Wake Forest University
Alabama
Deacs Face Alabama in Bahar Mar Pink Flamingo Championship Finale
11/22/2022 7:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Wednesday’s game will be the first matchup between Wake Forest and Alabama in program history.
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Wake Forest women's basketball team concludes play at the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship, playing Alabama on Wednesday from Nassau, Bahamas.
The Deacs (3-2) will look to bounce back after a loss to undefeated Missouri on Monday. Both of the Demon Deacons losses this season have come to undefeated teams. Wake Forest has been led by inspiring performances from senior forward Olivia Summiel in the last two games. She has led the Deacs in scoring in both contests, averaging 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.
The Crimson Tide (2-2) have dropped their last two games entering the contest on Wednesday including a 93-86 loss against No. 17 Utah on Monday. Through four games, Alabama has been led offensively by guard Brittany Davis who has averaged 19.5 points per game. Additionally, the Crimson Tide have one of the best shot blockers in the nation as Jada Rice has averaged 3.25 blocks per game which ranks eighth nationally.
Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (ET) in Nassau, Bahamas. For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to FloSports ($). A free live stats feed can be found here.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).
CLEANING THE GLASS
Through five games this season, junior forward Demeara Hinds has been one of the best players on the glass in the country, pulling down 48 rebounds. Additionally, she has collected 22 offensive rebounds.
Through five games played, she ranks second among all Power-5 players with that offensive rebound total and her total is tied for fifth nationally.
Additionally, her 48 total rebounds ranks 23rd nationally and leads the ACC. Hinds has pulled down nine or more rebounds in the last four games.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Missouri (Nov. 21)
Result: L, 69-47
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The Deacs were led by another strong effort from senior forward Olivia Summiel, who led the Demon Deacons in scoring for the second-consecutive game. Summiel posted a team-best 12 points, knocking down 4-of-7 threes. Summiel added six rebounds and tied her career high with four assists.
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Junior forward Demeara Hinds continues to be a bright spot on the glass, totaling a team-best nine rebounds in the loss to Missouri Monday night. Hinds came into the game averaging 9.8 rebounds per game and ranked in the top 25 nationally in total rebounds. Through five games, she has pulled down a total of 48 boards.
SERIES HISTORY
Versus Alabama
Series: First Game
Last: N/A
Result: N/A
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This marks the first time in program history that Wake Forest will play against Alabama.
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All-time the Demon Deacons hold a 9-12 record against SEC opponents.
CHASING 1,000
After breaking the program record with 30 double-figure scoring games, netting the fourth-most points in school history a season ago with 567 and leading the ACC in scoring with 18.3 points per game, junior Jewel Spear has put herself in position to join exclusive company in the 1,000-point club early in the season.
She goes into the Alabama game with 906 career points, just 94 points away from becoming the 30th player in program history to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
Additionally, Spear went into the year with a chance to break the all-time threes record in program history:
|
Rank |
Player |
Career Threes |
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1. |
Cotelia Bond Young (2003-06) |
267 |
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2. |
Chelsea Douglas (2010-14) |
257 |
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3. |
Nicole Levesque (1991-94) |
193 |
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4. |
Heidi Coleman (1995-99) |
191 |
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5. |
Lakevia Boykin (2009-13) |
167 |
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6. |
Jewel Spear (2020-Pres.) |
158 |
STANDOUT STAT
The Demon Deacons have been the best team in the ACC at shooting the three-point shot so far this season, knocking down 8.6 threes per game over their first four games. This also ranks 38th nationally:
|
Rank |
Team |
Threes Made Per Game |
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1. |
Wake Forest |
8.6 |
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2. |
Virginia Tech |
7.5 |
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3. |
NC State |
7.4 |
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4. |
Pitt |
7.0 |
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T5. |
Clemson |
6.8 |
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T5. |
Florida St. |
6.8 |
UP NEXT
The Demon Deacons return home on Sunday when the Demon Deacons play host to Coastal Carolina for a 4 p.m. tipoff at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Be sure to claim your spot at GoDeacs.com/Tickets.
For those who cannot attend, the game can be seen on ACC Network.
