Sunday, December 3
Harrisonburg, VA
4:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
at
James Madison
Deacs Hit the Road to Play at James Madison
12/1/2023 5:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Wake Forest is looking to bounce back as they travel north to face James Madison Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. ET with the game also streaming on ESPN+.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – After two games at home, the Wake Forest women's basketball team is back on the road Sunday when the Demon Deacons travel north to face James Madison.
The Demon Deacons (2-5) have continued to do a good job of sharing the basketball this season and that continued Thursday night. Against Texas A&M in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, Wake Forest recorded 15 assists on 21 made baskets (71.4 percent). So far this season, the Deacs have assisted 90 of 155 made field goals (58.1 percent). Additionally, Wake Forest has now had a different leading scorer in every game this season. Thursday night was Alexandria Scruggs turn as she poured in 16 points including 11 in the first quarter, finishing the game one point shy of her career high.
The Dukes (5-3) are coming off a 14-point loss at Liberty on Friday afternoon and are set to face their second Power-5 opponent of the season after falling to Michigan State on Nov. 23 in Cancun, Mexico. James Madison is 3-1 at home this season with the lone loss coming in the MAC-SBC Challenge to perennial MAC power Toledo, 60-49. So far this season, the Dukes have been one of the best teams in the country at hitting the glass, ranking fourth nationally with 49.3 rebounds per game and owning a +15.0 rebounding margin against their opponents this season. They also own the 10th ranked Field Goal Percentage Defense in the country, holding opponents to just 32.4 pct. shooting this season.
Tipoff for Sunday is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ESPN+ for Sunday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Sunday. You can also listen to the game on GoDeacs.com/Watch.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).
SCRUGGS BREAKOUT
Senior guard Alexandria Scruggs led the team with a season-high and game-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting (60 percent) in addition to a team-high five rebounds.
It was her first game with double-digit points this season and first time leading the team in scoring.
Additionally, she is the seventh different Demon Deacon to lead the team in the first seven games of the season.
She was one point away from her career of 17 points set during the 2020-21 season at North Carolina.
FROM THE LINE
Through seven games this season, the Demon Deacons have seen a massive uptick in shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) last season to 73.0 percent (81-of-111) this season.
Additionally, the Deacs are getting to the line more this season as they are attempting 15.9 free throws this season compared to 15.3 attempts a season ago.
Wake Forest is totaling 11.6 free throws made per game this year compared to last year's 10.1 free throws made per game.
NEARLY PERFECT AT THE STRIPE
Graduate guard Kaia Harrison goes into Thursday, shooting a stellar 24-of-28 from the free throw line. She ranks in the top 50 nationally in free throw percentage and fifth in the ACC.
FORCING TURNOVERS
With 12 forced turnovers against the Aggies, the Deacs have forced double-digit turnovers in every game this season and have turned over opponents 116 times in seven games. The average of 16.6 turnovers forced per game is an increase from last year's 14.4 turnovers forced per game.
Against Villanova, the Demon Deacons turned the Wildcats over a season-high 10 times in the game as Villanova came into the contest second in the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.
Prior to that, Wake Forest forced 19 Saint Louis turnovers, the second-most the Billikens had committed in a single game this season and it resulted in 20 points on the other end for the Demon Deacons.
In the Deacs' game against BYU, they forced 26 turnovers, marking the most since January 22, 2017 against Georgia Tech when the Demon Deacons also forced 26 turnovers in the game. Additionally, it was the first time since December 18 and 21, 2017 against Charlotte and College of Charleston that Wake Forest has produced 20 or more opponent turnovers in back-to-back games. It marked the first time since March 16, 2017 (Washington State) that a Power-5 team had forced BYU into 26 or more turnovers.
Owning the Arc
Wake Forest has tallied 47 threes (6.7 per game) through the first six games of the season including finishing the win over Saint Louis with 11 threes made. This was the third time this season Wake Forest has tallied eight or more threes in a single game.
Last season, the Deacs hit eight or more threes 13 different times. The Demon Deacons ended the season ranked third in the ACC with 6.7 threes made per game.
On the defensive side of the floor, Wake Forest limited opponents to just 28.5 percent shooting from behind the arc, ranking 56th in the country last season.
Overall as a team, this has been one of the best three-point shooting years in program history, knocking down a 223 threes which is second in program history
Rank Threes Made Season
1. 275 2004-05
2. 223 2022-23
3. 215 2005-06
4. 195 2021-22
5. 179 2008-09
The Demon Deacons have been one of the best teams in the ACC at shooting the three-point shot so far this season, knocking down 6.7 threes per game last season. This also ranks 106th nationally:
Rank Team Threes Made Per Game
1. Virginia Tech 7.8
2. Florida St. 7.0
3. Wake Forest 6.7
T4. Clemson 6.1
T4. North Carolina 6.1
T4. Pitt 6.1
In 2021-22, Megan Gebbia's American coached team was one of the best in the nation in three-point defense. The Eagles finished the season ranked third in the nation, allowing their opponents to shoot just 24.4 percent from behind the arc.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M (Nov. 30)
Result: L, 81-57
Versus James Madison
Series: JMU leads 6-5
Last Time: Dec. 17, 2018
Result: W, 50-49
Claim your spot in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum for what is shaping up to be another exciting season for Megan Gebbia's second season with the Demon Deacons! Season tickets for 2023-24 Wake Forest women's basketball season tickets are now open at GoDeacs.com/tickets with tickets starting at $60.
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:
Sunday Four-Packs Available Now
Sunday four-packs are available for six games for the upcoming 2023-24 season including four ACC home matchups at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. A four-pack includes four tickets and four popcorn vouchers for just $28. The games with four-packs available:
Non-Conference Single-Game Tickets On-Sale Now
Your first opportunity to see this season's Demon Deacons are right around the corner single-game tickets for all seven of the non-conference home games are set to be on sale now!
Go to GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call the ticket office at 336-758-3322
UP NEXT
Wake Forest returns home for three of the next four games with the first coming on Wednesday against Charlotte as the Deacs play the 49ers for the eighth consecutive year.
The 6:00 p.m. ET tipoff can also be seen on ACC Network Extra.
The Demon Deacons (2-5) have continued to do a good job of sharing the basketball this season and that continued Thursday night. Against Texas A&M in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, Wake Forest recorded 15 assists on 21 made baskets (71.4 percent). So far this season, the Deacs have assisted 90 of 155 made field goals (58.1 percent). Additionally, Wake Forest has now had a different leading scorer in every game this season. Thursday night was Alexandria Scruggs turn as she poured in 16 points including 11 in the first quarter, finishing the game one point shy of her career high.
The Dukes (5-3) are coming off a 14-point loss at Liberty on Friday afternoon and are set to face their second Power-5 opponent of the season after falling to Michigan State on Nov. 23 in Cancun, Mexico. James Madison is 3-1 at home this season with the lone loss coming in the MAC-SBC Challenge to perennial MAC power Toledo, 60-49. So far this season, the Dukes have been one of the best teams in the country at hitting the glass, ranking fourth nationally with 49.3 rebounds per game and owning a +15.0 rebounding margin against their opponents this season. They also own the 10th ranked Field Goal Percentage Defense in the country, holding opponents to just 32.4 pct. shooting this season.
Tipoff for Sunday is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ESPN+ for Sunday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Sunday. You can also listen to the game on GoDeacs.com/Watch.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeWBB).
SCRUGGS BREAKOUT
Senior guard Alexandria Scruggs led the team with a season-high and game-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting (60 percent) in addition to a team-high five rebounds.
It was her first game with double-digit points this season and first time leading the team in scoring.
Additionally, she is the seventh different Demon Deacon to lead the team in the first seven games of the season.
She was one point away from her career of 17 points set during the 2020-21 season at North Carolina.
FROM THE LINE
Through seven games this season, the Demon Deacons have seen a massive uptick in shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) last season to 73.0 percent (81-of-111) this season.
Additionally, the Deacs are getting to the line more this season as they are attempting 15.9 free throws this season compared to 15.3 attempts a season ago.
Wake Forest is totaling 11.6 free throws made per game this year compared to last year's 10.1 free throws made per game.
NEARLY PERFECT AT THE STRIPE
Graduate guard Kaia Harrison goes into Thursday, shooting a stellar 24-of-28 from the free throw line. She ranks in the top 50 nationally in free throw percentage and fifth in the ACC.
FORCING TURNOVERS
With 12 forced turnovers against the Aggies, the Deacs have forced double-digit turnovers in every game this season and have turned over opponents 116 times in seven games. The average of 16.6 turnovers forced per game is an increase from last year's 14.4 turnovers forced per game.
Against Villanova, the Demon Deacons turned the Wildcats over a season-high 10 times in the game as Villanova came into the contest second in the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.
Prior to that, Wake Forest forced 19 Saint Louis turnovers, the second-most the Billikens had committed in a single game this season and it resulted in 20 points on the other end for the Demon Deacons.
In the Deacs' game against BYU, they forced 26 turnovers, marking the most since January 22, 2017 against Georgia Tech when the Demon Deacons also forced 26 turnovers in the game. Additionally, it was the first time since December 18 and 21, 2017 against Charlotte and College of Charleston that Wake Forest has produced 20 or more opponent turnovers in back-to-back games. It marked the first time since March 16, 2017 (Washington State) that a Power-5 team had forced BYU into 26 or more turnovers.
Owning the Arc
Wake Forest has tallied 47 threes (6.7 per game) through the first six games of the season including finishing the win over Saint Louis with 11 threes made. This was the third time this season Wake Forest has tallied eight or more threes in a single game.
Last season, the Deacs hit eight or more threes 13 different times. The Demon Deacons ended the season ranked third in the ACC with 6.7 threes made per game.
On the defensive side of the floor, Wake Forest limited opponents to just 28.5 percent shooting from behind the arc, ranking 56th in the country last season.
Overall as a team, this has been one of the best three-point shooting years in program history, knocking down a 223 threes which is second in program history
Rank Threes Made Season
1. 275 2004-05
2. 223 2022-23
3. 215 2005-06
4. 195 2021-22
5. 179 2008-09
The Demon Deacons have been one of the best teams in the ACC at shooting the three-point shot so far this season, knocking down 6.7 threes per game last season. This also ranks 106th nationally:
Rank Team Threes Made Per Game
1. Virginia Tech 7.8
2. Florida St. 7.0
3. Wake Forest 6.7
T4. Clemson 6.1
T4. North Carolina 6.1
T4. Pitt 6.1
In 2021-22, Megan Gebbia's American coached team was one of the best in the nation in three-point defense. The Eagles finished the season ranked third in the nation, allowing their opponents to shoot just 24.4 percent from behind the arc.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M (Nov. 30)
Result: L, 81-57
- The Deacs were led by senior guard Alexandria Scruggs, who finished the contest with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting (60 percent) in addition to a team-high five rebounds. It was her first game with double-digit points this season as well as her first time leading the team in scoring.
- She finished one point shy of her career high set during the 2020-21 season at North Carolina. Additionally, she is the seventh different leading scorer for the Deacs in seven games played this season.
- Freshman guard Riley Theuerkauf set a new career-high with 12 points on 4-of-8 (50 percent), shooting with a pair of three pointers in just nine minutes of action. Seven of her 12 points came in the fourth quarter. It marked her first-career game with double-digit points and was the second Wake Forest freshman this season to do so.
- As a team, the Deacs forced the Aggies to 12 turnovers Thursday night, as Wake Forest extended its streak of seven-consecutive games with double-digit forced turnovers and has now forced 116 turnovers over the first seven games for an average of 16.6 per game.
- Wake Forest recorded 15 assists on 21 made baskets (71.4 percent). So far this season, the Deacs have assisted 90 of 155 made field goals (58.1 percent).
Versus James Madison
Series: JMU leads 6-5
Last Time: Dec. 17, 2018
Result: W, 50-49
- With 0.9 seconds remaining in the game, senior Elisa Penna connected on a pair of free throws to push Wake Forest past James Madison, 50-49.
- Playing in front of 9,786 fans, the second-most in program history, the Demon Deacons (7-4) were trailing by one point with 6.1 seconds remaining. Penna, who struggled from the field Monday, missed on a pull-up jumper but was able to track down her own shot and draw the foul in the process. The senior calmly hit a pair from the charity stripe. The Deacs stole the inbounds pass, sealing the victory and sending the packed LJVM Coliseum into a frenzy.
- The Deacs had a pair of players record double-doubles, as Ona Udoh (12 pts, 14 reb) and Alex Sharp (12 pts, 11reb) led the way. For Udoh, it is the third of her career, with all three coming this season, while Sharp tallied her second double-double of the season (10th of her career). Ivana Raca added a team-high 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
Claim your spot in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum for what is shaping up to be another exciting season for Megan Gebbia's second season with the Demon Deacons! Season tickets for 2023-24 Wake Forest women's basketball season tickets are now open at GoDeacs.com/tickets with tickets starting at $60.
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
Sunday Four-Packs Available Now
Sunday four-packs are available for six games for the upcoming 2023-24 season including four ACC home matchups at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. A four-pack includes four tickets and four popcorn vouchers for just $28. The games with four-packs available:
- Sunday, Nov. 26 vs. Villanova
- Sunday, Dec. 10 vs. Norfolk State
- Sunday, Jan. 21 vs. Notre Dame
- Sunday, Feb. 4 vs. Georgia Tech
- Sunday, Feb. 11 vs. Virginia
- Sunday, Feb. 18 vs. North Carolina
Non-Conference Single-Game Tickets On-Sale Now
Your first opportunity to see this season's Demon Deacons are right around the corner single-game tickets for all seven of the non-conference home games are set to be on sale now!
Go to GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call the ticket office at 336-758-3322
UP NEXT
Wake Forest returns home for three of the next four games with the first coming on Wednesday against Charlotte as the Deacs play the 49ers for the eighth consecutive year.
The 6:00 p.m. ET tipoff can also be seen on ACC Network Extra.
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