WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will continue its homestand, taking on Bluefield State University on January 7. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. 

The Lady Rams will host Elizabeth City State University on January 10. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center. 

Things to Know vs Bluefield State University 
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7| 5:30 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats

Things to Know vs Elizabeth City State University 
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 10| 2:00 p.m.
Media: Watch/Live Stats


Series Information vs Bluefield State University 
Since 2011, this will be the fifth meeting between the Rams and the Big Blue. Last time, the Rams defeated the Big Blue 81-78 on February 5th, 2025. 

Series Information vs  Elizabeth City State University 
Since 2006, the Rams have led the series 10-9. Last time, the Rams fell to the Vikings 58-56 on January 4th, 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg 100-49 on  January 2. Maia Charles led the Rams with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Amari Baldwin with 14 points, and Alana Biosse chipped in 11 points.

Scouting Report:
The Rams are led in scoring by Maia Charles, averaging 14.8 points, followed by Makayla Waleed with 11.0 points. WSSU is averaging 70.9 points per game. 

Bluefield State University (7-5, 1-2 CIAA) 
The Big Blue defeated Ferrum College 80-69 on December 31. Jasmine Jerkins leads the Big Blue in scoring with 14.4 points per game, followed by Jhakia Gist with 11.2 points per game. BSU is averaging 79.2 points per game. 

Elizabeth City State University (3-9, 0-0 CIAA)- Play Johnson C. Smith (Jan 8th)
The Vikings fell to the District of Columbia 68-64 on January 4. Tionna Pettus leads the Vikings in scoring with 9.9 points per game, followed by Kailyn Young with 9.6 points per game. ECSU is averaging 59.5 points per game. 

Up Next
The Rams will host Virginia State University on January 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.