The Winston-Salem State men’s tennis team snapped a four-game skid in defeating Division-II opponent, West Virginia State University 7-0 April 3. The Rams showcased the perfect effort with competitive performances in both singles and doubles action. Junior Brian Coxton ignited the Rams with near flawless 6-0, 6-1 wins over Nick […]
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Two WSSU athletes await chances in upcoming drafts
After achieving collegiate success on the court and the football field, junior Paul Davis and senior Chedrick Marshall are set to test their athletic talents for the professional leagues. Davis, a 6-9 power forward from Clio, S.C. has entered his name into the NBA’s Draft, while Marshall, a 6-2 […]
Freshmen lead way victory for Lady Rams
In Lady Rams action, WSSU was able to also maintain control from beginning to end, with two underclassmen establishing the momentum. Freshman Sloane Holmes defeated Brittany Craig 6-3, 6-1, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 victory from freshman Kayla Carter over Teddi Russell. Freshman Johanna Nunez had the strongest win […]
Coach’s Baton passed to Jessica Peaks
Jessica Peaks, from Durham is a senior on the Lady Rams track & field team. The former student of Durham School of the Arts is a sprinter and also specializes in jumps. Peaks is a physical education major. Lady Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected her as a co-recipient of […]
Rams exit MEAC with strong promise for return to CIAA
The Rams 2009-2010 basketball season will leave a lasting impression as Winston-Salem State exits Division I and the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference play. WSSU began with a 0-3 start in Eugene, Ore. at the BTI Tournament Tip-Off in mid-November, but bounced back winning two of their next three games at home. […]
Coach’s Baton passed to Paul Williams
Paul Williams, from Winston-Salem is a senior on the Rams track & field team. The former student of Parkland High is a sprinter majoring in information technology. Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected him as a co-recipient of the Coach’s Baton Honor. Williams came in fifth place in the […]
Lady Rams split doubleheader with NC Central
The Lady Rams softball team defeated NC Central 10-1 in the first game by dominating at bat at Randy Jones Field March 23. But a collapse in the second game cost the Lady Rams, 7-5. In the victory, Winston-Salem State dictated the pace the entire game with nine hits to […]
Rams and Lady Rams on right track at Wake Forest Open
The men and women’s track teams of Winston-Salem State took field to their second outdoor meet of the season March 19 and March 20 at the Wake Forest Open. WSSU competed against 64 other schools including Appalachian State, NC A&T, NC Central, and Howard in the two-day meet. Illness […]
With two come-from-behind victories,Rams sweep A&T for first time in 30 years
The Winston-Salem State men’s basketball team accomplished a task that hadn’t happened in 30 years—sweeping I-40 rival, the Aggies of NC A&T on Feb. 22. The Rams traveled to the Greensboro Coliseum in front of a crowd of 7,000 and came from behind again to defeat the Aggies 79-74. WSSU […]
Paul Davis awarded ‘Coach’s Game Ball’
Paul Davis, from Clio, S.C. is a junior on the Rams basketball team. The former student of Marlboro County High School is a forward majoring in physical education recreation. Rams head coach Bobby Collins selected him as the recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. Davis, also known by the nickname […]