Basketball Gameday: Wake Forest vs. Miami

Gameday Central \| Wake Forest vs. Miami
Game 14	Sunday, Jan. 6, 1:00 p.m.
Coverage	Live Video \| Live Stats
Location	Winston-Salem, N.C. (LJVM Coliseum) - Facility Info \| Tickets
Information	Wake Forest Notes \| @WakeW BB

The Matchup
• The Wake Forest women's basketball team rings in the new year and the start of ACC play on Sunday, January 6, as the Deacs play host to Miami.
• Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. inside the LJVM Coliseum. Sunday's game will be on ACC Network Extra, with Geoff Arnold and Stan Lewter on the call.

Last Time Out
• The Deacs won their sixth consecutive game, 63-61 over Norfolk State, to close out nonconference play.
• Elisa Penna led all scorers with 19 points while Alex Sharp nearly recorded a double-double with 12 points and eight rebounds.
• The Demon Deacons used a critical third quarter to build a big enough lead to hold off Norfolk State, shooting 52.9 percent from the field while outscoring the Spartans 24-12.

Wake Forest Storylines
• The Deacs are currently on a six-game winning streak, tied for the longest streak under head coach Jen Hoover. Wake Forest won its final six nonconference games a year ago as well.
• Wake Forest ranks fourth in the ACC in scoring defense, allowing only 57.7 points per game. The defense is limiting opponents to shoot just 35.3 percent from the field, third in the league and 36th nationally.
• Ona Udoh is third in the league in field goal percentage, shooting 62.1 percent from the field. She is third in rebounding at 9.8 boards per game and fourth in blocked shots (1.8).
• Gina Conti ranks second in the ACC in assists per game (5.5) and minutes played per game (36.2). Her 72 total assists are 25th in the country.

Opponent & Series History
• Miami is 13-3 on the year and 1-0 in ACC play after defeating ranked Virginia Tech in its ACC opener. The Hurricanes are currently receiving votes in both polls.
• Miami leads the all-time series, 11-9, with the two teams splitting a pair of meetings a year ago. The Deacs won in Coral Gables early in ACC play before the Hurricanes knocked Wake Forest out of the second round of the ACC Tournament.

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Players Mentioned

Gina Conti

Elisa Penna

Alex Sharp

Ona Udoh

Wake Forest Athletics