Wake Forest University
6-3,0-1ACC
High Point
1-7,0-0Big South
Summiel Double-Double Helps Deacs Past High Point
12/3/2022 8:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons were led by the second career double-double performance from Olivia Summiel as she posted 11 points and a career-best 16 rebounds.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Behind a career-high 16 rebounds from senior forward Olivia Summiel, the Wake Forest women's basketball team captured a 68-51 victory over High Point Saturday night at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
With the third win in a row, the Deacs (6-3, 0-1 ACC) remain unbeaten at home to start the 2022 campaign and have won 15 of the last 16 games at home against non-conference games. Additionally, Saturday's win over the Panthers (1-7, 0-0 Big South) marked the third-consecutive season the Deacs have started 4-0 at home.
The Demon Deacons outrebounded the Panthers, 46-25. With a game-high and career-high 16 rebounds, Summiel notched her second career double-double and the first for her this season. Additionally, Saturday's performance marked Summiel's 10th double-digit rebounding performance of her career.
This marks the most rebounds by a Demon Deacon since Ivana Raca pulled down 19 in a victory at Virginia Tech on Jan. 17, 2021.
Wake Forest was led in the score column by senior guard Kaia Harrison and junior guard Jewel Spear as they both registered 14 points. Harrison was one point off her career high that she set earlier this season against Elon.
Sophomore guard Alyssa Andrews pitched in 11 points which tied her season best.
An exciting season awaits at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum as the Wake Forest women's basketball team! There is no better time than now to become a season ticket holder and support your Demon Deacons at home this season.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
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Kaia Harrison opened up the scoring 22 seconds into the contest as she beat her defender baseline and finished a layup.
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The Deacs then took a 4-0 lead as Alexandria Scruggs drove to the basket and finished strong with her left hand.
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High Point scored its first points of the game at the 8:38 mark as Skyler Curran made a layup, but the Demon Deacons immediately responded with a 10-0 run to take a 14-2 lead.
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Wake Forest owned a 16-4 advantage going into the under-five media timeout.
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The Demon Deacons displayed a balanced offensive attack over the first five minutes as all five starters made a field goal.
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Additionally, each starter registered a rebound during the first five minutes of action.
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The two sides traded baskets over the ensuing three minutes as the Deacs held a 10 point lead (19-9) with one minute remaining in the first quarter.
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Wake Forest owned a 19-11 lead after 10 minutes of play behind eight points from Harrison.
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The Baldwin, N.Y., native shot an efficient 3-of-5 from the field while tallying three rebounds.
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As a team, Wake Forest outrebounded High Point, 14-7, during the first quarter while holding the Panthers to 12.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
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Of note, offensively, the Demon Deacons shot 8-of-14 from the field during the first.
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Jewel Spear opened the second quarter scoring 13 seconds into the frame as she knocked down a three-pointer from the wing.
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High Point quickly responded with a layup 24 seconds later before a Spear free throw once again gave the Demon Deacons a double-digit lead.
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The two teams then traded baskets before a three from Callie Scheier narrowed the Panthers' deficit to seven.
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Two free throws from Spear nine seconds later gave the Deacs a 27-18 lead with 7:05 remaining in the second quarter.
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The Demon Deacons then scored four unanswered as Olivia Summiel knocked down a turnaround jumper and Alyssa Andrews made a right handed layup.
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At the under-five media timeout of the second quarter, Wake Forest held a 31-20 lead.
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High Point put together a 7-0 run to make it a four point game with just under two minutes remaining in the second quarter.
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An ensuing Kate Deeble layup ended a three minute scoring drought for the Demon Deacons.
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Wake Forest took a 33-28 lead into the halftime break.
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Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Panthers to 37.9 percent shooting from the field and 14.3 percent shooting from three in the first half.
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Offensively, the Deacs were led by Spear who registered nine points on 2-of-4 shooting from the field.
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High Point opened the third quarter on a blistering 6-0 run to take its first lead of the game (34-33).
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Scruggs opened up the second half scoring for the Demon Deacons as she made a three-pointer from the top of the key to regain the lead.
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After a High Point free throw pulled the Panthers to within one, Harrison knocked down a three to give the Deacs a four point advantage.
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Curran of High Point immediately responded with a three of her own.
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A three pointer from Scheier of High Point tied the contest at 41 at the 3:37 mark, but Wake Forest went on a 10-0 run to close the third quarter.
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Spear knocked down a three from the top of the key at the buzzer.
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Harrison logged six points during the third quarter, while shooting 2-of-2 from the field.
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The Demon Deacons opened up the fourth quarter with four unanswered points as Summiel and Scruggs both made layups.
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High Point was unable to significantly cut into the lead as the Deacs held a 60-48 advantage at the under-five media timeout.
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A pair of Niyah Becker free throws extended the Demon Deacons' lead to 14 at the 3:49 mark of the fourth quarter.
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After a Spear layup gave the Deacs a 16-point lead, Summiel was fouled on a layup attempt which resulted in her first trip to the charity stripe this season.
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The Dayville, Conn. native connected on one of two attempts.
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Mack Maier scored her first points of the season with 44 seconds remaining in the contest.
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The Demon Deacons held on for a 68-51 victory over the Panthers.
STANDOUT STAT
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The Demon Deacons owned the glass Saturday night, finishing +21 in the rebounding battle including a career-best performance from senior forward Olivia Summiel.
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She finished the night with her first double-double of the season and the second of her career, posting 11 points and a career-best 16 rebounds.
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This marks the most rebounds by a Demon Deacon since Ivana Raca pulled down 19 in a victory at Virginia Tech on Jan. 17, 2021.
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FROM GEBBIA
"It was a really difficult game to have a one-day prep for. They run a similar style of motion and it's not the same but it's a situation where you have so much to go over and not a lot of time to get it right. It hurt us and they had a week to prepare for us. It scares you going into a game like this right before finals. We executed decently on the offensive end, but we had too many turnovers and too many missed free throws. That's something that we can control. If we're going to beat better teams. We've got to be able to take care of the ball. We've got to be able to hit as many free throws. That's gonna be a focus of mine going forward. They're a tough team to play because they're scrappy. They can shoot the three; everyone could shoot it if you're not there and you're off balance. I was pleased with how Alyssa Andrews came in off the bench. She gave us a spark at both ends. I am really happy for her. Even Niyah there at the end and did a really nice job. Then you had Olivia who steps up pretty much every game and tries to contribute in different ways. For her to have a double-double in a situation without Demeara playing as much given the matchup today. I am happy with the win, but we still have a lot of work ahead of us." - Coach Megan Gebbia
NEXT UP
The Demon Deacons will return to action on Sunday, Dec. 11 when the Deacs travel to face in-state foe Charlotte. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
For those who cannot attend, the game can be seen on ESPN+.
Claim Your Spot for the 2022-23 Season
The best way to see your Demon Deacons' women's basketball team this season is by purchasing season tickets for just $50.
Along with your purchase of a $50 season ticket package this season there are many added benefits exclusive only to those who buy season tickets. Admission to all 16 home games for this price Additional perks include:
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A lunch opportunity with the Wake Forest women's basketball team
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Only season ticket holders can sit in floor level seats
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Access to Blue Ridge Room for free light refreshments and snacks before and during each home game
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"Season Ticket Holder of the Game"
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A season ticket holder will be recognized at each game
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They will be brought onto the floor during a quarter break or timeout to be recognized
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They will be presented with a signed picture of the team
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They will also have videoboard graphics made for them as well
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The quickest and most efficient way to order season tickets is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
