WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will hit the road, taking on Virginia Union University on February 4. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside the Barco Stevens Hall. 

The Lady Rams will return to action on February 7, hosting Fayetteville State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside the C.E. Gaines Center.  

Things to Know vs Virginia Union University 

Location: Richmond, V.A. (Barco Stevens  Hall)

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 4| 5:30 p.m.

Media: Watch

Things to Know vs Fayetteville State University 

Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E.Gaines Center)

Date/Time: Saturday, February 7 | 2:00 p.m.

Media: Watch/Live Stats

Theme: Greek Night 

Series Information vs Virginia Union University 

Since 2006, the Panthers have led the series 14-6.  Last time the Rams fell to the Panthers 70-53 on December 12, 2024. 

Series Information vs Fayetteville State University 

This will be the 2nd match this season between the Rams and Broncos. Last time the Rams fell to the Broncos 72-52 on January 27, 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.

• Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Player of the Week for week 10. 

WBCA Coaches Poll

The Lady Rams were ranked 21st in the WBCA Coaches Poll this week. 

Last Time Out

The Rams defeated Johnson C. Smith University 59-41 on January 29. Maia Charles led the Rams with 12 points, followed by Jakaiya Mack chipping in with eight points. 

Scouting Report:

The Rams are led in scoring by Maia Charles, averaging 14.2 points, followed by Makayla Waleed with 11.2 points. WSSU is averaging 68.2 points per game. 

Virginia Union University (12-6, 6-4 CIAA) 

The Panthers defeated Lincoln (Pa.) 68-53 on January 31. Brunni Martinez leads the Panthers in scoring with 14.8 points per game, followed by Maya Robinson with 10.8 points per game. VUU is averaging 62.7 points per game. 

Fayetteville  State University (15-2, 9-1 CIAA) 

The Broncos defeated Claflin 57-45 on January 29. KaNiyah O'Neal leads the Broncos in scoring with 10.8 points per game, followed by Talia Trotter with 10.0 points per game. FSU is averaging 66.5 points per game. 

Up Next

The Lady Rams will begin their final homestand of the regular season, hosting Livingstone College on February 10. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 inside the C.E. Gaines Center.