Demon Deacons Look to Extend Win Streak on Thursday

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team look to extend its winning streak to three games when it hosts Clemson Thursday night in Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum.

The Demon Deacons (9-5, 2-1 ACC) have won five of their last six contests including back-to-back in ACC play. Sophomore Christina Morra is coming off a career-high 18-point performance in Sunday's victory over Georgia Tech. She has been in double figures in the last two games while knocking down 10-of-13 free throw attempts.

The Tigers (5-9, 1-2 ACC) ended Notre Dame's 58-game ACC home winning streak last week, defeating the Fighting Irish, 71-55. Redshirt junior Kendall Spray led Clemson to its first conference win of the season, knocking down eight threes en route to a career-high 24 points.

Tipoff for Thursday's game against the Tigers is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ET) in LVJM Coliseum. The game can also be seen on ACCNX.

Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons social media (@WakeWBB).

OVER THE LAST SIX
Over the last six games, the Demon Deacons have grabbed five wins with the help of strong numbers on the defensive side of the floor. Wake Forest has limited opponents to a 37.5 field goal percentage and a 30.2 percentage from behind the arc.

On the offensive side of the floor, Christina Morra has picked up her game, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and averaging 11.3 points per game.

LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Georgia Tech (Jan. 5)
Result: W, 65-60

The Demon Deacons solved the ACC's No. 1 defense on Sunday, scoring 65 points after the Yellow Jackets came into the game allowing opponents to score just 46.23 points per game.
- Four Wake Forest players finished in double figures with Gina Conti leading the way with 21 points. She tied her career high with four three pointers.

SERIES HISTORY
Versus Clemson
Series: Clemson leads 49-23
Last: Feb. 7, 2019
Result: L – 69-53

In the last 11 contests, the Demon Deacons have won nine games including six of the last seven in the series.

STANDOUT STAT
Wake Forest enters Thursday ranked eighth in the nation in rebounding margin with a +12.2 margin per game. The Demon Deacons' 43.21 rebounds per game rank 24th nationally.

The Deacs 60-rebound performance against College of Charleston earlier this season was the most rebounds by any ACC team this season.

NEXT UP
The Demon Deacons hit the road for their second game against a ranked opponent this season. Wake Forest is scheduled to play at No. 7 Louisville on Sunday. The Cardinals are back-to-back ACC Regular Season Champions.

The game can also be seen on ACCNX with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. (ET).

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Players Mentioned

Gina Conti

Christina Morra

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