Wake Forest Drops Road Battle at No. 15 Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Despite a career-high in steals and double-figure scoring efforts from Junior Raegyn Conley and junior Elise Williams, the Wake Forest women's basketball team dropped a road battle at No. 15 Louisville, 83-62.

The Demon Deacons (4-13, 0-5 ACC) got 11 points each from Conley and Williams, marking the second-highest total of the season for Conley and her third double-digit scoring effort.

Additionally, for the 28th time in the last 29 games, Wake Forest forced double-digit turnovers. The Deacs forced the nationally-ranked Cardinals (14-2, 4-0 ACC) into 16 turnovers which led to 19 points for the Demon Deacons on the other end.

Sunday, Wake Forest finished 9-of-10 from the line including starting the game a perfect 8-for-8 from the line. It marked the highest percentage of the season. Graduate guard Kaia Harrison ended the afternoon 4-of-4 from the line. She is now 57-of-68 (83.8 pct.) at the charity stripe this season, which ranks 10th in single-season program history.

The Demon Deacons recorded 13 assists on 23 made baskets (56.5 percent) at Louisville. Wake Forest has had 10 or more assists for 13-consecutive games and have done so 14 times overall.

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

Louisville jumped out to a 3-0 lead, before an Elise Williams jumper opened the scoring for Wake Forest.
After a pair of Louisville free throws, Raegyn Conley canned a triple to even the ledger at five.
- The Cardinals then went on a 7-0 run, but Williams drained a three to narrow the Deacs' deficit.
Louisville held an 18-10 lead with just under three minutes left in the opening period.
- The Demon Deacons went on a 6-2 spurt to close the first quarter.
Katie Deeble banked in a three-pointer to close the frame as Wake Forest trailed 20-19 after 10 minutes of action.
- Williams registered a team-high seven points during the first quarter.
Louisville opened the second frame on a 10-2 run, which included an 8-0 stretch.
- Alexandria Scruggs snapped a nearly four minute Wake Forest scoring drought at the 5:01 mark.
The Cardinals outscored the Demon Deacons 16-4 over the final five minutes of the half to take a 46-27 lead into the break.
The two sides traded field goals to open the third quarter.
- Of note, Conley knocked down a pair of three's to spark an 8-3 Wake Forest run.
Louisville led 66-41 entering the fourth period.
- During the third quarter, Alexandria Scruggs tallied four points on 2-of-3 shooting from the floor.
Conley opened the fourth quarter scoring for Wake Forest, making a layup 30 seconds into the frame.
- After a Louisville bucket, Alyssa Andrews drained a three on an assist from Deeble.
- Kaia Harrison then knocked down a jumper and Madisyn Jordan made a three-pointer.
  - Of note, Wake Forest scored on each of its first four possessions to open the fourth quarter.
  - The Demon Deacons opened the quarter on a 10-2 run.
The Deacs went on a 6-2 spurt over a 47-second stretch to cut their deficit to 18 with just over three minutes left.
The Demon Deacons went on to win the fourth period, 21-17, behind a combined 10 points from Jordan and Rylie Theurekauf.
Louisville held on to defeat Wake Forest, 83-62.

Standout Stats

Defensively, the Demon Deacons forced double-digit turnovers for the 28th time in the last 29 games with the lone game coming against Syracuse on Thursday, Jan. 11.
- The 29 game stretch goes back to January of 2022.
- In total, the Deacs forced 16 turnovers Sunday afternoon which resulted in 19 points on the other end.
The Demon Deacons recorded 13 assists on 23 made baskets (56.5 percent) at Louisville.
- Wake Forest has had 10 or more assists for 13-consecutive games and have done so 13 times overall.
- This season, the Deacs have assisted 209 of 363 made field goals (57.6 percent). This matches the same percentage from last season and ranks in the 70th percentile.
As a team, the Deacs knocked down seven three-pointers, tied for the fifth-most in a game this season.

From Gebbia
"Overall, I thought we were focused and communicated well in front of a tough crowd. The bench did a good job of coming in and executing on both ends of the floor. It forced them to put some of their starters back into the game late. The second quarter needs to get better for us to have a chance in these games. We have to be able to adapt and change as the flow of the game changes. Kate did a great job out there on defense, finishing with a career-high four steals. But overall, we are better on the defensive end than what we have shown so far in conference play. We are scoring well but the other end of the floor needs to improve to start winning games. Hopefully that defensive effort shows and we need to be ready to go Thursday night on the road at Boston College." - Megan Gebbia

Next Up
The Demon Deacons are on the road again, traveling to Boston College for a Thursday night tipoff against the Eagles.

The 7:00 p.m. tipoff at Conte Forum can also be seen on ACC Network Extra.

Claim Your Spot for the 2023-24 Season
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

Go to GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call the ticket office at 336-758-3322 for more information.

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Team Stats

Raegyn Conley

Elise Williams

Kaia Harrison

Alexandria Scruggs

Players Mentioned

Alyssa Andrews

Raegyn Conley

Kaia Harrison

Madisyn Jordan

Alexandria Scruggs

Elise Williams

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