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Notre Dame Clashes with Wake Forest in a Duel of Wits and Will at Capital One Arena

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Capital One Arena. The Irish are coming into this game riding a wave of momentum, having secured a victory in their previous outing.


Feb 4, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Nate Laszewski (14) attempts a three point basket overWake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tyree Appleby (1) in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game, Notre Dame showcased their offensive prowess by putting up 84 points against the Yellow Jackets. Their shooting was particularly impressive, with field goal percentages standing strong at 54 percent from the floor and an exceptional 52 percent from beyond the arc. Free throw accuracy was also on point, as they made 84 percent of their attempts.


The team's ability to share the ball was evident with 16 assists on record, although they'll be looking to tighten up ball security after committing 14 turnovers. On defense, while not recording any blocks, they managed to snag four steals and out-rebounded their opponents by nine boards.


Notre Dame's performance in clutch moments has been noteworthy; despite being tied three times and experiencing four lead changes during their last game, they held firm to close out with a win. This resilience will be crucial when facing Wake Forest.


The venue itself could play a role in this matchup. With both teams familiar with Capital One Arena's environment due to recent play there — it being neutral ground — neither side should have a distinct home-court advantage.


Fans can expect Notre Dame Fighting Irish to leverage their sharpshooting skills and aim for better ball control as they go head-to-head against Wake Forest Demon Deacons on March 13th at 6:30 PM (UTC). The action will unfold live on ESPN for those who wish to witness every thrilling moment of this contest.

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