Wake Forest Athletics
Saturday, November 11
Davidson, NC
1:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
1-1,0-0ACC
52
at
57
Davidson
2-0,0-0Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 52 |
| Davidson | 15 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 57 |
Wake Forest Falls to Davidson
11/11/2023 4:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will return to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Wednesday to face North Carolina A&T.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Despite finishing the contest with a 36-29 rebounding advantage, the Wake Forest women's basketball team fell to Davidson, 57-52, Saturday at John M. Belk Arena.
The loss marked the Demon Deacons' first of the season and snapped a seven-game winning streak against the Wildcats, dating back to 1999.
After trailing 47-43 with just over eight minutes left in the contest, Wake Forest (1-1) used a 7-2 run to regain the lead with 4:38 remaining. The Wildcats (2-0) then went on an ensuing 8-2 spurt to close the game, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss of the 2023 campaign.
Defensively, Wake Forest held Davidson to just 37.9 percent shooting from the field and 19 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Of note, the Demon Deacons forced 12 turnovers.
Individually, the Deacs were led by junior guard Elise Williams, who tallied 16 points. Graduate guard Kaia Harrison joined Williams as the lone Demon Deacons to score in double figures as she notched 10 points, while shooting an impressive 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.
An exciting season awaits at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum for 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.
Along with your purchase of a $60 season ticket package this season there are many added benefits exclusive only to those who buy season tickets.
How It Happened
The loss marked the Demon Deacons' first of the season and snapped a seven-game winning streak against the Wildcats, dating back to 1999.
After trailing 47-43 with just over eight minutes left in the contest, Wake Forest (1-1) used a 7-2 run to regain the lead with 4:38 remaining. The Wildcats (2-0) then went on an ensuing 8-2 spurt to close the game, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss of the 2023 campaign.
Defensively, Wake Forest held Davidson to just 37.9 percent shooting from the field and 19 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Of note, the Demon Deacons forced 12 turnovers.
Individually, the Deacs were led by junior guard Elise Williams, who tallied 16 points. Graduate guard Kaia Harrison joined Williams as the lone Demon Deacons to score in double figures as she notched 10 points, while shooting an impressive 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.
An exciting season awaits at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum for 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.
Along with your purchase of a $60 season ticket package this season there are many added benefits exclusive only to those who buy season tickets.
How It Happened
- Wake Forest won the opening tip-off and immediately took a 2-0 lead on a layup from Alyssa Andrews.
- Davidson responded with a basket of its own to even the ledger.
- Elise Williams banked in a triple from the top of the key on the ensuing possession, before an Alexandria Scruggs layup gave the Demon Deacons a 7-2 advantage.
- The Wildcats scored four unanswered, before Kate Deeble was fouled driving to the basket.
- Deeble made her second free throw attempt to snap a scoring drought that lasted nearly four minutes.
- Rylie Theuerkauf drained a three-pointer from the right wing with 58 seconds remaining in the first quarter to tie the contest at 13.
- The three marked Theuerkauf's first-career points.
- The Demon Deacons and the Wildcats were tied, 15-15, at the end of the first quarter.
- Defensively, the Deacs held Davidson to just 12.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc in the opening frame.
- Of note, six Deacs scored in the first quarter
- Defensively, the Deacs held Davidson to just 12.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc in the opening frame.
- The two sides traded baskets over the first three minutes of the second period.
- Wake Forest went on an 8-2 run to take a 25-21 lead at the 5:19 mark.
- The Wildcats scored 11 unanswered, going up 32-25 with just under two minutes left in the first half.
- Theuerkauf snapped the drought, knocking down a free throw at the 1:44 mark.
- Davidson owned a 35-30 lead at the halftime break.
- Despite facing a deficit after 20 minutes of action, the Demon Deacons outrebounded the Wildcats 20-15.
- Williams led the Deacs in the first half with eight points.
- Wake Forest came out on a 7-2 run to open the second half.
- A three from Williams evened the ledger with six minutes left in the third quarter.
- After consecutive Davidson field goals, Scruggs made a layup to bring the Deacs to within two.
- The two teams traded baskets for the remainder of the quarter, as the Wildcats led 43-41 entering the final 10 minutes of play.
- A jumper from Kaia Harrison tied the contest at 43 just six seconds into the fourth quarter.
- After Davidson scored four unanswered, the Demon Deacons went on a 7-2 run to take a 50-49 lead with 4:38 remaining.
- The Wildcats responded with an 8-2 run down the stretch.
- Davidson earned a 57-52 victory over Wake Forest.
Standout Stats
- Wake Forest finished the game with a +7 rebounding margin (36-29).
- The Demon Deacons knocked down six threes Saturday, bringing their season total to 14 through two games.
- Last season, the Deacs ranked third in the ACC, tallying 6.7 threes made per game.
- The 227 threes made in 2022-23 were the second most in school history.
- Last season, the Deacs ranked third in the ACC, tallying 6.7 threes made per game.
From Gebbia
"I mean, we are obviously disappointed. Davidson is a tough team, well-coached, and their size is tough to match up against. I am proud of how we fought until the end. I think we did well battling for rebounds, especially on the defensive end, but we missed on some key opportunities down the stretch and the turnovers really hurt us. But this is a process and we still have a lot of growth left in us, so it's back to work to prepare for North Carolina A&T at home on Wednesday." - Coach Megan Gebbia
NEXT UP
For those who cannot attend, the game will air on ACC Network Extra.
Claim Your Spot for the 2023-24 Season
Along with your purchase of a women's basketball season ticket package this season there are many added benefits exclusive only to those who buy season tickets. Admission to all home games for this price Additional perks include:
- A lunch opportunity with the Wake Forest women's basketball team
- Only season ticket holders can sit in floor level seats
- Access to The Blue Ridge Room for free light refreshments and snacks before and during each home game
- "Season Ticket Holder of the Game"
- A season ticket holder will be recognized at each game
- They will be brought onto the floor during a quarter break or timeout to be recognized
- They will be presented with a signed picture of the team
- They will also have video board graphics made for them as well
Team Stats
WF
DC
FG%
.391
.379
3FG%
.300
.190
FT%
.769
1.000
RB
36
29
TO
21
12
STL
7
13
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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