WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Hampton University football team will return to the road this weekend for Saturday's game against Winston-Salem State University. Kick-off will be at 2 p.m. at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The Rams come into this year's contest fresh off their first win of the 2009 season, breaking a six-game losing streak with a 16-10 decision this past Saturday at Bethune-Cookman, while the Pirates lost their second straight, falling this past Saturday 21-9 to South Carolina State in their Homecoming game.

With the loss to South Carolina State, the Pirates dropped to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in MEAC play, while the Rams are just 1-6 on the season.

This will be the 27th meeting all-time between the Pirates and the Rams, with Winston-Salem State holding a 16-9-1 edge. The Rams defeated Hampton 35-30 last season to spoil the Pirates' Homecoming festivities; it was WSSU's second straight win over Hampton. The series started in 1953, when Hampton left Winston-Salem, N.C. with a 47-0 win. The Rams picked up their first win in the series in 1955, when they beat visiting Hampton 20-0. From 1970-74, WSSU beat Hampton five straight times; the Pirates have never had a winning streak against the Rams of more than three games (1992, 2000, 2006).

Hampton is 3-8 all-time on the road against Winston-Salem State. The last time Hampton beat WSSU at Bowman Gray Stadium was in 1992, when the Pirates came away with a 27-14 win.

A live statistical broadcast of the game, utilizing Internet Consulting Service's live statistical software, will be available on the official website of Hampton athletics at www.hamptonpirates.com. Fans may access the live stats by visiting the Hampton football home page and clicking on the “Live Stats” link.

For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.