WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will wrap-up their homestand, taking on Virginia State University on January 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. 

Things to Know vs Virginia State University 
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 13| 5:30 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats

Series Information vs Virginia State University 
Since 2006, the series is currently tied 9-9 between the Rams and Trojans. Last time the Rams fell to the Trojans 78-48 on January 16th, 2025. 

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 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.

CIAA Weekly Awards 

• Ah'Kiyah Pye was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week three. 
• Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week four. 
• Ah'Kiyah Pye was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week five. 
• Makayla Waleed was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for week six, while teammate Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Rookie of the Week. 
• Maia Charles was named CIAA Player of the Week, while Amari Baldwin was named Rookie of the Week for week eight.

Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Elizabeth City State University 67-38 on January 10. Maia Charles led the Rams with a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Nevaeh Farmer and Ah'Kiyah Pye with 11 points each. 

Scouting Report:
The Rams are led in scoring by Maia Charles, averaging 16.4 points, followed by Makayla Waleed with 10.4 points. WSSU is averaging 71.4 points per game. 

Virginia State University (10-3, 4-1 CIAA) 
The Trojans defeated Johnson C. Smith University 69-55 on January 10. Kendahl Spearman leads the Trojans in scoring with 10.3 points per game, followed by Michaela Lane with 9.8 points per game. VSU is averaging 63.7 points per game. 

Up Next
The Lady Rams will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, taking on Shaw University on January 17. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.