Duke Women Stun Wake Forest with Jaw Dropping Performance

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Toby Fournier scored 17 points, Oluchi Okananwa added 15 points and No. 13 Duke beat Wake Forest 72-47 on Thursday night. The Blue Devils forced 33 turnovers, which helped them build a significant lead early in the game. Fournier, who has been impressive in her rookie season, shot 6-10 from the field, including 2-4 from beyond the arc. Her impressive performance was complemented by Okananwa, who added 15 points on 6-11 shooting from the field. The Blue Devils were in control from the tip, using their aggressive defense to disrupt Wake Forest's offense. They turned the 33 turnovers into 24 points, which proved to be the difference in the game. The Demon Deacons struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 36% from the field and 22% from three-point range. Duke, on the other hand, shot 46% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils also outrebounded Wake Forest 37-29, including 15-10 on the offensive glass. With the win, Duke improved to 15-3 on the season, while Wake Forest fell to 12-7. The Blue Devils will look to continue their winning streak on Sunday when they host Virginia Tech. The Demon Deacons, meanwhile, will travel to Notre Dame on Sunday. Thursday's win was a testament to Duke's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome a tough opponent on the road. Fournier and Okananwa led the charge, but the entire team contributed to the victory. The Blue Devils' defense was stifling, and their offense was efficient, which allowed them to pull away from Wake Forest. As the season heats up, Duke will look to build on this momentum and make a deep run in the tournament. With freshman like Fournier and veterans like Okananwa leading the way, the Blue Devils are a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. The win over Wake Forest was a significant statement, and Duke will look to keep making noise in the conference. The Blue Devils' schedule doesn't get any easier, but they have shown that they have the talent and the determination to compete with anyone. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how Duke responds to the challenges ahead. For now, they can celebrate a big win over a tough opponent, and look forward to their next game on Sunday.