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67
Winner William & Mary W&M 3-4,0-0 CAA
64
Wake Forest WF 9-1,0-0 ACC
Winner
William & Mary W&M
3-4,0-0 CAA
67
Final
64
Wake Forest WF
9-1,0-0 ACC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
William & Mary W&M 14 28 13 12 67
Wake Forest WF 14 9 20 21 64

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Four in Double-Figures Leads Tribe to Upset Over Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Jana Sallman poured in 17 points to lead four in double figures as William & Mary handed Wake Forest its first loss of the season, 67-64, at the LJVM Coliseum on Wednesday morning.

The game began with both teams trading early baskets. Wake Forest (9-1) initially found rhythm through a 3-pointer by Grace Oliver. The Tribe (3-4) responded with Natalie Fox scoring a jumper at 8:49, assisted by Alexa Mikeska, which helped keep the visitors within striking distance.

The opening quarter saw multiple lead changes and was tightly contested, with Monet Dance's 3-pointer at 2:20 narrowing the gap before Kyah Smith tied the game at 1:30 with a 3-pointer, assisted by Cassidy Geddes. The first quarter concluded with the Tribe and Demon Deacons deadlocked at 14-14.

W&M dominated the second quarter with a decisive 28-9 run over the Deacons. The quarter was highlighted by a strong performance in the paint, where W&M scored 20 points. Sallman and Fox combined for a series of key baskets, with Sallman closing the quarter with a jumper assisted by Geddes at the 0:01 mark.

The Green and Gold effectively utilized their fast breaks and bench contributions, holding a 19-point lead at half, 42-23.

The Tribe started the third quarter with a strong offensive push, leading with a 10-0 run highlighted by Geddes' three-pointer at 7:27 and her subsequent fast-break layup. Dance assisted Geddes on the three-pointer, providing momentum that extended with Sallman's three-point play at 6:34, bringing the score to 50-25.

Despite a late surge by the Deacons, including a three-pointer by Oliver, W&M maintained control. The quarter concluded with a three-pointer from Geddes at the buzzer, ending the quarter with the Green and Gold leading 55-43.

W&M maintained their edge in the fourth quarter, opening with a fast break layup by Dynasti Pierce at 6:38, assisted by Dance, which extended their lead. Despite the Deacons' attempts to close the gap, including a late 3-pointer by Caitlyn Jones at 0:06, the Tribe held firm. Fox contributed a crucial layup at 3:58, and Dance helped secure the victory, hitting a pair of free throws with nine seconds remaining.

STAT NUGGETS
  • The Tribe capitalized on the Demon Deacons' turnovers, scoring 22 points off 17 miscues.
  • Sallman shot 8-for-12 from the floor, adding four rebounds.
  • Fox had 16 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.
  • Dance added 10, including a pair of threes.
  • Geddes dished out seven assists.
  • As a team, the Tribe shot 48% from the floor.
  • This was W&M's first win over an ACC and Power Four opponent since 2015 when they took down Clemson 58-41.
  • It also marks the program's first road non-conference winning streak since 2020.
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