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Basketball Gameday: Wake Forest vs. North Carolina
1/18/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
By Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeWBB)
| Gameday Central | Wake Forest vs. North Carolina | |
| at North Carolina | Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:00 p.m. |
| Location | Chapel Hill, N.C. (Carmichael Arena) - Facility Information |
| Game Coverage | Live Stats | RSN (Check local listings for TV stations) | @WakeWBB  |
| ="" valign="top" bgcolor="#DDDEDE">Game Info | Wake Forest Game Notes  |
Deacs Set For In-State Showdown
• Wake Forest heads to Chapel Hill for an in-state showdown on Thursday, Jan. 19, as the Demon Deacons face North Carolina inside Carmichael Arena.
• Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on RSN. Tom Werme and former Demon Deacon LaChina Robinson will have the call.
Last Time Out
• The Demon Deacons' comeback effort against No. 17/16 Virginia Tech fell short on Monday, Jan. 16, as Wake Forest dropped a 72-70 decision to the Hokies in Blacksburg.
• Wake Forest led by as many as 13 points in the first half before finding themselves trailing by 16 in the fourth quarter. A 15-2 run in the fourth pulled the Deacs within three with 5:29 to play, but were unable to complete the upset.
• Four Demon Deacons scored in double figures, led by Amber Campbell's 22 points. Milan Quinn and Elisa Penna scored 15 each and Ariel Stephenson added 10.
• Quinn picked up her sixth double-double of the season as she hauled in a game-high 14 rebounds. Alex Sharp matched a career-high with 11 rebounds.
• As a team, Wake Forest dominated the glass, outrebounding Virginia Tech 56-36. The Deacs owned the offensive glass collecting 25 offensive boards to the Hokies' 10.
Scouting The Tarheels
• North Carolina enters Thursday's contest with a record of 12-6 and a 1-4 mark in the ACC.
• The Tarheels are led by Syliva Hatchell, who is in her 31st season at North Carolina and has won 987 career games over her 42-year coaching career.
• Stephanie Watts leads North Carolina in both scoring and rebounding as she averages 18.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
• Paris Kea ranks second on the team in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game and leads the Tarheels with 76 assists on the season.
Next Time Out
• The Demon Deacons return home for the start of a short two-game homestand on Sunday, Jan. 22, as Wake Forest plays host to Georgia Tech.
• Tip-off inside the LJVM Coliseum is set for 2 p.m.
