Winston-Salem State football coaches, players and fans couldn’t wait for the 2014 schedule to be released, and it’s finally here. The University’s Department of Athletics released the schedule Jan. 27. The Rams finished the 2013 season with a 10-2 record and made their third consecutive trip to the NCAA DII […]
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COACH’S GAME BALL: Preston Ross
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bobby Collins chose forward Preston Ross as the recipient of this issue’s Game Ball. Ross, a 6-foot-5-inch, 220-pound senior from Fayetteville, N.C., is in the midst of his first season at Winston-Salem State after transferring from Western Carolina. Although he didn’t choose to go to WSSU […]
Lady Rams gear up for successful track season
The Winston-Salem State women’s indoor track team seems poised for a successful season. Head Coach Inez Turner, who also coaches the cross country team, said that the team looked very strong at the JDL All Comers Meet in Winston-Salem on Nov. 16. “It’s a new meet that […]
SEASON OVER: WSSU loses 7-0 in battle of ‘Rams’
Winston-Salem State’s title hopes were dashed as the WSSU Rams were defeated 7-0 by Shepherd University in the second round of the NCAA DII Playoffs in Shepherdstown, W.Va. on Nov. 30. It was a battle of the two top defenses in the nation. Red-shirt junior quarterback Rudy […]
Rams’ stingy defense dominates Slippery Rock, 27-20
Despite their tumultuous week off the field and the four turnovers on game day, Winston-Salem State’s Rams beat Slippery Rock, 27-20, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs at Bowman Gray Stadium, Nov. 23. “Our four turnovers kept those guys [Slippery Rock] in the […]
COACH’S GAME BALL: Rudy Johnson
Head Football Coach Connell Maynor chose junior quarterback Rudy Johnson, a native of San Diego, Calif., as the recipient of this issue’s Game Ball. Johnson, a 6-foot-2-inch transfer from Texas Southern, took over for red-shirt junior Anthony Carrothers, made his first start for Winston- Salem State in the second game […]
Men’s basketball looks to win first tourney game
The Winston-Salem State Rams, coming off of a 21-7 record last season, are looking to improve on that and make some noise come tournament time. It won’t be easy for the Rams this season because there are 12 new players. The team will have to gel quickly if they plan […]
Lady Rams set sight on CIAA championship
Entering his second season, Head Women’s Basketball Coach A.G. Hall is looking to build on the foundation he laid during his first campaign. “I think my first season went fairly well,” he said. We have our foundation in place, and I think the returning players have a good understanding of […]
Cross Country teams fall short in CIAA
The CIAA Cross Country Championships didn’t go as planned for Winston-Salem State, especially for the women’s team, Oct. 24, Cary, N.C. Head Coach Inez Turner didn’t have great expectations for the men’s team going into the season because many of the athletes were transitioning from track to running an 8K. […]
Rams upend Shaw in final minutes
The Rams beat Shaw University’s Bears 28-24, but were nearly upset during the penalty-plagued CIAA matchup Nov. 2 at Bowman Gray Stadium . The Rams have not been playing close games during their eight-game winning streak, and Head Coach Connell Maynor said that a close game like this could […]