NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Grace Oliver, returning to her home state, delivered a dominant performance with 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead Wake Forest to a 79-65 victory over Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

The Demon Deacons (14-14, 4-11 ACC) used a blistering first-quarter offensive display to build a double-digit lead they would never relinquish, snapping a two-game skid and completing a season sweep of the Eagles (5-25, 1-14). The most important stretch of the game came in the opening period, where Wake Forest established its superiority on both ends of the floor. After a slow start from both teams, the Demon Deacons erupted, shooting 10 of 16 from the field and 4 of 7 from three-point range in the quarter to take a commanding 26-15 lead. This early cushion proved critical, as it allowed Wake Forest to withstand Boston College’s persistent pressure and occasional scoring runs throughout the contest.

Oliver, a 6-foot-1 forward from nearby Norwell, Massachusetts, was the catalyst. She scored 10 of her points in the first quarter, showcasing her versatility with a three-pointer, multiple layups, and activity on the glass. Her presence inside was a constant issue for Boston College, as she collected five offensive rebounds and helped Wake Forest to a 32-20 advantage in points in the paint.

Mary Carter provided crucial support for Wake Forest with 19 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Her defensive presence, alongside Oliver’s, anchored a Demon Deacons effort that held Boston College to 34.4% shooting from the field. Aurora Sørbye added nine points and four assists, while Opal Bird chipped in 10 points.

Boston College, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games, was led by Lily Carmody’s 14 points and four rebounds. Amirah Anderson came off the bench to score 12 points, all from beyond the arc, and Kayla Rolph finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. The Eagles struggled with efficiency, scoring just 65 points on 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 91.4, and were hampered by 10 turnovers that led to 12 Wake Forest points.

Despite the early deficit, Boston College showed fight. The Eagles used an 8-0 run bridging the first and second quarters, capped by a Jocelyne Grier three-pointer and an Athena Tomlinson free throw, to cut the Wake Forest lead to 26-23. The Demon Deacons responded immediately with a 7-0 spurt of their own, keyed by a Carter three-pointer and an Oliver layup, to push the margin back to 10 and regain control.

Wake Forest’s offensive execution was sharp throughout. The Demon Deacons shot 52.8% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, posting an offensive rating of 116.8. Their ball movement, while resulting in only six assists, created high-quality looks against an Eagles defense that entered the game ranked near the bottom of the ACC.

The third quarter saw Boston College make its most concerted push. Trailing 40-29 at halftime, the Eagles opened the second half with a Rolph three-pointer and later used a 7-0 run, featuring free throws from Erin Houpt and a Carmody layup, to close within 45-41. Each time, however, Wake Forest had an answer. Carter and Oliver combined for key baskets to steady the Demon Deacons, who took a 60-46 lead into the final period.

Any lingering hope for a Boston College comeback was extinguished early in the fourth quarter. After the Eagles cut the lead to 58-52 on consecutive three-pointers from Anderson, Wake Forest called a timeout and proceeded to score on its next three possessions. A Carter three-pointer, an Oliver layup, and another Carter three-pointer pushed the lead back to 66-55 with just over five minutes to play, effectively sealing the outcome.

The Demon Deacons also excelled at the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts, while Boston College managed 11 of 15. Wake Forest’s defense, which recorded six steals and two blocks, limited Boston College’s leading scorer, Carmody, to 5-of-14 shooting from the field.

Attendance was 1,113. Wake Forest will travel to face North Carolina State on Thursday. Boston College’s next game is at Syracuse on Sunday.