Wake Forest women's basketball suffered a loss to No. 25 North Carolina, finishing with a score of 84-56 during their annual Play4Kay game. Freshman guard Milan Brown led the team with 13 points, marking her fifth consecutive game in double figures as the Deacs fall to 13-12 overall and 3-10 in the ACC. Despite a strong start, they couldn't maintain momentum against a dominant Tar Heel squad. The Deacs excelled in team play, recording 13 assists on 20 made baskets.

By the Numbers
  • Milan Brown scored 13 points, averaging 16.8 points and 9.2 rebounds over the last five games.
  • Wake Forest forced 13 turnovers by North Carolina, resulting in 15 points off turnovers.
Yes, But

Despite the Deacs' strong defensive efforts, they struggled with execution, particularly concerning second-chance points and three-pointers, which negatively impacted their performance against NC.

State of Play
  • Wake Forest is currently 13-12 overall and facing challenges in the ACC with a 3-10 record.
  • The team has five games remaining in the season, including a tough matchup against Louisville next.
What's Next

The Deacons will next face nationally-ranked Louisville on Thursday night, requiring an adjustment following the loss to North Carolina to stay competitive in their final games of the season.

Bottom Line

Wake Forest needs to refine their execution and defensive strategy quickly to remain competitive in the ACC and improve their performance in the crucial final games of the season.