By james art WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem State University volleyball team will continue its road trip on Wednesday, October 23, traveling to Orangeburg, SC to face the Claflin University Lady Panthers. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 at Tuliis Arena.
Later in the week, the Rams will play in the second round on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27, hosted by Virginia State University at the Multipurpose Center.
First, the Rams will face Virginia Union University on Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m., and later in the day they will face Lincoln University (PA) at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 27, the Rams will against Bowie State University, the game is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
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Opponent: Claflin University (1-10, 1-7 CIAA)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m
Location: Orangeburg, SC (Tulis Arena)
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Opponent: Virginia Union University (6-14, 3-5 CIAA)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 26 |1:00 p.m
Location: Ettrick, VA (Multipurpose Center)
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Opponent: Lincoln University (PA) (1-12, 1-7 CIAA)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 26 | 5:00 p.m
Location: Ettrick, VA (Multipurpose Center)
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Opponent: Bowie State University (5-15, 2-5 CIAA)
Date/Time: Sunday, October 27 | 11:00 a.m
Location: Ettrick, VA (Multipurpose Center)
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Ram Facts
- Jewel Pitt was named the Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week.
- Brooke Norwood was named Setter of the Week for Week 3.
- Brooke Norwood was named to the CIAA preseason team.
- WSSU was projected to finish sixth in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
- The Rams return nine returnees from last season.
- They welcomed eight newcomers during the offseason.
- WSSU introduced Ram alum fans, Krista Brown as interim head coach.
Last wait
The Rams went a perfect 2-0 during the Tri-Match on Saturday, October 19th. The Lady Rams defeated Pensacola Christian College 3-2. Later that day, the Rams defeated Clinton College 3-0.
Scout Claflin University
The Panthers fell to Shaw University 3-0 on Tuesday, October 15th. Keimara Coleman leads the Panthers in kills with 48. Siri Davis leads in assists with 122, aces with 12 and blocks with 13. MeAuhre Lewis leads the Panthers in hits with 148.
Virginia Union Scout University
The Panthers fell to Bluefield State University 3-0 on Thursday, October 17th. Alanna Simmons leads the Panthers in kills with 195, aces with 36 and digs with 182. Ashley Franklin leads the team in assists with 318 and Jayda Lane leads in blocks with 53.
Scout University Lincoln (PA)
The Lions fell to Virginia Union 3-1 on Monday, October 14th. Kendra Williams leads the Lions in kills with 68. Jayda Lumpkin leads in assists with 336 and aces (19). Janiece Lumpkin leads in digs with 94 and Laila Newborn leads in blocks with 26.
Bowie State University Intelligence
The Bulldogs defeated Lincoln (Pa.) 3-0 on October 21st. Nina Edwards leads the Bulldogs in kills with 131 and blocks (51). Trinity Lundman leads in assists with 259 and Taylor Johnson leads in digs (225).
Next up
The Rams will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina to face Johnson K. Smith on October 31st. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6pm at Brayboy Gymnasium.