Friday, October 15
Winston-Salem, N.C.
7 P.M.
Wake Forest University
vs
Duke
Wake Forest Hosts No. 8 Duke in Top 25 Matchup
10/14/2021 5:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Demon Deacons look to defeat the Blue Devils for the first time since September 19, 2013.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- No. 23 Wake Forest is set to host No. 8 Duke for a Top-25 matchup at Spry Stadium on Friday. The game is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ACC Network Plus.
The Demon Deacons and Blue Devils enter the contest at 4-2-0 and 3-2-1 record in ACC play.
Wake Forest is 12-2-0 on the year with its only two setbacks coming against current No. 2 Virginia and Louisville in the ACC matches. In their most recent outing, the Deacs defeated then No. 17 Virginia Tech at home, 4-3.
SENIOR NIGHT
Prior to kick, Wake Forest will honor senior Shayla Smart with a special presentation. Smart has appeared in 29 games over the past four seasons entering Friday and has started 20 of those matches. Smart is responsible for 28 points, 13 goals along with two assists.
During this season, Small has led the Demon Deacons with 19 points on nine goals and one assist and scored in six different games while earning her first collegiate hat trick against Loyola-Maryland. Overall, the senior has totaled over 1,800 minutes of action in the Old Gold and Black.
FAN INFORMATION
A number of new fan experience enhancements are planned for the 2021 season. This includes expanded food and beverage options, including availability on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill, an enhanced in-game experience, featuring an expanded video board production with additional cameras, replay, and fan-engaging elements, as well as new immersive experiences to promote the unique culture that is known around professional and collegiate soccer.
Parking is encouraged in lots A, B, Q, W1 & W2. A complete parking map of campus is here.
Gates open at 6 p.m., or one hour prior to kickoff for all future home matches.
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment.
Complete fan information can be found here.
TICKET INFORMATION
The best way to enjoy Demon Deacon soccer throughout the 2021 season is through the purchase of Season Tickets. Packages start at only $45 for adults or $25 for youth and seniors.
For those wishing to purchase single-game admission for Spry Stadium, advance purchases are highly encouraged. Single game chairback seats are available for only $25, while bleacher admission is $15.
The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets and take advantage of these new seating experiences is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Complete ticket information for the season can be found here.
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Wake Forest Athletics works closely with Wake Forest University, Forsyth County and state officials to follow COVID-related guidelines for the safety of fans in attendance at Truist Field and all venues. While proof of vaccination is not currently required for spectators, we encourage vaccinations for all. We are proud that nearly 100% of Wake Forest Athletics student-athletes, staff and coaches are vaccinated, as required under University and Athletics policy. Currently, all academic buildings are closed to visitors, and masks are required in all indoor spaces. For additional information regarding steps the University is taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, we strongly encourage you to review the University's COVID-19 Notice.
Wake Forest has several gameday guidelines and strategies. First and foremost is required face coverings for all unvaccinated fans in attendance. Additionally, all fans must wear a mask indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Wake Forest Athletics also requires all non-team personnel to be masked at all times inside the field enclosure.
LAST TIME OUT
Senior forward Shayla Smart earned a brace as Wake Forest toppled No. 17 Virginia Tech 4-3 on Sunday night at Spry Soccer Stadium.
With the win, the Deacs defeated the Hokies for the first time since 2014 and picked up the first ranked win at home since August 28, 2019 against No. 19 Santa Clara.
Tied 3-3, Smart's heroic tally came in the 63rd minute as the Apopka, Fla. native received a crossfield dish from Jenna Menta, making a defender miss and punching it in from inside the 18-yard box for her team leading ninth goal and fifth game-winner of the season.
FASTEST TO 12
This is the quickest any Wake Forest team has made it to 12 wins. The previous best start to a season was 2011 in which the Deacs managed 12 wins in 17 games.
SMART IS CLUTCH
With the game-winning goal against No. 17 Virginia Tech, senior Shayla Smart is tied for the most game-winning goals in the nation. She has recorded five game-winners.
EVERYONE IS DANGEROUS
Twelve different Deacs have scored at least one goal this season, and six of Deac's 12 goal scorers have scored two or more goals.
GOOD SIGNS
Wake Forest is 12-0 when scoring the first goal and 10-0 when outshooting their opponents. When the Deacs score two or more goals they are a perfect 10-0.
FINDING THE NET
Through 14 games, Wake Forest has scored 33 goals, surpassing the total number of goals scored by Wake Forest over 14 games during the 2020-21 season (16).
SCOUTING THE BLUE DEVILS
No. 8 Duke is 9-2-1 overall and fresh off a 5-0 win vs Pitt on Sunday. The Blue Devils were picked to finish fourth in the ACC as voted on by the league's coaches in the preseason poll.
The Blue Devils are led in scoring by Michelle Cooper, Tess Boade, Mackenzie Pluck and Marykate McGuire who have combined for 20 of Duke's 30 goals.
SERIES HISTORY
Duke owns a 19-9-5 all-time record against Wake Forest. The last six meetings that Wake Forest faced Duke has ended in either a tie or was decided by one goal.
The last Wake Forest win against Duke occurred in 2013 when the Deacs defeated the Blue Devils 3-1 at Spry Stadium.
UP NEXT
The Deacs finalize their four-match homestand on Thursday, Oct. 21, hosting NC State at 7 p.m. on ACC Network Plus.
FOLLOW THE DEACS
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | #GoDeacs
The Demon Deacons and Blue Devils enter the contest at 4-2-0 and 3-2-1 record in ACC play.
Wake Forest is 12-2-0 on the year with its only two setbacks coming against current No. 2 Virginia and Louisville in the ACC matches. In their most recent outing, the Deacs defeated then No. 17 Virginia Tech at home, 4-3.
SENIOR NIGHT
Prior to kick, Wake Forest will honor senior Shayla Smart with a special presentation. Smart has appeared in 29 games over the past four seasons entering Friday and has started 20 of those matches. Smart is responsible for 28 points, 13 goals along with two assists.
During this season, Small has led the Demon Deacons with 19 points on nine goals and one assist and scored in six different games while earning her first collegiate hat trick against Loyola-Maryland. Overall, the senior has totaled over 1,800 minutes of action in the Old Gold and Black.
FAN INFORMATION
A number of new fan experience enhancements are planned for the 2021 season. This includes expanded food and beverage options, including availability on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill, an enhanced in-game experience, featuring an expanded video board production with additional cameras, replay, and fan-engaging elements, as well as new immersive experiences to promote the unique culture that is known around professional and collegiate soccer.
Parking is encouraged in lots A, B, Q, W1 & W2. A complete parking map of campus is here.
Gates open at 6 p.m., or one hour prior to kickoff for all future home matches.
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment.
Complete fan information can be found here.
TICKET INFORMATION
The best way to enjoy Demon Deacon soccer throughout the 2021 season is through the purchase of Season Tickets. Packages start at only $45 for adults or $25 for youth and seniors.
For those wishing to purchase single-game admission for Spry Stadium, advance purchases are highly encouraged. Single game chairback seats are available for only $25, while bleacher admission is $15.
The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets and take advantage of these new seating experiences is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Complete ticket information for the season can be found here.
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Wake Forest Athletics works closely with Wake Forest University, Forsyth County and state officials to follow COVID-related guidelines for the safety of fans in attendance at Truist Field and all venues. While proof of vaccination is not currently required for spectators, we encourage vaccinations for all. We are proud that nearly 100% of Wake Forest Athletics student-athletes, staff and coaches are vaccinated, as required under University and Athletics policy. Currently, all academic buildings are closed to visitors, and masks are required in all indoor spaces. For additional information regarding steps the University is taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, we strongly encourage you to review the University's COVID-19 Notice.
Wake Forest has several gameday guidelines and strategies. First and foremost is required face coverings for all unvaccinated fans in attendance. Additionally, all fans must wear a mask indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Wake Forest Athletics also requires all non-team personnel to be masked at all times inside the field enclosure.
LAST TIME OUT
Senior forward Shayla Smart earned a brace as Wake Forest toppled No. 17 Virginia Tech 4-3 on Sunday night at Spry Soccer Stadium.
With the win, the Deacs defeated the Hokies for the first time since 2014 and picked up the first ranked win at home since August 28, 2019 against No. 19 Santa Clara.
Tied 3-3, Smart's heroic tally came in the 63rd minute as the Apopka, Fla. native received a crossfield dish from Jenna Menta, making a defender miss and punching it in from inside the 18-yard box for her team leading ninth goal and fifth game-winner of the season.
FASTEST TO 12
This is the quickest any Wake Forest team has made it to 12 wins. The previous best start to a season was 2011 in which the Deacs managed 12 wins in 17 games.
SMART IS CLUTCH
With the game-winning goal against No. 17 Virginia Tech, senior Shayla Smart is tied for the most game-winning goals in the nation. She has recorded five game-winners.
EVERYONE IS DANGEROUS
Twelve different Deacs have scored at least one goal this season, and six of Deac's 12 goal scorers have scored two or more goals.
GOOD SIGNS
Wake Forest is 12-0 when scoring the first goal and 10-0 when outshooting their opponents. When the Deacs score two or more goals they are a perfect 10-0.
FINDING THE NET
Through 14 games, Wake Forest has scored 33 goals, surpassing the total number of goals scored by Wake Forest over 14 games during the 2020-21 season (16).
SCOUTING THE BLUE DEVILS
No. 8 Duke is 9-2-1 overall and fresh off a 5-0 win vs Pitt on Sunday. The Blue Devils were picked to finish fourth in the ACC as voted on by the league's coaches in the preseason poll.
The Blue Devils are led in scoring by Michelle Cooper, Tess Boade, Mackenzie Pluck and Marykate McGuire who have combined for 20 of Duke's 30 goals.
SERIES HISTORY
Duke owns a 19-9-5 all-time record against Wake Forest. The last six meetings that Wake Forest faced Duke has ended in either a tie or was decided by one goal.
The last Wake Forest win against Duke occurred in 2013 when the Deacs defeated the Blue Devils 3-1 at Spry Stadium.
UP NEXT
The Deacs finalize their four-match homestand on Thursday, Oct. 21, hosting NC State at 7 p.m. on ACC Network Plus.
FOLLOW THE DEACS
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | #GoDeacs
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