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Sunday, February 1
Durham, NC
Noon
Wake Forest University
at
Duke
Deacs Set for Big-4 Road Battle at Duke
1/31/2026 12:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons game will also be nationally televised on ACC Network with tipoff at Cameron Indoor Stadium scheduled for noon.
DURHAM, N.C. – Making the short drive over to the Triangle, the Wake Forest women's basketball team is scheduled to play at Duke Sunday with tipoff scheduled for Noon (ET) at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The Demon Deacons (12-10, 2-8 ACC) are off to their best start in the Megan Gebbia era and are looking to earn their third conference win of the season and the highest NET win so far this season. In the first 22 games, they have been propelled by 17.4 assists per game which ranks 28th in the country and third in the ACC. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 13.8 points per game and also ranking 11th nationally with 59.9 percent shooting from the floor which ranks first in the ACC. Going into Sunday, the Deacs ranked 38th nationally and tied for first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 36.7 shooting from the field and also ranking nationally in scoring defense with just 63.9 points per game allowed while also ranking 54th with 27.7 defensive rebounds per game.
The Blue Devils (15-6, 10-0 ACC) goes into the game on Sunday riding a 12-game winning streak, winning the final two games of the non-conference schedule and all 10 games in the conference season so far. So far this season, Duke has been one of the best teams in the country on the defensive end of the floor, ranking ninth nationally with 5.9 blocks per game while also leading the conference in three-point percentage defense, allowing just 26.8 percent. On the offensive end, the Blue Devils rank 23rd nationally and second in the ACC with 17.8 assists per game and 28th nationally with a 1.23 assist-to-turnover ratio. They are led by sophomore forward Toby Fournier who is second in the conference with 2.19 blocks per game while also leading the conference in free throw attempts. Fournier also ranks third in the conference with 17.9 points per game.
Tipoff for Sunday is scheduled for Noon (ET) at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network 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).
Defensive Deacs
Wake Forest has remained a top competitor defensively well into the season, both nationally and in the ACC. Through 23 games, the Demon Deacons sit ninth in the conference, allowing 63.9 points per game and close behind the top teams.
Additionally, the Deacs are tied for first in the ACC and 39th in the nation with a 36.7 field goal percentage defense.
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 20 total assists on the night on 36 made baskets (55.6 percent). In 22 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 383 assists on 565 field goals (67.8 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in the Megan Gebbia era.
The Demon Deacons are averaging 17.4 assists per game, third in the ACC behind Virginia's 19.4 and Duke's 17.8 assists. Additionally, the Deacs are on pace to have the second-most assists in program history and the 17.4 assists per game currently ranks second in program history:
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 Cavaliers into 17 turnovers on Thursday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 88 times in the last 91 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 22 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 15.9 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 48 points posted inside.
Across 22 games, the Deacs have totaled 712 points in the paint (32.4 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest had another fantastic performance from three, going 10-for-23, its fifth double-digit three game this season. So far this season, the Demon Deacons have knocked down 145 threes (6.6 3FG per game).
Over the last nine games, the Demon Deacons have five double-digit three-point performances coming against Gardner-Webb, Pitt, NC State, Clemson and Virginia. During that stretch, Wake Forest is averaging 8.14 threes made per game and the 71 threes made have accounted for 49.0 percent of the threes made for the entire season.
Additionally, the Deacs are shooting at a high clip during that seven-game stretch, knocking down 71-of-161 3FG (44.1 pct.).
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:
Grace is Historically Efficient
So far this season, sophomore forward Grace Oliver has been one of the most efficient players in the country, leading the ACC in field goal percentage and ranking 11th nationally, shooting 59.9 percent from the field:
Additionally, she has had one of the best seasons in program history as her 59.9 percent ranks sixth in Wake Forest history.
In a win over Gardner-Webb in December, Oliver finished the night going a perfect 14-for-14 from the floor, setting the ACC and Wake Forest record for field goal attempts without a miss. The previous ACC record was 12-of -12 from the floor by four players and was last done by Kalista Walters (Pittsburgh) against Chicago State on Dec. 31, 2017.
Additionally, this is just the ninth known occurrence in NCAA history of a player making 14 or more shots without a miss and first since Tinara Moore (CMU) on Jan. 9, 2016.
Since the turn of the century, only four players in Division-I have had 14 or more field goal attempts without a miss:
Additionally, she recorded a new career-high with 30 points, breaking her previous high of 21 points against Mercer on Nov. 13. It also marks the first 30-plus point game by a Wake Forest forward since Dearica Hamby tallied 32 points against Georgia Tech on Feb. 28, 2015.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Virginia (January 29)
Result: L – 109-103 (3 OT)
Versus Duke
Series: Duke leads 70-20
Last: Feb. 13, 2025
Result: L, 72-47
The Demon Deacons continue their road swing when the Demon Deacons travel to SMU Thursday night in Dallas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET 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 (12-10, 2-8 ACC) are off to their best start in the Megan Gebbia era and are looking to earn their third conference win of the season and the highest NET win so far this season. In the first 22 games, they have been propelled by 17.4 assists per game which ranks 28th in the country and third in the ACC. The Deacs have had the emergence of sophomore forward Grace Oliver as she is averaging a team-high 13.8 points per game and also ranking 11th nationally with 59.9 percent shooting from the floor which ranks first in the ACC. Going into Sunday, the Deacs ranked 38th nationally and tied for first in the ACC, holding opponents to just 36.7 shooting from the field and also ranking nationally in scoring defense with just 63.9 points per game allowed while also ranking 54th with 27.7 defensive rebounds per game.
The Blue Devils (15-6, 10-0 ACC) goes into the game on Sunday riding a 12-game winning streak, winning the final two games of the non-conference schedule and all 10 games in the conference season so far. So far this season, Duke has been one of the best teams in the country on the defensive end of the floor, ranking ninth nationally with 5.9 blocks per game while also leading the conference in three-point percentage defense, allowing just 26.8 percent. On the offensive end, the Blue Devils rank 23rd nationally and second in the ACC with 17.8 assists per game and 28th nationally with a 1.23 assist-to-turnover ratio. They are led by sophomore forward Toby Fournier who is second in the conference with 2.19 blocks per game while also leading the conference in free throw attempts. Fournier also ranks third in the conference with 17.9 points per game.
Tipoff for Sunday is scheduled for Noon (ET) at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network 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).
Defensive Deacs
Wake Forest has remained a top competitor defensively well into the season, both nationally and in the ACC. Through 23 games, the Demon Deacons sit ninth in the conference, allowing 63.9 points per game and close behind the top teams.
Additionally, the Deacs are tied for first in the ACC and 39th in the nation with a 36.7 field goal percentage defense.
| Team | Games | W-L | Opp. FGM | Opp. FGA | Opp. FG% |
| T1. Virginia | 21 | 15-6 | 456 | 1,244 | 36.7 |
| T1. Wake Forest | 22 | 12-10 | 520 | 1,416 | 36.7 |
| 3. Virginia Tech | 22 | 17-5 | 460 | 1,249 | 36.8 |
| 4. North Carolina | 22 | 17-5 | 464 | 1,240 | 37.4 |
| 5. Stanford | 22 | 15-7 | 484 | 1,287 | 37.6 |
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest tallied 20 total assists on the night on 36 made baskets (55.6 percent). In 22 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 383 assists on 565 field goals (67.8 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in the Megan Gebbia era.
The Demon Deacons are averaging 17.4 assists per game, third in the ACC behind Virginia's 19.4 and Duke's 17.8 assists. Additionally, the Deacs are on pace to have the second-most assists in program history and the 17.4 assists per game currently ranks second in program history:
| Season | Total Assists | Total Games | Assists/G |
| 1987-88 | 563 | 31 | 18.2 |
| 2025-26 | 383 | 22 | 17.4 |
| 1988-89 | 484 | 28 | 17.3 |
| 1986-87 | 466 | 27 | 17.3 |
| 1989-90 | 469 | 28 | 16.8 |
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 Cavaliers into 17 turnovers on Thursday, and have forced 10 or more takeaways 88 times in the last 91 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 22 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 15.9 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 48 points posted inside.
Across 22 games, the Deacs have totaled 712 points in the paint (32.4 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Wake Forest had another fantastic performance from three, going 10-for-23, its fifth double-digit three game this season. So far this season, the Demon Deacons have knocked down 145 threes (6.6 3FG per game).
Over the last nine games, the Demon Deacons have five double-digit three-point performances coming against Gardner-Webb, Pitt, NC State, Clemson and Virginia. During that stretch, Wake Forest is averaging 8.14 threes made per game and the 71 threes made have accounted for 49.0 percent of the threes made for the entire season.
Additionally, the Deacs are shooting at a high clip during that seven-game stretch, knocking down 71-of-161 3FG (44.1 pct.).
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 |
So far this season, sophomore forward Grace Oliver has been one of the most efficient players in the country, leading the ACC in field goal percentage and ranking 11th nationally, shooting 59.9 percent from the field:
| Rank | Field Goal Percentage |
| 1. Grace Oliver (Wake Forest) | 59.9 pct. |
| 2. Ra Shayna Kyle (Miami) | 56.9 pct. |
| 3. Sakima Walker (Cal) | 56.3 pct. |
| 4. Uche Izoje (Syracuse) | 55.6 pct. |
| T5. Khamil Pierre (NC State) | 54.4 pct. |
| T5. Toby Fournier (Duke) | 54.4 pct. |
Additionally, she has had one of the best seasons in program history as her 59.9 percent ranks sixth in Wake Forest history.
In a win over Gardner-Webb in December, Oliver finished the night going a perfect 14-for-14 from the floor, setting the ACC and Wake Forest record for field goal attempts without a miss. The previous ACC record was 12-of -12 from the floor by four players and was last done by Kalista Walters (Pittsburgh) against Chicago State on Dec. 31, 2017.
Additionally, this is just the ninth known occurrence in NCAA history of a player making 14 or more shots without a miss and first since Tinara Moore (CMU) on Jan. 9, 2016.
Since the turn of the century, only four players in Division-I have had 14 or more field goal attempts without a miss:
| Player (School) | Date | Opponent | Field Goals | Points |
| Grace Oliver (Wake Forest) | Dec. 22, 2025 | Gardner-Webb | 14-of-14 | 30 |
| Tinara Moore (CMU) | Jan. 9, 2016 | Akron | 16-of-16 | 35 |
| Dyana Pierre (SIU) | Dec. 16, 2014 | Murray State | 14-of-14 | 31 |
| Gwen Jackson (Tennessee) | Nov. 29, 2002 | PR-May | 14-of-14 | 28 |
Additionally, she recorded a new career-high with 30 points, breaking her previous high of 21 points against Mercer on Nov. 13. It also marks the first 30-plus point game by a Wake Forest forward since Dearica Hamby tallied 32 points against Georgia Tech on Feb. 28, 2015.
LAST TIME
Wake Forest vs. Virginia (January 29)
Result: L – 109-103 (3 OT)
- Wake Forest (12-10, 2-8, ACC) recorded its best offensive performance of the Megan Gebbia era against the Cavaliers (15-6, 7-3 ACC), surpassing its previous best of 102 points against Queens in the 2024-25 season opener:
- Most Points Scored by a Gebbia-Coached Team
- Jan. 29, 2026 | Wake Forest vs. Virginia (L, 109-103)
- Nov. 7, 2024 | Wake Forest vs. Queens (W, 102-40)
- Nov. 20, 2023 | Wake Forest vs. Saint Louis (W, 94-66)
- Nov. 26, 2025 | Wake Forest vs. Morgan State (W, 93-35)
- 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)
- Most Points Scored by a Gebbia-Coached Team
- The afternoon also marked the most points since Nov. 18, 2019, where the Deacs posted 106 in a home victory College of Charleston.
- Additionally, the Demon Deacons produced a season-high 36 field goals made and 71 field goal attempts.
- Thursday marked the third triple-overtime game in program history and first in 23 years. The last game occurred on Feb. 2, 2003 in a 62-60 loss at Florida State.
Versus Duke
Series: Duke leads 70-20
Last: Feb. 13, 2025
Result: L, 72-47
- The Deacs limited the Blue Devils to just 11 points in the first quarter and turned them over 19 times throughout the contest. It marked the fifth-most turnovers by the Blue Devils this season and most since Jan. 9.
- As a team, the Demon Deacons went 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) from the charity stripe Thursday night, their 10th game this season shooting above 80 percent. The Deacs also finished the contest 15-of-35 (42.9 percent) from the floor, the sixth-consecutive game the team finished 40 percent or better.
The Demon Deacons continue their road swing when the Demon Deacons travel to SMU Thursday night in Dallas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET 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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