WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Interstat) — The unbeaten Wake Forest women’s basketball team looks to continue its strong start to the season when it hosts in-state foe North Carolina Central on Thursday at Joel Coliseum.

The Demon Deacons (4-0) are coming off a 66-61 home win over Mercer on Nov. 13. Grace Oliver led the way with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Mary Carter added 16 points and Raven Preston nearly recorded a double-double with 10 points and nine boards. Wake Forest has won its first four games by an average margin of 18.5 points.

North Carolina Central (1-2) arrives with momentum after earning its first victory of the season, a 66-53 win over UNC Asheville on Nov. 13. The Eagles were powered by a pair of double-doubles, with Aniya Finger scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, and Morgan Callahan adding 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The game marks the first of a two-game homestand for the Demon Deacons before they travel to Puerto Rico for a multi-team event. The Eagles continue a challenging non-conference slate that sees them play six of their first seven games on the road.