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Deacs Set to Travel to Louisville to Face No. 9 Cardinals
2/10/2026 7:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will be in search of their fourth ACC win of the season, their first ranked win of the Gebbia era and first top-10 win since 2012 Thursday night against No. 9 Louisville with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following a huge road win at SMU last week, the Wake Forest women's basketball team is scheduled to play at No. 9 Louisville Thursday with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (ET) at KFC Yum! Center.
The Demon Deacons (13-12, 3-10 ACC) are off to their best start in the Megan Gebbia era and are looking to earn their fourth conference win of the season, the highest NET win so far this season, their first ranked win since the 2020-21 season and their first top-10 win since the 2011-12 season against No. 7 Miami. In the first 25 games, they have been propelled by 16.8 assists per game which ranks 35th 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 13.4 points per game and also ranking 15th nationally with 58.9 percent shooting from the floor which ranks first in the ACC. Going into Thursday, the Deacs ranked 56th nationally and fifth in the ACC, holding opponents to just 37.9 shooting from the field and also ranking nationally in scoring defense with just 64.7 points per game allowed while also ranking 74th with 27.0 defensive rebounds per game.
The nationally-ranked Cardinals (22-4, 12-1 ACC) have won 15 of their last 16 games going into Thursday night with the lone loss coming against nationally-ranked Duke last week, 59-56. All four of the Cards' losses have come at the hands of top-25 teams as they all fell against No. 1 UConn, No. 3 South Carolina and No. 18 Kentucky. Louisville goes into the game leading the conference with 81.7 points per game while also having an ACC best +21.8 scoring margin. They have been one of the balanced teams in the country, ranking second nationally with 34.9 points per game coming from the bench. The Cardinals have their eight top scorers averaging between 8.0-12.0 points per game this season. They also have been a great rebounding team as their 42.9 rebounds per game rank 11th nationally.
Tipoff for Thursday is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (ET) at KFC Yum! Center.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network Extra for Thursday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Thursday. 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 25 games, the Demon Deacons sit 10th in the conference, allowing 64.7 points per game and close behind the top teams.
Additionally, the Deacs are fifth in the ACC and 56th in the nation with a 37.9 field goal percentage defense.
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest finished with 13 assists on 20 made baskets for the contest (65.0 percent). In 25 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 421 assists on 627 field goals (67.1 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in a single season within the Megan Gebbia era.
The Demon Deacons are averaging 16.8 assists per game, third in the ACC behind Virginia's 18.7 and Duke's 17.3 assists. Additionally, the Deacs are on pace to have the fourth-most assists in program history and the 16.8 assists per game currently ranks fourth 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 Demon Deacons forced the Tar Heels into 13 turnovers, converting 15 points off of those takeaways. Wake Forest has forced 10 or more takeaways 91 times in the last 94 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 25 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 14.2 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 32 points posted inside, while allowing SMU to score 28, a four-point deficit.
Across 25 games, the Deacs have totaled 792 points in the paint (31.7 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Against Virginia, 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 160 threes (6.4 3FG per game).
Over the last 12 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 7.2 threes made per game and the 86 threes made have accounted for 53.8 percent of the threes made for the entire season. Additionally, the Deacs are shooting at a high clip during that 12-game stretch, knocking down 86-of-208 3FG (41.4 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 15th nationally, shooting 58.9 percent from the field:
Additionally, she has had one of the best seasons in program history as her 58.9 percent ranks seventh 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. North Carolina (February 8)
Result: L – 84-56
Versus Louisville
Series: Louisville leads 12-1
Last: Jan. 5, 2025
Result: L, 76-81 (OT)
The Demon Deacons are off over the weekend for the second bye of the conference season before returning to the court when they host Notre Dame on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game will also serve as the annual Black History Month Spotlight Game.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6 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 (13-12, 3-10 ACC) are off to their best start in the Megan Gebbia era and are looking to earn their fourth conference win of the season, the highest NET win so far this season, their first ranked win since the 2020-21 season and their first top-10 win since the 2011-12 season against No. 7 Miami. In the first 25 games, they have been propelled by 16.8 assists per game which ranks 35th 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 13.4 points per game and also ranking 15th nationally with 58.9 percent shooting from the floor which ranks first in the ACC. Going into Thursday, the Deacs ranked 56th nationally and fifth in the ACC, holding opponents to just 37.9 shooting from the field and also ranking nationally in scoring defense with just 64.7 points per game allowed while also ranking 74th with 27.0 defensive rebounds per game.
The nationally-ranked Cardinals (22-4, 12-1 ACC) have won 15 of their last 16 games going into Thursday night with the lone loss coming against nationally-ranked Duke last week, 59-56. All four of the Cards' losses have come at the hands of top-25 teams as they all fell against No. 1 UConn, No. 3 South Carolina and No. 18 Kentucky. Louisville goes into the game leading the conference with 81.7 points per game while also having an ACC best +21.8 scoring margin. They have been one of the balanced teams in the country, ranking second nationally with 34.9 points per game coming from the bench. The Cardinals have their eight top scorers averaging between 8.0-12.0 points per game this season. They also have been a great rebounding team as their 42.9 rebounds per game rank 11th nationally.
Tipoff for Thursday is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (ET) at KFC Yum! Center.
For those not at the arena, fans can tune in to ACC Network Extra for Thursday's game. A live stats feed can be found here for Thursday. 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 25 games, the Demon Deacons sit 10th in the conference, allowing 64.7 points per game and close behind the top teams.
Additionally, the Deacs are fifth in the ACC and 56th in the nation with a 37.9 field goal percentage defense.
| Team | Games | W-L | Opp. FGM | Opp. FGA | Opp. FG% |
| 1. Virginia | 24 | 17-7 | 520 | 1,407 | 37.0 |
| T2. Duke | 24 | 18-6 | 528 | 1,425 | 37.1 |
| T2. North Carolina | 25 | 20-5 | 523 | 1,409 | 37.1 |
| 4. Virginia Tech | 25 | 18-7 | 539 | 1,441 | 37.4 |
| 5. Wake Forest | 25 | 13-12 | 606 | 1,601 | 37.9 |
Assists On Made Baskets
Wake Forest finished with 13 assists on 20 made baskets for the contest (65.0 percent). In 25 games this season, the Demon Deacons have totaled 421 assists on 627 field goals (67.1 percent) which would mark the highest percentage in a single season within the Megan Gebbia era.
The Demon Deacons are averaging 16.8 assists per game, third in the ACC behind Virginia's 18.7 and Duke's 17.3 assists. Additionally, the Deacs are on pace to have the fourth-most assists in program history and the 16.8 assists per game currently ranks fourth in program history:
| Season | Total Assists | Total Games | Assists/G |
| 1987-88 | 563 | 31 | 18.2 |
| 1988-89 | 484 | 28 | 17.3 |
| 1986-87 | 466 | 27 | 17.3 |
| 2025-26 | 421 | 25 | 16.8 |
| 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 Demon Deacons forced the Tar Heels into 13 turnovers, converting 15 points off of those takeaways. Wake Forest has forced 10 or more takeaways 91 times in the last 94 games, a stretch dating back to January of 2022.
Through 25 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 14.2 turnovers per game.
Owning the Paint
The Demon Deacons had another excellent game in the paint, with 32 points posted inside, while allowing SMU to score 28, a four-point deficit.
Across 25 games, the Deacs have totaled 792 points in the paint (31.7 per game).
Sharpshooting Deacs
Against Virginia, 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 160 threes (6.4 3FG per game).
Over the last 12 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 7.2 threes made per game and the 86 threes made have accounted for 53.8 percent of the threes made for the entire season. Additionally, the Deacs are shooting at a high clip during that 12-game stretch, knocking down 86-of-208 3FG (41.4 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 15th nationally, shooting 58.9 percent from the field:
| Rank | Field Goal Percentage |
| 1. Grace Oliver (Wake Forest) | 58.9 pct. |
| 2. Sakima Walker (Cal) | 55.9 pct. |
| 3. Toby Fournier (Duke) | 55.2 pct. |
| 4. Uche Izoje (Syracuse) | 54.6 pct. |
| 5. Ra Shayna Kyle (Miami) | 53.5 pct. |
Additionally, she has had one of the best seasons in program history as her 58.9 percent ranks seventh 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. North Carolina (February 8)
Result: L – 84-56
- Freshman guard Milan Brown reached over double figures in scoring for a fifth consecutive game, finishing with 13 points to lead the Deacs (13-12, 3-10 ACC). She went 6-for-11 from the field and also added five rebounds and three assists.
- The reigning freshman of the week is averaging 16.8 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game over the last five games.
- Freshman forward Opal Bird and sophomore guard Aurora Sørbye chipped in eight points, as Bird also contributed three rebounds and a team-high four assists. Freshman guard Caitlyn Jones posted seven points and three assists.
Versus Louisville
Series: Louisville leads 12-1
Last: Jan. 5, 2025
Result: L, 76-81 (OT)
- Despite shooting nearly 60 percent from the floor and 50 percent from beyond-the-arc, the Wake Forest women's basketball team dropped a tightly-contested matchup, 81-76, in overtime last season.
- The Demon Deacons were led by a career-high scoring performance from sophomore guard Rylie Theuerkauf who finished the night with 17 points. The Tenafly, N.J. native started the game a perfect 5-of-5 from the field including a perfect 4-for-4 from three.
- Theuerkauf ended the game shooting 6-of-9 from the field and hit a career-best five threes on eight attempts. This included the game-tying three with 11 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime.
- Wake Forest outshot the Cardinals from the field and three as the Deacs converted on a blistering 59 percent of its shots (27-of-46 FG) and 53 percent from behind the arc (10-of-19 3FG).
- Wake Forest assisted on 21 of its 27 made baskets (78 percent) against Louisville. 21 assists marks the most this season by the Deacs and most against an ACC opponent since Jan. 19, 2017 in an 80-77 victory over North Carolina. It was the third time this season Wake Forest logged at least 20 assists, with the first two coming against Winthrop and Gardner-Webb (both 20).
The Demon Deacons are off over the weekend for the second bye of the conference season before returning to the court when they host Notre Dame on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game will also serve as the annual Black History Month Spotlight Game.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6 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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