Wake Forest Unveils 2024-25 Non-Conference Slate
8/6/2024 5:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will open the season at home against Queens College on Monday, Nov. 4.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Returning a strong, experienced roster, the Wake Forest women's basketball is looking to build on the first two seasons under the direction of head coach Megan Gebbia, announcing the highly-anticipated 2024-25 non-conference schedule Tuesday afternoon.
Highlighted by eight matchups at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Demon Deacons non-conference slate features 11 contests in total.
The Deacs will tip off the 2024-25 season on Monday, Nov. 4, squaring off with Queens College (NY), before traveling to take on in-state Charlotte on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Away matchups at Villanova on Sunday, November 10 and at St. John's on Sunday, December 8 round out the three games away from LJVM Coliseum during non-conference play.
Game times and broadcast information for each of the Demon Deacons' 11 non-conference games will be announced at a later date.
Additionally, the ACC announced home and away matchups for conference play with date and times announced at a later date.
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:
Complete Non-Conference Schedule
Women's Basketball Preseason Overview
Megan Gebbia enters her third season as the head coach of the Wake Forest women's basketball program, looking to build off the first two years of experience with a strong core returning and the addition of transfer veterans.
During the 2023-24 season, the Demon Deacons were challenged against one of the top-10 toughest schedules in the country. This includes 11 games against NET top-50 teams and 23 teams in the NET top-100.
The Demon Deacons will be led by rising fifth-year Elise Williams who put on a show at the end of last season. Williams, who is averaging 13.3 points per game over the course of the entire season, played some of her best basketball during the month February:
Those numbers helped Williams become the 31st player in program history to reach the 1,000-point mark and she goes into the season ranked 28th in scoring in program history with 1,065 career points.
Williams led the team with 47 threes made over the course of the season. Overall, Wake Forest knocked down 204 threes during last season which ranks fourth in program history:
Additionally, the Deacs saw a massive uptick in free throw shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) last season to 72.5 percent (324-of-447) this season.
Not only did the Deacs have a resurgent season at the line but one of the best in program history:
Highlighted by eight matchups at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Demon Deacons non-conference slate features 11 contests in total.
The Deacs will tip off the 2024-25 season on Monday, Nov. 4, squaring off with Queens College (NY), before traveling to take on in-state Charlotte on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Away matchups at Villanova on Sunday, November 10 and at St. John's on Sunday, December 8 round out the three games away from LJVM Coliseum during non-conference play.
Game times and broadcast information for each of the Demon Deacons' 11 non-conference games will be announced at a later date.
Additionally, the ACC announced home and away matchups for conference play with date and times announced at a later date.
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
Complete Non-Conference Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
| Monday, Nov. 4 | Queens | LJVM Coliseum |
| Thursday, Nov. 7 | at Charlotte | Charlotte, N.C. |
| Sunday, Nov. 10 | at Villanova | Villanova, Pa. |
| Sunday, Nov. 17 | Winthrop | LJVM Coliseum |
| Wednesday, Nov. 20 | George Mason | LJVM Coliseum |
| Saturday, Nov. 23 | Davidson | LJVM Coliseum |
| Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Fairfield | LJVM Coliseum |
| Sunday, Dec. 1 | Gardner-Webb | LJVM Coliseum |
| Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Campbell | LJVM Coliseum |
| Sunday, Dec. 8 | at St. John's | Jamaica, N.Y. |
| Friday, Dec. 20 | UNC-Greensboro | LJVM Coliseum |
Women's Basketball Preseason Overview
Megan Gebbia enters her third season as the head coach of the Wake Forest women's basketball program, looking to build off the first two years of experience with a strong core returning and the addition of transfer veterans.
During the 2023-24 season, the Demon Deacons were challenged against one of the top-10 toughest schedules in the country. This includes 11 games against NET top-50 teams and 23 teams in the NET top-100.
The Demon Deacons will be led by rising fifth-year Elise Williams who put on a show at the end of last season. Williams, who is averaging 13.3 points per game over the course of the entire season, played some of her best basketball during the month February:
| Stat | Average/Percentage |
| Points Per Game | 18.1 PPG |
| Rebounds Per Game | 5.6 RPG |
| Steals Per Game | 2.6 SPG |
| Three-Point Percentage | 44.4 pct. |
| Free Throw Percentage | 79.5 pct. |
Those numbers helped Williams become the 31st player in program history to reach the 1,000-point mark and she goes into the season ranked 28th in scoring in program history with 1,065 career points.
Williams led the team with 47 threes made over the course of the season. Overall, Wake Forest knocked down 204 threes during last 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 |
Additionally, the Deacs saw a massive uptick in free throw shooting percentage, going from 66.0 percent (343-of-520) last season to 72.5 percent (324-of-447) this season.
Not only did the Deacs have 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 |
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