Winston-Salem State extends Tierra Terry's contract

WINSTON-SALEM STATE ATHLETICS

Winston-Salem State women's basketball coach Tierra Terry earned a two-year contract extension after leading the Rams to a school record 26-3 season, the CIAA title and a Sweet 16 berth.

A historic season earned Winston-Salem State women’s basketball coach Tierra Terry a new contract at her alma mater.

Terry, who led the Rams (26-3, 14-2 CIAA) to the school’s first NCAA Sweet 16 berth and the conference tournament title in her first season, signed a two-year extension. WSSU finished the season No. 13 in the nation. 

“Tierra Terry has set a new standard for our women’s basketball program,” interim athletics director Eric Burns said in a statement. “Her passion for this university, combined with her ability to develop student-athletes and build a winning culture, made extending her contract an easy decision.”

Terry, who joined the Rams from Virginia Union, earned CIAA Coach of the Year after leading WSSU to a school record for wins in a season. Two players earned CIAA All-Rookie honors, including Rookie of the Year Breonna Roaf, while three players were named to the all-conference second team.

“I’m grateful for the continued belief in our vision,” Terry said. “Winston-Salem State is home for me, and we are just getting started. Our goal is to build a championship culture that our university and community can be proud of.”

In addition to Terry’s extension, assistant coach Jessica Freeman was named associate head coach.

“Coach Tierra Terry’s leadership has elevated our women’s basketball program and brought well-deserved recognition to Winston-Salem State University,” Chancellor Bonita Brown said. “This historic season reflects the discipline, resilience and excellence we strive for across our institution, and we are proud to support her continued success.”

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