WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team travels 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. 

Things to Know vs Shaw University 
Location: Raleigh, N.C. (C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 17| 2:00 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats

Series Information vs Shaw University 
Since 2006, the Bears have led the series 20-11.  Last time the Rams fell to the Bears 68-58 on February 21, 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.
• Maia Charles was named CIAA Player of the Week, while Ah'Kiyah Pye was named Rookie of the 
• Week for week nine.

WBCA Coaches Poll
The Lady Rams were ranked 25th in the WBCA Coaches Poll this week. 

Last Time Out
The Rams defeated Virginia State University 67-52 on January 13. Jakaiya Mack led the Rams with 16 points and nine rebounds, followed by Makayla Waleed with 14 points, and Breonna Roaf chipped in with 11 points. 

Scouting Report:
The Rams are led in scoring by Maia Charles, averaging 15.7 points, followed by Makayla Waleed with 10.6 points. WSSU is averaging 71.7 points per game.  .;'


Shaw University (6-7, 3-3 CIAA) 
The Bears fell to Bowie State 49-45 on January 12. D'Ayzha Atkinson leads the Bears in scoring with 16.8 points per game, followed by Leasia Matthews with 10.6 points per game. Shaw is averaging 58.4 points per game. 

Up Next
The Lady Rams will travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina, taking on Claflin University on January 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Tullis Arena.