The schedule features nine home games at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, promising thrilling encounters in Winston-Salem, including two key Big-4 matchups against NC State on Thursday, January 15, and North Carolina on Sunday, February 8.
The Demon Deacons will kick off their 2025-26 conference season at home against Georgia Tech, a 2025 NCAA Tournament team, on Sunday, December 14, followed by a game against Miami on Thursday, December 18, concluding non-conference play.
The first away game of the conference season will occur on Thursday, January 1, as the Deacs journey to face Pitt, welcoming in the New Year on the court.
The 18-game schedule will also feature all three teams that joined the ACC in 2024, with the Deacs visiting Stanford on Thursday, January 8, Cal on Sunday, January 11, and SMU on Thursday, February 5. Details regarding game times and broadcast specifics for each conference match will be shared later.
Upcoming Season Timeline
Wake Forest is just under 70 days away from beginning its season on Monday, November 3, against Radford. Additionally, the Demon Deacons will only leave Winston-Salem to participate in the 2025 Discover Puerto Rico Shootout in late November, where they will compete against Morgan State, Illinois State, and UCF.
Season Ticket Information
Women’s basketball season tickets are priced at $60 for adults, $49 for youth (ages 2-18), and $49 for seniors (ages 65+). Purchasing a season ticket package not only grants admission to all home games but also includes several exclusive benefits:
- Access to courtside seating
- Access to The Shah Basketball Club for free refreshments before and during select home games
- A lunch or dinner opportunity with the Wake Forest women’s basketball team
- “Season Ticket Holder of the Game”:
- A season ticket holder will be recognized at each game
- The selected holder will be honored on the floor during a quarter break or timeout
- Presentation of a signed team photo
- Recognition on the videoboard
Details of the Conference Schedule
Date | Opponent | Location |
Sunday, Dec. 14 | Georgia Tech | LJVM Coliseum |
Wake Forest Women’s Basketball Overview
Entering the fourth season under head coach Megan Gebbia, the Demon Deacons have revamped their roster with a mix of new young talent and veteran transfers, adding eight new players ahead of the upcoming season.
The team has also strengthened through transfers, including all-conference selections like Raven Preston from Elon and Mary Carter from Cal Poly. Additionally, they welcomed Colorado transfer Grace Oliver, a four-star recruit for the 2023 season.
Performance Highlights
The Deacs showcased exceptional ball movement last season, assisting on 59.1% of their baskets—394 out of 667—marking the highest assist percentage during Gebbia’s tenure. They forced 21 turnovers in their regular-season finale and ranked among the top 100 nationally in steals. Furthermore, Wake Forest excelled at the free-throw line, achieving a sixth-best single-season free-throw percentage in program history, completing 294 of 414 shots successfully.
Three-Point Shooting
The Deacs concluded the 2024-25 season by sinking 159 three-pointers, averaging 5.5 per game. Under Coach Gebbia, they have demonstrated outstanding shooting numbers, ranking among the top seasons in program history, showcasing their growth and potential heading into the new season.