The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-11) will attempt to end a five-game road slide when they square off against the North Carolina Tar Heels (17-3) on January 23, 2025 at Carmichael Arena.
In its most recent game, North Carolina topped Pittsburgh on Sunday, 75-58. Lexi Donarski scored a team-high 15 points (and chipped in three assists and one boards). In its most recent game, Wake Forest lost to Cal on Sunday, 67-55. Elise Williams scored a team-high 15 points (and added three assists and three boards).
Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
When is North Carolina vs. Wake Forest and when does it start?
This game between the Tar Heels and Demon Deacons will begin on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch North Carolina vs. Wake Forest
The Tar Heels and Demon Deacons will take to the court at Carmichael Arena for this matchup on January 23, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ACC Network X.
Watch women’s college basketball all season on Fubo.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Game Preview
North Carolina Stats, Odds & Insights
North Carolina outscores opponents by 19.6 points per game (scoring 73.1 per game to rank 76th in college basketball while giving up 53.5 per outing to rank eighth in college basketball) and has a +392 scoring differential overall.
The 73.1 points the Tar Heels average are 12.0 more than the Demon Deacons give up.
North Carolina makes 8.3 three-pointers per game (36th in college basketball), 3.0 more than its opponents (5.3).
The Tar Heels are posting 78.9 points per game when playing at home. When playing on the road, they are averaging 68.5 points per contest.
North Carolina has been putting up 73 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 73.1 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
Wake Forest Stats, Odds & Insights
Wake Forest scores 61.7 points per game (267th in college basketball) and concedes 61.1 (107th in college basketball) for a +10 scoring differential overall.
The Demon Deacons post 8.2 more points per game (61.7) than the Tar Heels allow (53.5).
Wake Forest connects on 5.9 three-pointers per game (199th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.1. It shoots 30.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31%.
The Demon Deacons are putting up more points at home (65.4 per game) than away (54.2).
Over its previous 10 games, Wake Forest is scoring 58.7 points per contest, three fewer points than its season average (61.7).
Want to catch this game live? Buy tickets for North Carolina vs. Wake Forest on Vivid Seats.
Tar Heels Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alyssa Ustby | 20 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
Maria Gakdeng | 16 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0 |
Lexi Donarski | 20 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
Indya Nivar | 17 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Reniya Kelly | 19 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Demon Deacons Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elise Williams | 15 | 11.7 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Malaya Cowles | 17 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Rylie Theuerkauf | 18 | 9.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
DeMeara Hinds | 18 | 8.7 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
Tamia Jones | 17 | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Rep your favorite team with officially licensed apparel from Lids or Fanatics.
And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.