Winston-Salem State Women's Basketball Soars to CIAA Championship Game

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams took a monumental step towards their first-ever Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference championship, defeating the Claflin University Panthers in dominant fashion, 67-32, to advance to the CIAA title game.

This historic achievement marks the Lady Rams' first appearance in the CIAA championship game in over 25 years. The victory was fueled by an exceptional all-around performance, with Nevaeh Farmer earning MVP honors after posting a game-high 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Teammate Maia Charles added a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds.

From the opening tip, the Lady Rams asserted their dominance, overwhelming Claflin with relentless pressure on both ends of the court.

"Hats off to Coach [Tierra] Terry and Winston for coming out with that energy and effort," said Claflin head coach Terrence Jenkins. "The only thing Winston was doing was playing harder and playing tougher."

Although Claflin made a third-quarter push, the Lady Rams weathered the storm and continued to attack the rim, getting to the free-throw line and extending their lead. Head coach Tierra Terry acknowledged her team's need to make adjustments after Claflin's defensive changes, but praised their resilience and focus.

The Lady Rams now await the winner of the semifinal matchup between Bowie State University and Fayetteville State University, both of whom the Lady Rams have faced this season. With their dominant performance against Claflin, the Winston-Salem State Lady Rams have firmly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the CIAA tournament and have ignited the excitement and pride of the entire HBCU community.

Originally reported by HBCU Sports.