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Winston-Salem State Women Claim First CIAA Championship

3/2/2026

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Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team won its first CIAA championship, 60-43 over Fayetteville State, earning NCAA Division II postseason bids set for March 8.
Nevaeh Farmer led the Rams with 24 points and earned Player of the Game honors.
Head coach Tierra Terry, who has lupus, praised her team's dedication despite health challenges.
Fayetteville State's men's team won CIAA title, 71-68 over Bluefield State, their second in five years.

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Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team won its first CIAA championship, 60-43 over Fayetteville State, earning NCAA Division II postseason bids set for March 8.
Nevaeh Farmer led the Rams with 24 points and earned Player of the Game honors.
Head coach Tierra Terry, who has lupus, praised her team's dedication despite health challenges.
Fayetteville State's men's team won CIAA title, 71-68 over Bluefield State, their second in five years.