Deacs Use Dominant Second Half to Rout Presbyterian, 85-53

Thursday, November 5

Winston-Salem, N.C.

6 p.m.

Wake Forest University

2-0,0-0ACC

Presbyterian

0-2,0-0Big South

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Presbyterian	18	10	13	12	53
Wake Forest	22	16	29	18	85

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Photo by: Sam Rinkus / Wake Forest Athletics

11/5/2026 9:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Eleven players scored for Wake Forest during the 32-point victory.

By: Keion Robinson and Kenzie Pittenger

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Back in LJVM Coliseum for part two of its three-game week, Wake Forest women's basketball hosted Presbyterian on Thursday evening in its second contest of the 2026-27 season. The Demon Deacons clicked on all cylinders during the final 20 minutes, comfortably knocking off the Blue Hose in an 85-53 finish.

The Deacs had a strong balance of scoring throughout their roster, led by Mary Carter's 14 points to lead all players. Likewise to Monday's season opener over USC Upstate, the forward again impressed defensively with a game-high three blocks while adding three steals - matching her career-best in the latter.

Graduate student Breauna Ware joined Carter in double-digit scoring with 10 points. She shot 4-for-8 from the floor while chipping in three steals, tying her career high.

Freshman Oshauna Holland finished just short of a double-double, totaling eight points and a game-high nine rebounds in just over 20 minutes of court time.

Junior Aurora Sørbye totaled nine points, two assists and two rebounds while redshirt sophomore Mckenzie Swanson hauled in a career-high seven rebounds.

Redshirt junior Ramiyah Byrd and freshman Alexis Cashdollar made their first appearances as Demon Deacons during Thursday evening. Byrd tallied seven points and five rebounds while Cashdollar swished her first career three-pointer in the fourth quarter.

As a team, the Deacs shot 51.7 percent from the floor (31-for-60) and 40 percent from beyond the arc. The team also forced 23 turnovers and collected 16 steals.

How It Happened

Junior Aurora Sørbye and freshman Oshauna Holland opened the scoring for Wake Forest with a corner triple and strong layup, respectively.
After Sørbye scored twice more at the rim, Presbyterian called a timeout, down 9-2 at 7:03 in the first.
- The Deacs made six of their first 10 field goal attempts, going on a 6-0 run through 90 seconds of action.
Sophomore Opal Bird found senior Mary Carter on a dump-down pass to give Wake a 15-5 advantage (1Q 5:11)
Sophomore Grace Galbavy gave a boost off the bench during the opening period, scoring five points late to put her Deacs up by seven.
Holland capped the quarter with two made free throws, and Wake led 22-18 as the first came to a close.
- The Deacs forced nine turnovers in the frame.
- Holland was a force on the glass early, snagging five rebounds, in addition to six points.
Carter kept the Deacon defense active as the second period unfolded – collecting a steal and getting open to the basket.
Freshman Helena Danielewicz scored her first career basket at 7:52 in the second, cashing in a right-wing three.
Graduate student Breauna Ware and Sørbye then earned trips to the charity stripe, and Wake led 30-22.
- Wake impressed with a 6-0 run as Presbyterian committed three turnovers in a three-minute scoring drought.
Ware pulled up for a mid-range hit right before the next media timeout, and the Deacs held a 10-point lead (2Q 4:40).
Redshirt junior Ramiyah Byrd then checked in for the first time as a Demon Deacon.
- The forward helped her squad make its way into the bonus, making her first Wake Forest point at 1:04 in the second.
The Deacs made a final defensive stop and entered halftime up 38-28.
- Wake shot 53.8 percent in the first half and scored 16 points off of turnovers.
- Holland was on early double-double watch with eight points and seven rebounds.
Carter and Ware put the Deacs up by a dozen two minutes into the third period, scoring inside.
Carter completed a traditional AND-1, assisted by Holland, before Bird rang a trey ball from the left-lane line.
- After Ware and Carter traded points in transition, the Blue Hose called a timeout.
- Wake leaped ahead, 52-33 on a 10-0 surge, including four-straight field goals made.
Freshman Adora Nwude soon registered her first career points with a deep right-corner look (3Q, 4:13).
Wake kept its foot on the pedal, igniting a 17-2 boost as Nwude found Galbavy in the open floor (59-35).
- The team led 67-41 after three quarters of play.
Nwude continued to push the pace for the Deacs through the fourth quarter, with Byrd, Danielewicz and Galbavy chipping into the scoring column.
Redshirt sophomore Mckenzie Swanson earned her first collegiate points on a stickback, before netting a free throw.
Freshman Alexis Cashdollar stepped onto the floor for the first time in her career with 6:05 left to play, immediately pulling down a rebound.
- At the 3:52 mark, Cashdollar recorded her first points on a wing triple.
Wake Forest cruised past Presbyterian, 85-53.

Key Notes

The Deacs' 85 points was their most scored since 93 vs. Morgan State on Nov. 26, 2025.
Wake Forest found its groove in an absolute scoring surge during the third quarter, making 11-of-15 field goal attempts (73.3 percent).
The Demon Deacons made their presence felt on the offensive rebounding end, finishing with 13.
- Oshauna Holland's five led all individuals.
11 players scored for Wake Forest during the evening.
- Five players netted their first points as Demon Deacons.

From Head Coach Megan Gebbia
"Tonight was a fun win. We did a great job of sharing the ball, finishing with 18 assists, as well as giving effort on the defensive end and rebounding. I liked how we got after it on the offensive glass - several players did well there. It was great to see so many players contribute as we shot the ball well. We still have areas where we can get better, and we're excited to keep building for our next matchup on Sunday."

Next Up
Wake Forest will wrap its first week of the season with a Sunday afternoon matchup versus Mercer inside LJVM Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and the game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.

The program will hold its Salute to Service game during the afternoon, proudly honoring the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. In-venue recognition of veterans will take place through promotional reads, videoboard content and in-stand moments. Additionally, all fans in attendance will receive a mini American flag.