The Winston-Salem State University women's tennis team lost to Johnson C. Smith University 4-1. Despite a strong start in doubles, where they fell short, McKinley Battle secured WSSU's only point in singles with a straight-sets victory. JCSU dominated the rest of the singles matches, winning key courts decisively to clinch the overall match. The match was played at West Charlotte High School, where WSSU needed to improve their strategy to advance in future competitions. The upcoming CIAA Championships will be crucial for the Rams to showcase their abilities.

By the Numbers
  • Score: WSSU 1 - JCSU 4
  • McKinley Battle won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 1 singles for WSSU's only point.
Yes, But

While WSSU showed potential, particularly with Battle's performance, their inability to win in doubles and across the singles lineup highlights areas for improvement leading into the championships.

State of Play
  • JCSU leads WSSU 1-0 after winning doubles matches on Courts No. 1 and No. 2.
  • WSSU's upcoming CIAA Championships will be on April 24-25 at Virginia State University.
What's Next

The Rams are set to compete in the CIAA Championships, where they aim to leverage their recent experience to improve their standings and performance against other teams.

Bottom Line

Winston-Salem State鈥檚 performance against JCSU highlighted both their strengths in singles and areas needing improvement in doubles, setting the stage for a critical opportunity at the upcoming championships.