Wake Forest Athletics
Sunday, October 25
Winston-Salem, N.C.
5 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
UNCG (Exhibition)
Photo by: BryceMitchell
10/24/2026 12:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Sunday’s game inside LJVM Coliseum will include free admission for all spectators.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fans will be able to get a first look at the 2026-27 Wake Forest women's basketball team inside LJVM Coliseum this Sunday, as the Demon Deacons will host UNCG in a home exhibition game.
Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. and admission is free for all spectators. Parking is also free for all women's basketball games at LJVM Coliseum, as lots open two hours prior to tipoff.
Those unable to attend can follow along via live stats.
An opportunity for postgame autographs will be available for fans as well, held in the lower bowl with Wake Forest players.
Preseason Action Continues
Sunday will be the second and final exhibition contest for the Deacs, as the team is coming off a road victory at NC A&T on Oct. 18. The team showcased a balanced attack against the Aggies, resulting in a 68-43 finish.
As a team, Wake Forest was highly efficient from the field, going 26-for-45 (57.8 percent). The Deacs were at their best from three-point range, making 11 of 17 tries (64.7 percent). Wake Forest also had the edge in paint points (26 to 14) and bench points (34 to 11). Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Aggies to a 39.0 field goal percentage. The team also forced 27 turnovers and scooped 13 steals.
Three players recorded double figures in points, led by freshman Adora Nwude's 11 points. Providing an immediate spark as a reserve, the Vienna, Va., native made all but one of her six field goal attempts in under 13 minutes of play.
Freshman Oshauna Holland and graduate student Breauna Ware chipped in 10 points apiece, with the latter totaling all of hers in the first half. Additionally, the two guards each finished with two steals and Holland pulled down four rebounds.
In just over 18 minutes of action, sophomore Opal Bird recorded six points, four rebounds and three assists while going 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. Sophomore Grace Galbavy contributed seven points, three rebounds and a pair of steals.
Scouting the Spartans
On Oct. 6, UNCG was selected eighth out of nine teams for this year's SoCon Women's Basketball Preseason Poll. Head coach Trina Patterson returns for her 11th season leading the Spartans, having stacked 160 victories during her time as a three-time SoCon Coach of the Year.
UNCG concluded the 2025-26 season at 14-16 overall and 4-10 in the SoCon, making a quarterfinals appearance in the conference tournament. The team went 10-4 at home and faced three Power Four opponents – Stanford, Auburn and North Carolina.
Among the returners for the Spartans include Leyla Minor, Kristina Rakotobe, Joelle Davis and Salimata Traore. The 2026-27 roster features 11 newcomers, including eight freshmen and three transfers.
Series History
While Sunday's game will not count towards season records or statistics,Wake Forest will face UNCG for the first time since Nov. 14, 2021. The Demon Deacons lead the all-time series with a 8-5 record. In Winston-Salem, Wake Forest has gone 7-3 over the Spartans.
Spend Your Winter With The Deacs!
Single-game tickets for the Wake Forest women's basketball 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans who are eager to cheer on the Demon Deacons this winter can either buy tickets online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322.
Tickets can be purchased at $10 for adults, $5 for youth (ages 3-18), and $5 for groups of 10 or more. Of note, for gameday walk-up sales, there will not be a youth rate and tickets will be $15.
Children ages two and under do not need a ticket to enter if sitting on a lap. If their own seat is needed, a ticket should be purchased.
All seating inside LJVM Coliseum is general admission for women's basketball. Additionally, parking is free for all home games.
Four-Pack packages are also now on sale with a starting price of $28 plus fees. This bundle includes four general-admission tickets and four popcorn vouchers. The Four-Packs are only available for purchase in advance for all ACC games during the 2026-27 season and cannot be purchased at the box office on gameday.
Additionally, women's basketball season tickets are still available at $65 for adults and $54 for youth (Ages 3 - 18), as well as $54 for seniors (Ages 65+). Click here to get yours today!
Women's basketball season ticket plans include a number of exclusive benefits. Admission to all home games also includes these additional perks:
Next Up
Wake Forest opens the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, hosting USC Upstate. The contest is scheduled for a 5 p.m. start time and will stream on ACCNX.
As part of a Monday doubleheader, women's basketball will compete right before the men's team takes the court for a 8 p.m. tipoff versus Maryland Eastern Shore.
Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. and admission is free for all spectators. Parking is also free for all women's basketball games at LJVM Coliseum, as lots open two hours prior to tipoff.
Those unable to attend can follow along via live stats.
An opportunity for postgame autographs will be available for fans as well, held in the lower bowl with Wake Forest players.
Preseason Action Continues
Sunday will be the second and final exhibition contest for the Deacs, as the team is coming off a road victory at NC A&T on Oct. 18. The team showcased a balanced attack against the Aggies, resulting in a 68-43 finish.
As a team, Wake Forest was highly efficient from the field, going 26-for-45 (57.8 percent). The Deacs were at their best from three-point range, making 11 of 17 tries (64.7 percent). Wake Forest also had the edge in paint points (26 to 14) and bench points (34 to 11). Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Aggies to a 39.0 field goal percentage. The team also forced 27 turnovers and scooped 13 steals.
Three players recorded double figures in points, led by freshman Adora Nwude's 11 points. Providing an immediate spark as a reserve, the Vienna, Va., native made all but one of her six field goal attempts in under 13 minutes of play.
Freshman Oshauna Holland and graduate student Breauna Ware chipped in 10 points apiece, with the latter totaling all of hers in the first half. Additionally, the two guards each finished with two steals and Holland pulled down four rebounds.
In just over 18 minutes of action, sophomore Opal Bird recorded six points, four rebounds and three assists while going 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. Sophomore Grace Galbavy contributed seven points, three rebounds and a pair of steals.
Scouting the Spartans
On Oct. 6, UNCG was selected eighth out of nine teams for this year's SoCon Women's Basketball Preseason Poll. Head coach Trina Patterson returns for her 11th season leading the Spartans, having stacked 160 victories during her time as a three-time SoCon Coach of the Year.
UNCG concluded the 2025-26 season at 14-16 overall and 4-10 in the SoCon, making a quarterfinals appearance in the conference tournament. The team went 10-4 at home and faced three Power Four opponents – Stanford, Auburn and North Carolina.
Among the returners for the Spartans include Leyla Minor, Kristina Rakotobe, Joelle Davis and Salimata Traore. The 2026-27 roster features 11 newcomers, including eight freshmen and three transfers.
Series History
While Sunday's game will not count towards season records or statistics,Wake Forest will face UNCG for the first time since Nov. 14, 2021. The Demon Deacons lead the all-time series with a 8-5 record. In Winston-Salem, Wake Forest has gone 7-3 over the Spartans.
Spend Your Winter With The Deacs!
Single-game tickets for the Wake Forest women's basketball 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans who are eager to cheer on the Demon Deacons this winter can either buy tickets online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322.
Tickets can be purchased at $10 for adults, $5 for youth (ages 3-18), and $5 for groups of 10 or more. Of note, for gameday walk-up sales, there will not be a youth rate and tickets will be $15.
Children ages two and under do not need a ticket to enter if sitting on a lap. If their own seat is needed, a ticket should be purchased.
All seating inside LJVM Coliseum is general admission for women's basketball. Additionally, parking is free for all home games.
Four-Pack packages are also now on sale with a starting price of $28 plus fees. This bundle includes four general-admission tickets and four popcorn vouchers. The Four-Packs are only available for purchase in advance for all ACC games during the 2026-27 season and cannot be purchased at the box office on gameday.
Additionally, women's basketball season tickets are still available at $65 for adults and $54 for youth (Ages 3 - 18), as well as $54 for seniors (Ages 65+). Click here to get yours today!
Women's basketball season ticket plans include a number of exclusive benefits. Admission to all home games also includes these 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 event with the Wake Forest women's basketball staff and student-athletes
- "Season Ticket Holder of the Game"
- STH of the game will be brought onto the court during a quarter break or timeout to be recognized during each home contest
Next Up
Wake Forest opens the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, hosting USC Upstate. The contest is scheduled for a 5 p.m. start time and will stream on ACCNX.
As part of a Monday doubleheader, women's basketball will compete right before the men's team takes the court for a 8 p.m. tipoff versus Maryland Eastern Shore.
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