WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Two Rams from the Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team have earned Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) weekly honors for week nine, the league announced Tuesday morning.

For the second week in a row sophomore Maia Charles has been named the CIAA Women's Player of the Week. 

Charles delivered a dominant two-game week, powering Winston-Salem State with elite interior scoring, relentless rebounding, and game-changing rim protection. The sophomore forward was unstoppable in the paint, posting back-to-back double doubles and anchoring the Rams at both ends of the floor. 

Across the week, Charles totaled 53 points, 23 rebounds, 11 blocks, and six steals while shooting an exceptional 25-for-33 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free throw line. She averaged 26.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game while leading WSSU to a pair of convincing victories. 

Her signature performance came on January 7 against Bluefield State, where she erupted for a season-high 30 points, 11 rebounds, 14-for-19 shooting, seven blocks, and one steal in an 81–64 win. She followed with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks, and five steals in a January 10 victory over Elizabeth City State, helping the Rams set a new program record with 13 straight wins.

For the second time this season, Pye has been named the CIAA Women's Rookie of the Week. 

Pye continued her impressive freshman campaign with steady production and poised backcourt play during Winston-Salem State's undefeated week. The first year guard delivered efficient scoring, timely playmaking, and strong rebounding contributions across two victories. 

For the week, Pye totaled 22 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals while shooting 8-for-21 from the field, 2-for-5 from three, and 4-for-5 from the free throw line. She scored in double figures in both contests and helped fuel WSSU's transition game and perimeter defense. 

Her best performance came on January 7 against Bluefield State, when she scored 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting, added three assists, grabbed three rebounds, and tallied a steal in an 81–64 win. She matched that scoring output with another 11 points on January 10 against Elizabeth City State. 

The Rams are back in action tonight, January 13 hosting Virginia State University at 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center