.9 points per game.
Up Next
The women 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 theme is Pink Out.
