Wake Forest Demon Deacons Host Saint Louis Billikens at George Q. Cannon Activities Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Saint Louis Billikens at the George Q. Cannon Activities Center, fans are eager for a turnaround after a string of challenging performances. The upcoming game on November 21st is an opportunity for WAKE to prove their resilience and capability to bounce back.
In their last outing on November 19th against BYU Cougars, WAKE struggled offensively, managing only 44 points compared to the Cougars' 67. Their field goal percentage was a mere 26 percent, and they were particularly ineffective from beyond the arc with just a 17 percent success rate. Despite these struggles, there were positive takeaways; notably, their defensive efforts resulted in 14 steals.
The game against North Carolina A&T Aggies on November 15th showed similar patterns with WAKE scoring only slightly higher at 51 points but still falling short of victory by five points. However, they did show improvement in free throw accuracy with a commendable rate of approximately 71 percent.
Looking ahead to SLU, it's clear that offensive efficiency must be WAKE's focus if they hope to secure a win. The team has demonstrated tenacity on defense but will need more than just steals and blocks to overcome opponents like SLU.
SLU comes into this match-up as formidable opponents; however, their performance will also be under scrutiny as they face off against an eager WAKE team looking for redemption.
WAKE fans should expect head coach Jen Hoover to emphasize shooting drills and offensive schemes leading up to the game day. With better shot selection and improved execution from key players such as Ivana Raca and Gina Conti who have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season despite recent setbacks could be pivotal for success.
The upcoming clash is not just about winning or losing; it’s about setting the tone for the rest of WAKE's season – showing that this team can overcome adversity and compete with determination no matter who stands across them on court.
Fans can catch all the action live from Laie when Wake Forest takes on Saint Louis at George Q. Cannon Activities Center on Monday night at 6:00 PM local time (11:00 PM Eastern).