WSSU champs return, Deacs host FSU, and Broadway talent shines

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Winston-Salem, NC – March 2, 2026 – WSSU’s Lady Rams return as CIAA champs, Wake Forest eyes ACC seeding, and a WSSU alum hits Broadway’s road.


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Winston-Salem State’s women’s basketball team brought home the CIAA tournament title after a 60–43 win over Fayetteville State on Saturday. The championship is the program’s first in the conference tournament, and the team’s return sparked a planned community welcome on campus Sunday afternoon, with a police escort and a gathering near the gym.

Beyond the trophy, the win is a big visibility moment for the university and a feel-good jolt for the city’s spring sports calendar, with alumni and longtime supporters turning their attention to what comes next for a team that has been building toward this for years.

On the schedule

Wake Forest’s women’s team is set to host Florida State at the LJVM Coliseum on Sunday afternoon, with ACC tournament seeding implications on the line. The matchup also doubles as Senior and Graduates Day, adding a little extra ceremony to a game that could shape postseason positioning.

Community + culture

A Winston-Salem State alum is also getting some hometown attention for work on the national tour of Hell’s Kitchen, the Alicia Keys-produced musical. The behind-the-scenes role highlights a growing pipeline from campus creatives to major touring productions, with the Carolinas on the tour’s current run.

What to watch next

  • More details from the university on postseason plans and any additional celebrations for the Lady Rams.
  • Traffic and parking notes around the coliseum area ahead of Sunday’s tipoff.
  • More local arts announcements as touring shows and spring exhibitions rotate through downtown venues.

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