Wake Forest vs. Presbyterian Women's Basketball
By: Keion Robinson and Kenzie Pittenger
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Back in LJVM Coliseum for part two of its three-game week, Wake Forest women’s basketball hosted Presbyterian on Thursday evening in its second contest of the 2026-27 season. The Demon Deacons clicked on all cylinders during the final 20 minutes, comfortably knocking off the Blue Hose in an 85-53 finish.
DUUUUUBBBB 🤩 pic.twitter.com/YlD6EZO3aK
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
The Deacs had a strong balance of scoring throughout their roster, led by Mary Carter’s 14 points to lead all players. Likewise, to Monday’s season opener over USC Upstate, the forward again impressed defensively with a game-high three blocks while adding three steals – matching her career-best in the latter.
Nothing but Cash 💸 pic.twitter.com/NFxzczlzrN
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
Graduate student Breauna Ware joined Carter in double-digit scoring with 10 points. She shot 4-for-8 from the floor while chipping in three steals, tying her career high.
First career points for Cash 💸
The Deacs are loving it! pic.twitter.com/qQBkmkNCgI
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
Freshman Oshauna Holland finished just short of a double-double, totaling eight points and a game-high nine rebounds in just over 20 minutes of court time.
More Deacs on the board!
Kenzie gets her first collegiate points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7H60Ng4t7P
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
Junior Aurora Sørbye totaled nine points, two assists and two rebounds while redshirt sophomore Mckenzie Swanson hauled in a career-high seven rebounds.
First field goal as a Deac for Ramiyah! 👌 pic.twitter.com/TD7llitvpY
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
Redshirt junior Ramiyah Byrd and freshman Alexis Cashdollar made their first appearances as Demon Deacons during Thursday evening. Byrd tallied seven points and five rebounds while Cashdollar swished her first career three-pointer in the fourth quarter.
First career points for Adora 🎩 pic.twitter.com/ilSgcphJ2t
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
As a team, the Deacs shot 51.7 percent from the floor (31-for-60) and 40 percent from beyond the arc. The team also forced 23 turnovers and collected 16 steals.
The steal and score to force a timeout!
Wake on a 10-0 run 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NgDovpKhV8
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
Key Notes
The Deacs’ 85 points was their most scored since 93 vs. Morgan State on Nov. 26, 2025.
Wake Forest found its groove in an absolute scoring surge during the third quarter, making 11-of-15 field goal attempts (73.3 percent).
The Demon Deacons made their presence felt on the offensive rebounding end, finishing with 13.
Oshauna Holland’s five led all individuals.
11 players scored for Wake Forest during the evening.
Five players netted their first points as Demon Deacons.
AND ONEEEE💪 pic.twitter.com/9v7lHXaYAm
— Wake Forest Women's Basketball (@WakeWBB) November 6, 2026
From Head Coach Megan Gebbia
“Tonight was a fun win. We did a great job of sharing the ball, finishing with 18 assists, as well as giving effort on the defensive end and rebounding. I liked how we got after it on the offensive glass – several players did well there. It was great to see so many players contribute as we shot the ball well. We still have areas where we can get better, and we’re excited to keep building for our next matchup on Sunday.”
Next Up
Wake Forest will wrap its first week of the season with a Sunday afternoon matchup versus Mercer inside LJVM Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and the game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
The program will hold its Salute to Service game during the afternoon, proudly honoring the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. In-venue recognition of veterans will take place through promotional reads, videoboard content and in-stand moments. Additionally, all fans in attendance will receive a mini-American flag.

