WSSU Lady Rams clinch first NCAA DII win, beat Glenville State 88-71

The Lady Rams will face Gannon University, the No. 2 seed and two-time defending Atlantic Region Champion, in the next round.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams captured their first-ever NCAA Division II tournament victory Friday, defeating the Glenville State University Pioneers 88-71 in a wire-to-wire win. The Lady Rams jumped to an early 10-0 lead and maintained a 10-point halftime lead at 48-38. They extended the advantage late, leading 86-66 with just over two minutes remaining, and finished with a 17-point margin.

Why it matters

This is a historic moment for the WSSU Lady Rams, as they have clinched their first-ever NCAA Division II tournament victory. The team is coming off its historic first CIAA Tournament Championship and is looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

The details

Junior guard Nevaeh Farmer led the Lady Rams with 22 points, while sophomore forward Maia Charles recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Makayla Waleed added 15 points. This marked the fourth meeting between WSSU and Glenville, with the Pioneers having won the previous three.

  • The Lady Rams jumped to an early 10-0 lead.
  • The Lady Rams maintained a 10-point halftime lead at 48-38.
  • The Lady Rams led 86-66 with just over two minutes remaining.

The players

Nevaeh Farmer

A junior guard who led the Lady Rams with 22 points.

Maia Charles

A sophomore forward who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Makayla Waleed

A senior guard who added 15 points for the Lady Rams.

Glenville State University Pioneers

The opposing team that the Lady Rams defeated.

Gannon University Golden Knights

The No. 2 seed and two-time defending Atlantic Region Champion, who the Lady Rams will face next.

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What they’re saying

“The energy is on 10, and it's nice to see Rams come together in support of this momentous occasion. This is truly a historic moment, and the girls deserve it.”

— Angela Blue, WSSU alumna

“After our girls had an outstanding season, we wanted to support them by holding watch parties for members of the WSSU campus community who could not attend in person.”

— Danari McIllwain, SUAB President, mass communications major

What’s next

Tomorrow at 5 p.m., the Lady Rams will face the Gannon University Golden Knights, the No. 2 seed and two-time defending Atlantic Region Champion.

The takeaway

The WSSU Lady Rams have made history by clinching their first-ever NCAA Division II tournament victory, showcasing the team's resilience and talent. This win not only celebrates the players' hard work but also unites the WSSU community in support of their beloved Lady Rams as they continue their journey in the tournament.