WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Truist, an Official Banking Partner of Wake Forest Athletics and Presenting Partner of Wake Forest Women’s Athletics, brings this weekly update highlighting the latest news from the Demon Deacons’ women’s programs.
Women’s Golf: Season Opener in Florida
The No. 12 Wake Forest women’s golf team kicks off its 2025 spring season at the Moon Golf Invitational at Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, Fla..
- Hosted by: University of Louisville
- Field: 17 teams, including five ACC opponents
Women’s Basketball: Tough Loss at Syracuse, Rivalry Game Ahead
Last Game: Wake Forest vs. Syracuse
- The Demon Deacons started strong, leading by as much as 12 points in the second quarter.
- Demeara Hinds scored 14 points, leading the team for the second consecutive game.
Upcoming Games:
- Thursday: Big-4 rivalry game vs. No. 3 Duke (6:00 p.m. at LJVM Coliseum)
- Sunday: Road matchup vs. No. 20 Georgia Tech (ACC Network)
Women’s Tennis: Undefeated Home Stand, Road Trip Begins
Wake Forest won both matches during its lone home stand of February:
- 4-1 vs. Furman (Friday)
- 4-0 vs. James Madison (Sunday)
Standout Performers:
- Sankavi Gownder (6-3, 6-2 vs. Furman & JMU) – 7-1 season record in dual matches.
- Whitley Pate (6-2, 6-3 vs. Furman & 6-2, 6-0 vs. JMU).
Next Up: Six-match road trip, starting with a doubleheader vs. No. 22 South Carolina & Western Carolina in Columbia, S.C.
Track & Field: Robbie Grace Continues Dominance
Robbie Grace earned her fifth-consecutive first-place finish in the long jump at the Doc Hale meet in Blacksburg, Va.
- Grace holds the Wake Forest long jump record (6.22m).
- Six Demon Deacons earned podium finishes across two meets last weekend.
Upcoming Competitions:
- Two meets in Boston
- Events in Lynchburg, Va. & Clemson, S.C.
Women’s Soccer: Six Deacons Sign Professional Contracts
Following a historic season, six Wake Forest women’s soccer players signed pro contracts:
- Zara Chavoshi – Orlando Pride (NWSL)
- Emily Murphy – Newcastle United
- Emily Colton – DC Power
- Malaika Meena – Bristol City
- Laurel Ansbrow – Fort Lauderdale United FC
- Nikayla Small – AFC Toronto
Wake Forest now has six former players on active NWSL rosters.
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About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest combines world-class academics, a Power 4 athletics program, and a top-ranked metro market. A founding ACC member, Wake Forest has won 59 conference titles and 10+ national championships.
Main campuses in:
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Washington, D.C.
