Sunday, December 14
Winston-Salem, N.C.
2 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Georgia Tech
Deacs Set to Start ACC Play on Sunday
12/13/2025 11:33:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons are looking to start 1-0 in ACC play for the first time since the 2020-21 season when the Deacs made the NCAA Tournament.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team is ready to begin ACC play on Sunday when the Deacs play host to Georgia Tech at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum with tipoff scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
The Demon Deacons (9-2, 0-0 ACC) are off to their best start in 15 years and in the first 11 games have been propelled by 17.4 assists per game which ranks 31st in the country. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 13.0 points per game and also ranking in the top 10 nationally with 62.2 percent shooting from the floor. Going into Sunday, the Deacs ranked 11th nationally and first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 32.7 shooting from the field and also ranking 24th in scoring defense with just 53.8 points per game allowed while also ranking 24th with 30.2 defensive rebounds per game.
The Yellowjackets (4-7, 0-0 ACC) have secured all four of their wins this season at home this season and are 0-3 in true road games and 0-2 in neutral games this season. Georgia Tech has been one of the most balanced teams in the country, ranking 13th nationally with 32.3 bench points per game. Additionally, they have been one of the better rebounding teams this season with 43.09 rebounds per game which ranks 31st nationally and second in the ACC. Sophomore guard Talayah Walker leads the team and ranks 11th in the conference with 12.9 points per game.
Tipoff for Sunday 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 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).
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 15 total assists on the night on 21 made baskets (71.4 percent). In 11 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 191 assists on 282 field goals (67.7 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 Hoyas into 17 turnovers on Sunday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 78 times in the last 82 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 11 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 15.6 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 32 points posted inside, while allowing Georgetown to score 18 points in the paint, a 14-point differential.
Across 11 games, the Deacs have totaled 420 points in the paint (38.2 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest knocked back five threes against Georgetown, with four Demon Deacons contributing to the total. So far this season, the Deacs have knocked down 62 threes.
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. Georgetown (December 7)
Result: L – 58-65
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 52-29
Last: Feb. 16, 2025
Result: L, 73-62
The Demon Deacons continue conference play at home Thursday when the Deacs welcome Miami to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6 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.
The Demon Deacons (9-2, 0-0 ACC) are off to their best start in 15 years and in the first 11 games have been propelled by 17.4 assists per game which ranks 31st in the country. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 13.0 points per game and also ranking in the top 10 nationally with 62.2 percent shooting from the floor. Going into Sunday, the Deacs ranked 11th nationally and first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 32.7 shooting from the field and also ranking 24th in scoring defense with just 53.8 points per game allowed while also ranking 24th with 30.2 defensive rebounds per game.
The Yellowjackets (4-7, 0-0 ACC) have secured all four of their wins this season at home this season and are 0-3 in true road games and 0-2 in neutral games this season. Georgia Tech has been one of the most balanced teams in the country, ranking 13th nationally with 32.3 bench points per game. Additionally, they have been one of the better rebounding teams this season with 43.09 rebounds per game which ranks 31st nationally and second in the ACC. Sophomore guard Talayah Walker leads the team and ranks 11th in the conference with 12.9 points per game.
Tipoff for Sunday 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 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).
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 15 total assists on the night on 21 made baskets (71.4 percent). In 11 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 191 assists on 282 field goals (67.7 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 Hoyas into 17 turnovers on Sunday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 78 times in the last 82 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 11 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 15.6 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 32 points posted inside, while allowing Georgetown to score 18 points in the paint, a 14-point differential.
Across 11 games, the Deacs have totaled 420 points in the paint (38.2 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest knocked back five threes against Georgetown, with four Demon Deacons contributing to the total. So far this season, the Deacs have knocked down 62 threes.
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 |
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Georgetown (December 7)
Result: L – 58-65
- The Demon Deacons outshot the Hoyas in both field goal (42.9 percent) and three-point (38.5 percent) scoring. Additionally, the Deacs tallied nine steals on the afternoon, over the Hoyas' seven. The Deacs also controlled the paint finishing +14 (32-to-18) in points in the paint.
- Across 11 games, the Demon Deacon defense ranks second in the conference, having allowed just 53.4 points per game.
- Sophomore forward Grace Oliver went 8-of-10 from the field and tallied 17 points to lead the Wake Forest offense. Oliver leads the ACC and ranks 20th in the nation with a .602 field goal percentage.
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 52-29
Last: Feb. 16, 2025
Result: L, 73-62
- The Demon Deacons, who were down 15 points early in the second quarter, outscored the Yellow Jackets by a margin of 35-26 in the middle quarters and took the lead for the first time in the fourth.
- For the eighth-consecutive game, sophomore guard Rylie Theuerkauf reached double figures with 20 points against the Yellow Jackets on 9-of-16 shooting and a pair of threes. She has three 20-point outings in the last six games and this marked her 16th game of the season with double-digit points.
The Demon Deacons continue conference play at home Thursday when the Deacs welcome Miami to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6 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.
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