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Baltimore, MD. - The Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team defeated Fayetteville State University 60-43, inside the CFG Bank Arena.
The Rams improved to 26-3 (14-2 CIAA, 8-2 South) on the season.
Nevaeh Farmer led the Rams with 24 points, followed by Maia Charles with a double-double of 14 points.
The Rams went 22-of-59 from the field, 7-for-19 from three, and 9-of-19 from the free-throw line, grabbed 33 rebounds, forced 24 turnovers, scored 24 points in the paint, and had 13 steals.
In the first quarter, a Farmer three-pointer gave the Rams a 5-4 lead (6:37). The Rams went on a 5-0 run, taking a 10-4 lead on another Farmer three-pointer (2:26). FSU went on a 5-0 run, cutting the lead to 10-9 on a three-pointer (1:41). Farmer stayed hot hitting a three-pointer, extending their lead 17-9 (0:39). WSSU took a 17-9 lead into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, Farmer couldn’t miss hitting a three-pointer giving the Rams a 23-11 lead (8:24). WSSU closed out the half on a 11-6 run, taking a 37-18 lead into halftime.
In the third quarter, the Broncos went on a 8-2 run, cutting the lead to 40-26 on a lay-up (5:12). FSU trimmed the lead to 42-30 on a jumper (1:37). WSSU took a 45-32 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Rams extended their lead to 53-37 on a Ah’Kiyah Pye lay-up (7:00). The Rams lead grew to 59-42 on a Makayla Waleed lay-up (2:40). The Broncos couldn’t overcome a strong Rams defense.
2026 CIAA Women’s Basketball All-Tournament Team:
2026 CIAA Women’s Basketball Most Valuable Player:
Neveah Farmer – Winston-Salem State.
