Wake Forest University
ETSU
Demon Deacons Host ETSU for Annual School Day Game
12/11/2021 9:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Wake Forest will look to continue winning ways after a nine-day break.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team plays host to East Tennessee State for the annual School Day at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Monday.
The Demon Deacons' (8-1), who started the season 7-0 for just the fifth time in program history, is coming off its third win over a reigning conference champion last Saturday when the Demon Deacons defeated Troy behind another explosive performance from sophomore guard Jewel Spear. She netted her second 30-plus point performance of the season, finishing 11-of-19 from the field and 6-of-9 from behind the arc.
ETSU (1-8) captured its lone victory of the season over fellow Wake Forest opponent Cornell in mid-November. The 66-54 win Jaila Roberts finished with a game-high 24 points and finished 9-of-12 from the field. Roberts led the Buccaneers in scoring with 11.9 points per game this season while also leading her team in assists before being dismissed from the team earlier this week.
Tipoff for Monday's game against the Buccaneers is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum. The game can also be seen on ACC Network Extra as well as Watch ESPN/ESPN App.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).
NET RANKINGS
The Demon Deacons currently rank No. 56 in the latest NET rankings after initially opening up the season No. 57. The field of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in its history will expand to 68 teams this year.
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 38th in the country and their 131 makes this season ranks 30th 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 390 rebounds while also having a Hoover era best 43.33 rebounds per game. The Deacs +11.2 rebounding margin ranks 19th in the nation.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Troy (Dec. 4)
Result: W, 90-61
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The Demon Deacons (8-1) reached the 90-plus mark for the second time this season, making it the first time since the 2013-14 season that the Deacs have reached the mark multiple times in the same year.
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Spear reached the 30-point mark for the second time this season as the Colony, Texas, native finished 11-of-19 from the field, including six three pointers. This marks the 14th-straight game Spear reached double figures.
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SERIES HISTORY
Versus ETSU
Series: Wake Forest leads 6-3
Last: Dec. 5, 2019
Result: L, 60-67
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Ivana Raca led the Demon Deacons with 18 points while Christina Morra matched her then career-high with 13 points. Alex Sharp had eight points and a game-high 11 boards.
STANDOUT STAT
Wake Forest enters the game ranked eighth in the nation in defending the three, allowing opponents to shoot just 20.7 percent from behind the arc. Additionally, this ranks third among all Power-5 schools:
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Georgia (SEC) 19.5 pct.
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North Carolina (ACC) 19.7 pct.
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Wake Forest (ACC) 20.7 pct.
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Kansas St. (Big 12) 21.4 pct.
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Auburn (SEC) 22.6 pct.
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 80 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.) 134
2. Mike Petersen (2005-12) 125
3. Joe Sanchez (1986-92) 109
NEXT UP
Wake Forest plays its final non-conference game of the regular season on Wednesday when the Demon Deacons play host to South Carolina State
Grab your spot at LJVM Coliseum at GoDeacs.com/Tickets.
If you are not in attendance on Wednesday, you can see the game on ACC Network Extra and WatchESPN/ESPN App.
