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Wake Forest Continues Homestand Thursday Against Charlotte
11/17/2021 9:29:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will look to tie the best start in the Jen Hoover era at LJVM Coliseum as the Deacs are in search of a 4-0 start to the season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team continues its four-game homestand Thursday night at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum against in-state Charlotte.
The Demon Deacons (3-0) will be in search of tying their best start in the Jen Hoover era as they look to start the season 4-0. The only other time Wake Forest has begun the season unblemished through the first four games during the Hoover era was during the 2014-15 season. The Deacs have been led by the ACC's leading scorer, Jewel Spear, in the first three games as she has averaged 23.3 points per game which also ranks 20th nationally.
Charlotte (1-1), who has now played the Demon Deacons for five consecutive seasons, is coming off a 89-33 loss against North Carolina on Sunday. Charlotte is led by two double-digit scorers in Octavia Jett-Wilson (12.0 PPG) and KeKe McKinney (10.0 PPG). The 49ers also have a win under their belt against Richmond to open the season with Jett-Wilson and McKinney both finishing in double figures.
Tipoff for Thursday night's game against the 49ers is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum. The game can also be seen onACC Network Extra.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).
FAN INFORMATION
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 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.
The following guidelines are currently in place and will remain in place until further notice. It is possible, however, that the state of North Carolina's health and safety guidelines and Wake Forest policies could change.
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Masks must be worn over your nose and mouth for all indoor events, except when actively eating and drinking.
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Vaccinations are strongly encouraged, but not required to attend events.
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Following the COVID-19 Community Standards, Wake Forest students and staff must attest they are vaccinated or be tested regularly.
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As you continue to attend Fall outdoor events, please remember that while masks are not required outdoors, they must be worn in indoor spaces. These include restrooms, elevators and transportation services.
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.
FEAR THE SPEAR
Sophomore guard Jewel Spear continues to build off her record-setting freshman campaign as through three games of the new season she is the leading scorer in the conference with 23.3 points per game. This also ranks 20th nationally. For her efforts in the opening week of the season, Spear was named the ACC Co-Player of the Week that included a career-best effort against Cornell.
The Colony, Texas native tallied a career-high 32 points against the Big Red on Friday night, becoming the first Wake Forest player to top the 30-plus point mark since Dearica Hamby in 2014-15. She followed that up with a 24-point performance against UNC-Greensboro on Sunday to help the Deacs to a 3-0 start to the season.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. UNC-Greensboro (Nov. 18)
Result: W, 56-45
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The Demon Deacons captured their third double-digit win of the season against UNC-Greensboro on Sunday afternoon at LJVM Coliseum, limiting the Spartans to just 2-of-7 shooting in the fourth quarter.
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Jewel Spear led the Deacs in scoring for the second consecutive game, dropping in 24 points including going 8-of-10 from the free throw line.
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SERIES HISTORY
Versus Charlotte
Series: Wake Forest leads 13-5
Last: Dec. 3, 2020
Result: W, 78-75
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Ivana Raca led the Demon Deacons with a 24-point performance while also pulling down a team-best and game-best nine rebounds in the road victory.
STANDOUT STAT
Wake Forest is looking to become just the fifth Demon Deacon team since the start of the 1989-90 season to start the season 4-0 or better. Additionally, this would be the second time in the Jen Hoover era (2014-15):
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2014-15 (4-0)
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2010-11 (4-0)
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2009-10 (6-0)
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2008-09 (12-0)
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2004-05 (8-0)
PROGRAM'S ALL-TIME WINS LEADER
Wake Forest head coach Jen Hoover is looking to remain dominant in non-conference play as she has racked up 75 non-conference wins in her 10 seasons at the helm of the Demon Deacons. She also continues to distance herself as the program's all-time wins leader:
Wake Forest Wins Leaders
1. Jen Hoover (2013-pres.) 129
2. Mike Petersen (2005-12) 125
3. Joe Sanchez (1986-92) 109
NEXT UP
Wake Forest is set to complete its four-game homestand Sunday night against East Carolina. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The first 200 fans will receive a free pretzels as they enter the game and Demon Deacon fans can also grab posters and schedule cards at the main entrance.
Grab your spot for the last home game of November at LJVM at GoDeacs.com/Tickets.
For those not in attendance on Sunday night, the game will also stream on ACC Network.
