This Week in Wake Forest Women’s Athletics – Presented by Truist (Oct. 16-22)
10/17/2023 2:18:00 PM | Field Hockey, General, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
This weekly feature is brought to you by Truist - The Presenting Partner of Wake Forest Women’s Athletics.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Truist, a longstanding partner of Wake Forest University who is An Official Banking Partner of Wake Forest Athletics and the Presenting Partner of Wake Forest Women's Athletics brings Deacon Nation this weekly update from the Demon Deacons women's programs:
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About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 5 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 56 conference titles and are one of only seven ACC schools to win 10 or more national championships, along with Notre Dame, North Carolina, Virginia, Duke, Syracuse and Florida State. Additionally, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which includes 1.3M residents and was ranked as ESPN's seventh-best market from a viewership perspective.
Specifically since Aug. 1, 2019, Wake Forest has been the fastest growing and hottest brand in the Power 5 (and the ACC), with a 115 percent growth in its fan base during this span. Across the nation, over 2.7 million people now identify as Wake Forest fans, which ranks ninth in the league and ahead of Virginia Tech and just trailing NC State.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school and an innovative department of engineering. Additionally, Wake Forest holds campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, DC – providing academic offerings across the southeast.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
- Volleyball:
- Having reached Week 5 of ACC play, Wake Forest volleyball (14-5, 5-3) is back at home this weekend for two more matches scheduled in Varsity Arena.
- The Demon Deacons' second nationally-ranked test of the fall comes in the form of the No. 5 Louisville Cardinals on Friday at 7 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, Wake Forest will bring in Notre Dame for a 1 p.m. start time.
- The program's 2023 Reunion Weekend headlines Friday through Sunday, as alums are set to come back to campus for various events.
- The Deacs' 14-5 overall start is their best in a single season throughout team history since 2003.
- Women's Soccer:
- Following a 1-1 draw with No. 3 North Carolina Friday, Wake Forest (8-2-4, 2-2-3 ACC) will return to action Thursday when the Demon Deacons host Boston College at 6 p.m. on ACC Network.
- The Deacs are seeking their second ACC Tournament appearance in the past three seasons as they are currently in sixth place in the league with three matches remaining. Of note, the top six teams in the ACC make the annual tournament.
- Wake Forest has been led by junior forward Emily Murphy in ACC play as the Windsor, England, native has recorded a goal in three of the Demon Deacons' last four matches.
- Field Hockey:
- Wake Forest field hockey will host its final home game of the regular season on Friday afternoon, as the Deacs welcome Boston College to Winston-Salem for a 5 p.m. start at Kentner Stadium.
- Following the conclusion of the game, Wake Forest will celebrate the 2023 senior class.
- Women's Cross Country:
- After another solid performance at the XC23 College & Open Pre-Nationals Saturday, the Deacs will now turn their attention to the 2023 ACC Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Fla.
- During the 2023 campaign, the Demon Deacons have been led by freshman Brooke Wilson as she has finished in the top-20 of each race this season.
- Women's Golf:
- The No. 2-ranked women's golf team is coming off their second team win of the fall season last week at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup. The Deacs close out their fall schedule next week at the prestigious East Lake Cup at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Atlanta. The event will air live on Golf Channel.
- Women's Basketball:
- Women's basketball season is right around the corner with Opening Night vs. Wofford scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
- Next week will mark the unofficial start of the women's basketball season as head coach Megan Gebbia and two student-athletes will be in Charlotte for ACC Tipoff on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Be on the lookout for multiple appearances from the Deacs during the afternoon on ACC Network.
- Prior to Opening Night, get your first look at the Deacs on Saturday, Nov. 4 at open practice at LJVM Coliseum. Fans can get an up-close look at the 2023-24 team and the practice will be followed by a chance to meet the team and an autograph session.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of products and services through our retail and small business banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, insurance, wealth management, and specialized lending businesses. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $574 billion as of March 31, 2023. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 5 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 56 conference titles and are one of only seven ACC schools to win 10 or more national championships, along with Notre Dame, North Carolina, Virginia, Duke, Syracuse and Florida State. Additionally, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which includes 1.3M residents and was ranked as ESPN's seventh-best market from a viewership perspective.
Specifically since Aug. 1, 2019, Wake Forest has been the fastest growing and hottest brand in the Power 5 (and the ACC), with a 115 percent growth in its fan base during this span. Across the nation, over 2.7 million people now identify as Wake Forest fans, which ranks ninth in the league and ahead of Virginia Tech and just trailing NC State.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school and an innovative department of engineering. Additionally, Wake Forest holds campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, DC – providing academic offerings across the southeast.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
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