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Can the Wolfpack Outmaneuver the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum?

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepare to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 10th promises to be a showcase of tactical prowess and basketball finesse.


Jan 28, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA;   Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tyree Appleby (1) makes a move against North Carolina State Wolfpack forward D.J. Burns Jr. (30) during the first half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

The Wolfpack have been on an upward trajectory, showcasing a blend of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity. In their recent game against Detroit Mercy Titans, they secured an emphatic victory with 83 points, converting 50 percent from the field and an impressive 36 percent from beyond the arc. Their fast-break points stood out at 22, indicating a team that thrives on quick transitions.


Moreover, their assist-to-turnover ratio was notable at 2.57, which speaks volumes about their playmaking abilities and ball security. The team's ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident as they scored 21 points off turnovers in that game.


Jan 28, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA;  North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jarkel Joiner (1) passes to North Carolina State Wolfpack forward D.J. Burns Jr. (30) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Against Saint Louis Billikens too, North Carolina State demonstrated resilience by overcoming a halftime deficit to win with 82 points. They maintained a consistent field goal percentage of around 50 percent while also scoring half of their free throws.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Wolfpack as they faced a setback against Tennessee Volunteers in San Antonio. Despite putting up a good fight and maintaining solid three-point shooting at around 44 percent, they fell short by nine points.


Jan 28, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA;  The game ball sits on the court during a timeout in the first half of the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

As we approach this pivotal matchup away from home turf in Winston-Salem, NC State will need to leverage its strengths while addressing areas such as free throw accuracy which dipped during these games.


Fans can catch this anticipated encounter live on ACC Network (channel 612) or attend in person at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum where both teams will battle it out for supremacy on February 10th at precisely nine o'clock in the evening Eastern Time.

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