Wednesday, December 3
Winston-Salem, N.C.
11:30 a.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
William & Mary
Deacs Look for 10-0 Start to the Season on Kid’s Day
12/1/2025 8:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
On Wednesday against William & Mary, the Demon Deacons will look to improve to 10-0 for the first time since the 2008-09 season when the Deacs won the first 12 games of the season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – After winning the first nine games to start the season, the Wake Forest women's basketball team will look to continue its perfect start to the season Wednesday at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, playing host to William & Mary for an 11:30 a.m. tipoff.
The Demon Deacons (9-0) have remained perfect in the first nine games propelled by 18.0 assists per game. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 12.6 points per game and also ranking in the top 25 nationally with 60 percent shooting from the floor. Going into Wednesday, the Deacs ranked fifth nationally and first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 29.7 shooting from the field and also ranking 13th in scoring defense with just 51.9 points per game allowed while also ranking 67th with 41.3 rebounds per game.
The Tribe (2-4) are coming off a double-digit win at Tennessee State on Saturday, the first win against a Division-I opponent this season as the only other win this season came against Barton College on Nov. 9. Last season, the Tribe made a run in the CAA Tournament to win it all and earn a 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament. When the Tribe gets to the line this season, they have been one of the most efficient teams in the country, knocking down 76.0 percent of their attempts. Additionally, William & Mary ranks second in the CAA with 4.2 blocks per game.
Tipoff for Wednesday is scheduled for 11:30 a.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).
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 13 total assists on the night on 23 made baskets (56.5 percent). In nine games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 162 assists on 235 field goals (68.9 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in the Megan Gebbia era.
The Deacs did an excellent job of moving the ball last season, as they assisted on 394 of 667 made baskets this season (59.1 pct.). This was the highest assist percentage in the Gebbia era and the assist percentage ranks in the top 70 percent in the nation according to HerHoopStats.
In 2023-24, the Deacs assisted 404 of 694 made field goals (58.2 percent).
Forcing Them Over
The Deacs forced the Redbirds into 14 turnovers on Friday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 76 times in the last 80 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through nine games, the Demon Deacons have forced 16.3 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 28 points posted inside, while allowing Illinois State to score 18 points in the paint, a 10-point differential.
Across nine games, the Deacs have totaled 356 points in the paint (39.5 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest knocked down seven threes, with junior guard/forward Mary Carter sparking three of the six in the win over Illinois State.
The Deacs finished the 2024-25 season knocking down 159 threes (5.5 3FGM per game). This included seven games with eight or more threes made.
Through the first three seasons under head coach Megan Gebbia, the Demon Deacons have hit 590 threes in 95 games under her direction (6.2 3FGM per game).
This includes her first two seasons, which both rank in the top five in program history:
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Illinois State (November 28)
Result: W – 57-44
Versus William & Mary
Series: Wake Forest leads 5-0
Last: November 21, 2010
Result: W, 82-64
The Demon Deacons continue the homestand Sunday when the Deacs play Georgetown at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
Women's Basketball Tickets
Single-Game Tickets
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.
Season Tickets On Sale
Women's basketball season tickets are $60 for adults and $49 for Youth (Ages 2 - 18) as well as $49 for Seniors (Ages 65+).
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 include additional perks:
The Demon Deacons (9-0) have remained perfect in the first nine games propelled by 18.0 assists per game. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 12.6 points per game and also ranking in the top 25 nationally with 60 percent shooting from the floor. Going into Wednesday, the Deacs ranked fifth nationally and first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 29.7 shooting from the field and also ranking 13th in scoring defense with just 51.9 points per game allowed while also ranking 67th with 41.3 rebounds per game.
The Tribe (2-4) are coming off a double-digit win at Tennessee State on Saturday, the first win against a Division-I opponent this season as the only other win this season came against Barton College on Nov. 9. Last season, the Tribe made a run in the CAA Tournament to win it all and earn a 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament. When the Tribe gets to the line this season, they have been one of the most efficient teams in the country, knocking down 76.0 percent of their attempts. Additionally, William & Mary ranks second in the CAA with 4.2 blocks per game.
Tipoff for Wednesday is scheduled for 11:30 a.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).
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 13 total assists on the night on 23 made baskets (56.5 percent). In nine games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 162 assists on 235 field goals (68.9 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in the Megan Gebbia era.
The Deacs did an excellent job of moving the ball last season, as they assisted on 394 of 667 made baskets this season (59.1 pct.). This was the highest assist percentage in the Gebbia era and the assist percentage ranks in the top 70 percent in the nation according to HerHoopStats.
In 2023-24, the Deacs assisted 404 of 694 made field goals (58.2 percent).
Forcing Them Over
The Deacs forced the Redbirds into 14 turnovers on Friday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 76 times in the last 80 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through nine games, the Demon Deacons have forced 16.3 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 28 points posted inside, while allowing Illinois State to score 18 points in the paint, a 10-point differential.
Across nine games, the Deacs have totaled 356 points in the paint (39.5 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest knocked down seven threes, with junior guard/forward Mary Carter sparking three of the six in the win over Illinois State.
The Deacs finished the 2024-25 season knocking down 159 threes (5.5 3FGM per game). This included seven games with eight or more threes made.
Through the first three seasons under head coach Megan Gebbia, the Demon Deacons have hit 590 threes in 95 games under her direction (6.2 3FGM per game).
This includes her first two seasons, which both rank in the top five 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 |
Wake Forest vs. Illinois State (November 28)
Result: W – 57-44
- The Deacs shot better from the field and three than the Redbirds and were led by double-digit performances from sophomore forward Grace Oliver and junior guard/forward Mary Carter.
- The Wake Forest defense led the team to the victory, holding Illinois State to season lows in points (44), field goal percentage (26.7 pct.) and three-point percentage (13.8 pct.). The Deacs came into the day with one of the best defenses in the country, ranking inside the top 25 in both scoring defense and field goal percentage defense.
- Additionally, Wake Forest outrebounded the Redbirds, with six different Deacs picking up three or more alongside eight team rebounds.
- Redshirt-junior guard Raven Preston went 3-for-5 from the floor with four steals, while freshman guard Milan Brown grabbed a team-best five rebounds. Both Deacs lead the squad in their respective categories, with Preston totaling 19 steals on the season and Brown averaging 6.2 rebounds per game.
Versus William & Mary
Series: Wake Forest leads 5-0
Last: November 21, 2010
Result: W, 82-64
- Brittany Waters led all scorers with 22 points, while Sandra Garcia tallied 15 points. Secily Ray contributed 12 points to the Deacon scoring total, and sophomore Lakevia Boykin finished with ten.
- Center Jaclyn McKenna led the Tribe with 14 points, and Taysha Pye collected a game-high nine rebounds.
- After winning the opening tip, Sandra Garcia put the Deacs on the board early, knocking down two free throws just seventeen seconds into the game. Garcia was perfect on her first three field goals, in addition to knocking down three free throws for nine early points.
The Demon Deacons continue the homestand Sunday when the Deacs play Georgetown at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
Women's Basketball Tickets
Single-Game Tickets
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.
Season Tickets On Sale
Women's basketball season tickets are $60 for adults and $49 for Youth (Ages 2 - 18) as well as $49 for Seniors (Ages 65+).
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 include additional perks:
- Access to courtside seating
- Access to The Shah Basketball Club for free light refreshments and snacks before and during select home games
- A lunch or dinner opportunity with the Wake Forest women's basketball team
- "Season Ticket Holder of the Game"
- A season ticket holder will be recognized at each game
- STH of the game will be brought onto the floor during a quarter break or timeout to be recognized
- STH of the game will be presented with a signed picture of the team
- STH of the game will also be recognized on the videoboard
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