Deacs Travel to High Point for Second Road Game

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team hits the road for the second time this season, making the short trip over to High Point for an afternoon tipoff against the Panthers.

The Demon Deacons (5-0) will look to tie their best start since 2009-10 when the Deacs started the season 6-0. Wake Forest has been led by the guard duo of sophomore Jewel Spear and freshman Elise Williams. Spear ranks seventh in the nation in scoring with 101 total points while also ranking second in the nation in free throws made. Williams leads the team in assists and steals while ranking second in scoring, rebounding and blocks.

High Point (2-2) is one of the best three-point offenses in the country, making 10.0 per game which ranks ninth in the nation. They are also one of the better teams in the country protecting the basketball as the Panthers' 11.2 turnovers per game ranks eighth in the nation.

Tipoff for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Panthers is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (ET) at Qubein Center. The game can also be seen on ESPN+.

Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).

RECEIVING VOTES

In the latest USA TODAY Sports Top 25 women's basketball coaches poll, the Demon Deacons are receiving votes. Wake Forest received five votes this week, making the Deacs one of just eight ACC schools to receive votes or be ranked in the poll on Tuesday.

CHARITY STRIPE

The Demon Deacons have gotten to the free throw line more than any other team in the ACC this season, averaging over 20 attempts. Their attempts rank 18th in the country and their 72 makes this season ranks 17th in the nation.

CRASHING THE GLASS

Getting on the glass has been a point of emphasis for head coach Jen Hoover since she arrived on campus. In the last seven seasons, Wake Forest has averaged better than 38 rebounds per game including averaging 40 or more during the 2013-14 season (40.5 rebounds per game) and the 2016-17 season (41.1 rebounds per game).

This season the Demon Deacons are off to another impressive start on the glass, totaling 204 rebounds which ranks 22nd while also having a Hoover era best 40.95 rebounds per game.

LAST TIME

Wake Forest vs. ECU (Nov. 21)

Result: W, 73-52

The Demon Deacons continued to attack and get to the free throw line like they have all season, attempting a season-high 36 free throws in the victory over the Pirates. Wake Forest is now off to its best start since the 2009-10 season and the best in the Jen Hoover era.
- Sophomore guard Jewel Spear continued her scoring ways as like the team she did a lot of her damage from the charity stripe. The Colony, Texas native knocked down 10-of-11 free throws on Sunday and finished the night with a game-high 19 points.

SERIES HISTORY

Versus High Point

Series: High Point leads 10-9

Last: Nov. 30, 2009

Result: W, 76-52

This marks the first time the Deacs will play the Panthers in the Jen Hoover era and Wake Forest will look to extend its seven-game winning streak in the series.

STANDOUT STAT

Wake Forest is looking to become just the fourth Demon Deacon team since the start of the 1989-90 season to start the season 6-0 or better. Additionally, this would be the first time in the Jen Hoover era:

2009-10 (6-0)
2008-09 (12-0)
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 77 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.) 131

2. Mike Petersen (2005-12) 125

3. Joe Sanchez (1986-92) 109

NEXT UP

Wake Forest returns home for a matchup with UMBC at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Grab your spot at LJVM Coliseum at GoDeacs.com/Tickets.

If you are not in attendance on Saturday, you can see the game on ACC Network Extra.

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Players Mentioned

Jewel Spear

Elise Williams

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