Deacs Ready for Midweek Against Fairfield
11/25/2024 11:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will look to improve to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in home games against an NCAA Tournament team from a year ago in Fairfield.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team has its fourth-straight game at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Wednesday afternoon against Fairfield.
The Demon Deacons (4-2) are looking to build off a win over Davidson as the Deacs scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to claim the five-point win. Wake Forest's early success this season has come on the backs of strong defensive play as the Deacs currently rank 15th in the country in scoring defenses as teams are averaging just 50.0 points per game this season. Additionally, the Deacs field goal defense ranks 41st nationally entering Saturday. The Demon Deacons also rank 48th in the country with 11.3 steals per game.
The Stags (3-2) are set to play their third road game against a Power-4 team this season, splitting games against Arkansas and Oklahoma State with a win in the opening game of the season at Arkansas. So far this season, Fairfield has been one of the better teams in the country at making threes, averaging 9.5 three-point makes per game which ranks 17th nationally and ranks first in the MAAC. Prior to the season, the Stag duo of Meghan Andersen and Janelle Brown were two of 25 players named to the Becky Hammon National Mid-Major Player of the Watch List by Her Hoop Stats. Additionally, Brown was named as the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year in the conference.
Tipoff for Wednesday is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network Extra for Wednesday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Wednesday. 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).
1K AND COUNTING
Williams reached 1,000 points in the regular season home finale against Clemson. She entered the 2024-25 season ranked 28th in program history in scoring with 1,065 in 99 career games. Williams has added to that total, scoring 56 points so far this season.
Williams will now look to move up the scoring list on Saturday afternoon as she is currently 24th is 19 points away from Alex Sharp (2016-20) for 23rd:
FEELING 100
The Demon Deacons scored 102 points in the season opener against Queens, the most by a Megan Gebbia-coached team. Additionally, it marked the first time the Deacs have reached the 100-point mark since scoring 106 points against College of Charleston on Nov. 8, 2019.
The 39 made field goals mark the most for Wake Forest since making 40 against College of Charleston in a 106-50 victory back on Nov. 8, 2019. The Deacs 60.9 field goal percentage ranks third in the country through the opening two days of play around the country, trailing just Utah (62.5 pct.) and Virginia Tech (61.8 pct.).
The 62-point margin of victory was the most since defeating NC Central, 111-47, on Nov. 14, 2010. Additionally, the 62-point victory was the 11th highest in the nation through the opening two days of competition.
SHARPSHOOTERS
The Deacs have gotten off to a quick start from behind the arc in the 2024-25 season, knocking down 37 threes in the first five games (6.2 3FGM per game). Additionally, the Deacs came into the week, knocking down 34.6 percent of their threes.
Overall, the 2023-24 Wake Forest team knocked down 204 threes this season which ranks fourth in program history:
HOME COOKING WITH COWLES
Malaya Cowles, who led the team in shooting percentage during the 2023-24 season shot a stellar 73-of-126 (57.9 percent) from the floor while inside LJVM Coliseum.
She is off to a similar start in this season, shooting 54.2 percent overall at LJVM Coliseum (13-of-24 FG) including shooting 77.8 percent from the field against Queens (7-of-9 FG).
ASSISTS ON MADE BASKETS
The Deacs did a great job of sharing the basketball, finishing the Saturday against Davidson with 16 assists on 20 made baskets (80.0 pct.). Additionally, they have assisted on 84 of 137 made baskets this season (61.3 pct.). Additionally over the last three games the Demon Deacons are assisting on over 77 percent of made baskets.
Wednesday against George Mason with eight assists on 11 made baskets (72.7 pct.). Against Winthrop the Demon Deacons had 20 assists on 26 made baskets (76.9 pct.). This marked the most assists for Wake Forest since they recorded 24 against Saint Louis on Nov. 20, 2023. Nine of the 10 Demon Deacons that played had at least one assist, with six recording multiple.
Last season, the Deacs assisted 404 of 694 made field goals (58.2 percent). This matches the same percentage from last season and ranks in the 72nd percentile.
FORCING TURNOVERS
Causing the Wildcats to suffer 16 turnovers, Wake Forest forced double-digit turnovers for the 48th time in the last 49 games, with the lone game coming against Syracuse on Jan. 11, 2024. The 49-game stretch goes back to January of 2022.
In total, the Deacs forced 20 turnovers against George Mason, the third time this season that the Deacs have forced 20 or more turnovers. The three games with 20-plus turnovers forced nearly matches the total number of games last season when the Deacs finished with four such games.
Over the last 13 games, the Deacs are averaging 16.5 turnovers forced per game. Additionally, the Deacs have forced 19.2 turnovers per game this season.
In total, the Deacs forced 24 turnovers against the 49ers, the second time this season that the Deacs have forced 20 or more turnovers. This marks just the second time since 2018-19 that the Demon Deacons have forced 20 or more turnovers in back-to-back games.
The Deacs forced 26 turnovers against the Royals to open the season on Nov. 4, the most in a game since the victory over BYU on Nov. 18, 2023. It resulted in 39 points on the offensive end of the floor.
In total, the Deacs forced 20 turnovers four times over the course of the 2023-24 season which were also the four highest turnover forced games in the Megan Gebbia era:
1. vs. BYU - 25 turnovers forced (Nov. 18, 2023)
2. vs. North Carolina - 24 turnovers forced (Feb. 18, 2024)
T3. at Clemson - 20 turnovers forced (Jan. 28, 2024)
T3. vs. NC A&T - 20 turnovers forced (Nov. 15, 2023)
FROM THE LINE
The Demon Deacons got off to a strong start from the charity stripe on opening night, knocking down 15-of-19 free throws (78.9 pct.). Against Villanova, the Deacs were 10-of-12 at the line (83.3 pct.).
The Demon Deacons have shot 75 percent or from the line in three of the first six games of the 2024-25 season.
Elise Williams averaged a career-best 82.8 percent from the stripe (96-of-116). Additionally with the help of going 7-of-9 from the line to start the season, she is now ranks eighth in program history in career free throw percentage:
Wake Forest has seen a massive uptick in free throw shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) in 2022-23 to 73.1 percent (324-of-447) in 2023-24.
Not only are the Deacs having a resurgent season at the line but one of the best in program history:
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Davidson (November 23)
Result: W, 60-55
Versus Fairfield
Series: Fairfield leads 1-0
Last: Nov. 19, 1999
Result: L – 63-56
UP NEXT
The Demon Deacons continue their homestand Sunday when the Deacs play host to Gardner-Webb.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
Women's Basketball Tickets
Season Tickets On Sale
Claim your season ticket today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
Women's basketball season tickets start at just $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:
Wake Forest women's basketball single-game tickets are now on sale, starting at $10 per game.
The best way to get your single-game tickets is at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
4-Packs are also on sale and will only be available for Sunday games.
The Demon Deacons (4-2) are looking to build off a win over Davidson as the Deacs scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to claim the five-point win. Wake Forest's early success this season has come on the backs of strong defensive play as the Deacs currently rank 15th in the country in scoring defenses as teams are averaging just 50.0 points per game this season. Additionally, the Deacs field goal defense ranks 41st nationally entering Saturday. The Demon Deacons also rank 48th in the country with 11.3 steals per game.
The Stags (3-2) are set to play their third road game against a Power-4 team this season, splitting games against Arkansas and Oklahoma State with a win in the opening game of the season at Arkansas. So far this season, Fairfield has been one of the better teams in the country at making threes, averaging 9.5 three-point makes per game which ranks 17th nationally and ranks first in the MAAC. Prior to the season, the Stag duo of Meghan Andersen and Janelle Brown were two of 25 players named to the Becky Hammon National Mid-Major Player of the Watch List by Her Hoop Stats. Additionally, Brown was named as the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year in the conference.
Tipoff for Wednesday is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. (ET) at LJVM Coliseum.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network Extra for Wednesday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Wednesday. 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).
1K AND COUNTING
Williams reached 1,000 points in the regular season home finale against Clemson. She entered the 2024-25 season ranked 28th in program history in scoring with 1,065 in 99 career games. Williams has added to that total, scoring 56 points so far this season.
Williams will now look to move up the scoring list on Saturday afternoon as she is currently 24th is 19 points away from Alex Sharp (2016-20) for 23rd:
| Rank | Player | Career Points |
| 22. | Beth Davis (1988-91) | 1,172 |
| 23. | Alex Sharp (2016-20) | 1,149 |
| 24. | Elise Williams (2021-Pres.) | 1,130 |
| 25. | Raeanna Mulholland (1993-97) | 1,110 |
| 26. | Sicily Ray (2008-12) | 1,099 |
| 27. | Ariel Stephenson (2015-19) | 1,079 |
| 28. | Tonia Brown (2000-04) | 1,073 |
| 29. | Erin Ferrell (2001-05) | 1,044 |
| 30. | Gina Conti (2017-21) | 1,037 |
| 31. | Barbara Buchanan (1980-84) | 1,023 |
FEELING 100
The Demon Deacons scored 102 points in the season opener against Queens, the most by a Megan Gebbia-coached team. Additionally, it marked the first time the Deacs have reached the 100-point mark since scoring 106 points against College of Charleston on Nov. 8, 2019.
- Most Points Scored by a Gebbia-Coached Team
- Nov. 7, 2024 | Wake Forest vs. Queens (W, 102-40)
- Nov. 20, 2023 | Wake Forest vs. Saint Louis (W, 94-66)
- Nov. 14, 2018 | American vs. George Mason (W, 86-71)
- Dec. 15, 2022 | Wake Forest vs. Longwood (W, 83-43)
- Jan. 16, 2019 | American vs. Loyola-Maryland (W, 82-38)
- Jan. 14, 2018 | American vs. Lehigh (W, 82-64)
- Nov. 17, 2013 | American vs. Massachusetts (W, 82-59)
- Jan. 19, 2022 | American vs. Army (W 80-65)
| Date | Opponent | Score |
| 11/27/82 | S.C. Baptist | W, 101-45 |
| 11/27/85 | Cheyney | W, 107-85 |
| 1/22/86 | S.C. Baptist | W, 106-68 |
| 12/1/86 | Coastal Carolina | W, 101-34 |
| 1/2/88 | Delaware State | W, 122-71 |
| 12/2/88 | Coppin State | W, 113-64 |
| 12/3/88 | Tennessee State | W, 109-58 |
| 12/30/88 | Kansas | L, 100-105 (OT) |
| 1/2/89 | Hofstra | W, 104-51 |
| 1/2/91 | Bucknell | W, 114-63 |
| 12/19/95 | UNC Asheville | W, 104-58 |
| 3/18/05 | Charlotte | W, 100-75 |
| 12/19/05 | Lipscomb | W, 100-38 |
| 2/21/06 | Savannah State | W, 100-51 |
| 11/14/10 | NC Central | W, 111-47 |
| 2/27/11 | NC State | W, 100-94 (OT) |
| 11/8/19 | College of Charleston | W, 106-50 |
| 11/4/24 | Queens (N.C.) | W, 102-40 |
The 39 made field goals mark the most for Wake Forest since making 40 against College of Charleston in a 106-50 victory back on Nov. 8, 2019. The Deacs 60.9 field goal percentage ranks third in the country through the opening two days of play around the country, trailing just Utah (62.5 pct.) and Virginia Tech (61.8 pct.).
The 62-point margin of victory was the most since defeating NC Central, 111-47, on Nov. 14, 2010. Additionally, the 62-point victory was the 11th highest in the nation through the opening two days of competition.
SHARPSHOOTERS
The Deacs have gotten off to a quick start from behind the arc in the 2024-25 season, knocking down 37 threes in the first five games (6.2 3FGM per game). Additionally, the Deacs came into the week, knocking down 34.6 percent of their threes.
Overall, the 2023-24 Wake Forest team knocked down 204 threes this season which ranks fourth in program history:
| Rank | Single-Season Threes Made | Year |
| 1. | 275 | 2004-05 |
| 2. | 227 | 2022-23 |
| 3. | 215 | 2005-06 |
| 4. | 204 | 2023-24 |
| 5. | 195 | 2021-22 |
HOME COOKING WITH COWLES
Malaya Cowles, who led the team in shooting percentage during the 2023-24 season shot a stellar 73-of-126 (57.9 percent) from the floor while inside LJVM Coliseum.
She is off to a similar start in this season, shooting 54.2 percent overall at LJVM Coliseum (13-of-24 FG) including shooting 77.8 percent from the field against Queens (7-of-9 FG).
ASSISTS ON MADE BASKETS
The Deacs did a great job of sharing the basketball, finishing the Saturday against Davidson with 16 assists on 20 made baskets (80.0 pct.). Additionally, they have assisted on 84 of 137 made baskets this season (61.3 pct.). Additionally over the last three games the Demon Deacons are assisting on over 77 percent of made baskets.
Wednesday against George Mason with eight assists on 11 made baskets (72.7 pct.). Against Winthrop the Demon Deacons had 20 assists on 26 made baskets (76.9 pct.). This marked the most assists for Wake Forest since they recorded 24 against Saint Louis on Nov. 20, 2023. Nine of the 10 Demon Deacons that played had at least one assist, with six recording multiple.
Last season, the Deacs assisted 404 of 694 made field goals (58.2 percent). This matches the same percentage from last season and ranks in the 72nd percentile.
FORCING TURNOVERS
Causing the Wildcats to suffer 16 turnovers, Wake Forest forced double-digit turnovers for the 48th time in the last 49 games, with the lone game coming against Syracuse on Jan. 11, 2024. The 49-game stretch goes back to January of 2022.
In total, the Deacs forced 20 turnovers against George Mason, the third time this season that the Deacs have forced 20 or more turnovers. The three games with 20-plus turnovers forced nearly matches the total number of games last season when the Deacs finished with four such games.
Over the last 13 games, the Deacs are averaging 16.5 turnovers forced per game. Additionally, the Deacs have forced 19.2 turnovers per game this season.
In total, the Deacs forced 24 turnovers against the 49ers, the second time this season that the Deacs have forced 20 or more turnovers. This marks just the second time since 2018-19 that the Demon Deacons have forced 20 or more turnovers in back-to-back games.
The Deacs forced 26 turnovers against the Royals to open the season on Nov. 4, the most in a game since the victory over BYU on Nov. 18, 2023. It resulted in 39 points on the offensive end of the floor.
In total, the Deacs forced 20 turnovers four times over the course of the 2023-24 season which were also the four highest turnover forced games in the Megan Gebbia era:
1. vs. BYU - 25 turnovers forced (Nov. 18, 2023)
2. vs. North Carolina - 24 turnovers forced (Feb. 18, 2024)
T3. at Clemson - 20 turnovers forced (Jan. 28, 2024)
T3. vs. NC A&T - 20 turnovers forced (Nov. 15, 2023)
FROM THE LINE
The Demon Deacons got off to a strong start from the charity stripe on opening night, knocking down 15-of-19 free throws (78.9 pct.). Against Villanova, the Deacs were 10-of-12 at the line (83.3 pct.).
The Demon Deacons have shot 75 percent or from the line in three of the first six games of the 2024-25 season.
Elise Williams averaged a career-best 82.8 percent from the stripe (96-of-116). Additionally with the help of going 7-of-9 from the line to start the season, she is now ranks eighth in program history in career free throw percentage:
| Rank | Player | Career FT Percentage |
| 1. | Nicole Levesque (1991-94) | .830 |
| 2. | Jewel Spear (2020-23) | .827 |
| 3. | Lisa Brookes (1981-84) | .823 |
| 4. | Alice Neal (1986-89) | .805 |
| 5. | Heidi Coleman (1995-99) | .800 |
| 6. | Beth Davis (1989-91) | .792 |
| 7. | Porsche' Jones (2004-06) | .778 |
| 8. | Elise Williams (2021-Present) | .774 |
| 9. | Ivana Raca (2017-21) | .765 |
| 10. | Amber Campbell (2014-18) | .755 |
Wake Forest has seen a massive uptick in free throw shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) in 2022-23 to 73.1 percent (324-of-447) in 2023-24.
Not only are the Deacs having a resurgent season at the line but one of the best in program history:
| Rank | Single-Season FT Percentage | Year |
| 1. | .753 (461-of-612) | 2004-05 |
| 2. | .741 (317-of-428) | 2020-21 |
| 3. | .725 (324-of-447) | 2023-24 |
| 4. | .724 (397-of-548) | 2005-06 |
| 5. | .719 (323-of-449) | 1993-94 |
| 6. | .707 (475-of-672) | 1991-92 |
| 7. | .694 (279-of-546) | 2021-22 |
| 8. | .693 (392-of-566) | 1985-86 |
| 9. | .691 (449-of-650) | 1990-91 |
| 10. | .686 (374-of-545) | 1992-93 |
Wake Forest vs. Davidson (November 23)
Result: W, 60-55
- The Demon Deacons held George Mason to a season-low 50 points, as the Patriots entered the contest averaging 85 points per game through their first four contests.
- Defensively, the Demon Deacons forced double-digit turnovers for the 47th time in the last 48 games, with the lone game coming against Syracuse on Jan. 11, 2024, as Wake Forest forced 20 turnovers on the night.
- George Mason came into the game ranked 14th nationally and first in the Atlantic-10 with 12.0 turnovers per game. It marked the most turnovers by The Patriots since the squad had 24 against East Carolina on Dec. 18, 2023.
- On the offensive end, Theuerkauf was joined in double figures by redshirt senior Demeara Hinds' 10 points, while forward Malaya Cowles grabbed a game-high seven rebounds for the Demon Deacons.
Versus Fairfield
Series: Fairfield leads 1-0
Last: Nov. 19, 1999
Result: L – 63-56
- The Deacs are 0-1 all-time against Fairfield with the lone meeting coming in 1999.
- The Demon Deacons own a 3-2 record all-time against the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference with the last matchup coming against Marist in 2012.
UP NEXT
The Demon Deacons continue their homestand Sunday when the Deacs play host to Gardner-Webb.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
Women's Basketball Tickets
Season Tickets On Sale
Claim your season ticket today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
Women's basketball season tickets start at just $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 or dinner opportunity with the Wake Forest women's basketball team
- Access to The Blue Ridge Room for free light refreshments and snacks before and during select home games
- "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 videoboard graphics made for them as well
Wake Forest women's basketball single-game tickets are now on sale, starting at $10 per game.
The best way to get your single-game tickets is at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
4-Packs are also on sale and will only be available for Sunday games.
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