Home opener and early stretch
Wake Forest’s women’s basketball program unveiled its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule on Friday, outlining a slate that blends home dominance with a handful of carefully chosen road tests.
The Demon Deacons will play nine home games at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, giving the fan base a steady stream of action throughout November.
The season opens on November 2 against USC Upstate, and the team will enjoy a six‑game home stretch that runs from November 5 through November 23.
A highlight of the early schedule is the Arizona State Invitational in Tempe, where Wake Forest will meet Quinnipiac on November 28 before facing the host Sun Devils on November 29.
Road tests and holiday challenges
Later in the month, the Deacons travel to Arkansas for the fourth annual SEC/ACC Challenge on December 3, then head to Auburn on December 6 for another road test.
Returning six key contributors from the 2025‑26 campaign provide continuity, while seven newcomers are expected to inject fresh energy into the roster.
Among the returnees, Mary Carter led the team in three‑point shooting last season, while Aurora Sørbye paced the squad in assists and all‑around playmaking.
New arrivals include Oshauna Holland, the all‑time leading scorer in North Carolina high school girls basketball, and Adora Nwude, who helped her prep school capture a national championship.
With a 14‑win record and a second WNIT appearance in the past four seasons, the coaching staff believes the blend of experience and fresh talent positions the program for a strong push in the upcoming campaign.