Deacs Look for 10th Home Win Thursday

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team returns home to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night against Clemson.

The Demon Deacons (12-6, 2-5 ACC) will be in search of their 10th home victory of the season as they look to end a three-game losing streak against Clemson. Sophomore guard Jewel Spear continues to maintain her spot atop the conference scoring list this season as her 19.7 points per game are 1.1 better than the next closest in the conference. She is coming off her second career double-double performance with 20 points and 10 rebounds against Pitt on Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers (6-11, 0-6 ACC) head to Winston-Salem in search of their first win in conference play. They are led by sixth-year senior guard Delicia Washington, who was a second-team All-ACC selection a season ago. She averages 13.5 points per game, tied for 11th in the league and she is the only double-digit scorer for Clemson this season. She was also a preseason All-ACC selection by ACC Coaches and Blue Ribbon Panel.

Tipoff for Thursday night's game against the Tigers is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum. The game can also be seen on ACC Network Extra.

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

FAN INFORMATION

All patrons ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test taken within 48 hours of the event in order to enter Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Fans attending games at LJVM Coliseum are encouraged to arrive early with the addition of the following health and safety measures.

Prior to entry, fans must either:

● Show their vaccination card or photo or digital image with name and dosage history.

○ Digital or photos of vaccination cards are acceptable.

● Show their printed or digital negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test.

○ For more information on testing sites, please visit: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place.

Individuals who cannot provide proof of vaccination or a valid negative COVID-19 test according to the conditions outlined above will not be allowed to enter Wake Forest Athletics indoor events.

Fans are encouraged to read the press release with this announcement and this FAQ.

"We are all working together to persevere through this recent surge in COVID cases, especially in consideration of the pressure faced by our healthcare system and workers," said director of athletics John Currie. "This additional step for Wake Forest indoor athletic events is consistent with the updated protocols for the spring semester outlined by Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam's recent message to the University community on Dec. 29."

Wake Forest understands fans may have questions and they are encouraged to email wfsports@wfu.edu, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 during normal business hours, contact a Deacon Club staff member, or their account executive, for assistance.

HOLDING DOWN OPPONENTS

The Demon Deacons have held all but five opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the field and all but three under 35 percent shooting from behind the arc.

The Deacs rank nationally in multiple defensive categories including No. 35 in three-point field goal defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 26.0 percent from range. This also ranks first among all ACC schools through this point in the season.

Additionally, the Deacs scoring defense is currently 71st in the country, allowing just 58.6 points per game as seven Demon Deacon opponents have scored 50 points or less this season.

LAST TIME

Wake Forest at Pitt (Jan 16)

Result: L, 65-57

Sophomore guard Jewel Spear continued her impressive campaign for the Deacs, ending the night with a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds. This was the second time this season and in her career Spear finished with a double-double.
- The Colony, Texas native led the Deacs strong effort on the glass, pulling down a conference-high 48 boards on Sunday afternoon. The Demon Deacons won the rebounding battle 48-43.

SERIES HISTORY

Versus Clemson

Series: Clemson leads 51-26

Last: Feb. 14, 2021

Result: W, 72-65

Behind a game-high 20 points from Ivana Raca including 14 in the first 20 minutes of play, the Demon Deacons improved to 7-0 against the Tigers inside of Littlejohn Coliseum since the start of the 2010-11 season.
- Conti finished the afternoon with a career-best 29 points to lead the Demon Deacons. The Grove City, Ohio native knocked down 8-of-12 threes in the game.

STANDOUT STAT

Wake Forest continues to be one of the elite rebounding teams in the country this season, pulling down 741 total rebounds this season, which ranks eighth among all Division-I schools. The Deacs were helped by an ACC-best 48 rebounds on Sunday afternoon against Pitt:

Troy (Sun Belt) 945
Tennessee (SEC) 908
South Carolina (SEC) 845
LSU (SEC) 835
DePaul (Big East) 769
NC State (ACC) 767
Pitt (ACC) 760
Wake Forest (ACC) 741

NEXT UP

Wake Forest is back on the road for a Sunday afternoon battle at No. 3 Louisville with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. ET from KFC Yum! Center.

For those not in attendance on Sunday's game in Louisville, the game will also air on ACC Network.

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Players Mentioned

Ivana Raca

Jewel Spear

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