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Forsyth County Honors Winston-Salem State Lady Rams with Official Recognition Day

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Forsyth County Honors Winston-Salem State Lady Rams with Official Recognition Day
Posted By: Will Moss on April 04, 2026


The historic 2025-26 season for the Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams basketball team continues to receive well-deserved recognition, as the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners officially designated April 2, 2026, as WSSU Lady Rams Basketball Team Day.

District A County Commissioner and WSSU alumna Tonya McDaniel officiated the ceremony, celebrating the team's remarkable achievements both on and off the court. The proclamation acknowledged how the Lady Rams' success brought world recognition to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, elevating the visibility of the university and community on regional and national stages.

Key Takeaway: The Lady Rams transformed from a 6-19 record last season to an impressive 23-3 record this year, claiming the program's first-ever CIAA tournament championship and advancing to their first Division II National tournament.
"And whereas the Lady Rams' historic season brought world recognition to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, elevating the visibility of the university and the community on a regional and national stage...



Now therefore be it proclaimed that the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners officially designates April 2, 2026, as the Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams Basketball Team Day." - Commissioner Tonya McDaniel

A New Era Under Coach Tierra Terry

The remarkable turnaround came under first-year head coach Tierra Terry, a WSSU alumna who took the reins after the retirement of L'Tona Lamonte following eight seasons. Coach Terry brought proven credentials from Virginia Union, where she spent four seasons as head coach and guided the Panthers to their first 20-win season since 2019-2020.

Her impact was immediate and transformative. The Lady Rams' season achievements included:

  • Winning their first 15 games against Division II opponents by an average margin of 16 points per game
  • Three All-CIAA team selections and two All-CIAA Rookie team honors
  • Dominating the CIAA tournament with nearly a 25-point average margin of victory
  • Defeating two-time defending conference champion Fayetteville State in the final to claim the program's first CIAA title in school history
  • Advancing through the first two rounds of the Division II National tournament with victories over Glenville State and Gannon

Coach Terry's exceptional work earned her CIAA Coach of the Year honors, a fitting recognition for leading one of the most dramatic single-season turnarounds in HBCU women's basketball history. The official county recognition reflects the pride and joy this championship team has brought to the entire WSSU community and beyond.

Originally reported by HBCU Sports.


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