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Pittsburgh Panthers Set to Host Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Petersen Events Center

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the Petersen Events Center, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Panthers have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should give them confidence going into this matchup.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nike Sibande (22) shoots a three point basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Mastodons, the Panthers secured a comfortable 62-48 victory. Their defensive prowess was on display as they racked up five blocks and six steals while holding their opponents to under 34 percent shooting from the field. Offensively, they managed a solid 47 percent from inside the arc and converted 71 percent of their free throws, indicating efficiency in scoring close to the basket and capitalizing on fouls.


The previous game saw an even more dominant performance with an impressive 86-50 win over South Carolina State's Bulldogs. The Panthers' offense was firing on all cylinders with a remarkable 50 percent field goal percentage and an exceptional assist-to-turnover ratio of over two. This level of playmaking ability could be crucial against Wake Forest.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers forward Nate Santos (5) shoots on the court  before the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons  at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Against Canisius' Golden Griffins, although it was a closer affair with multiple lead changes, Pittsburgh still emerged victorious with an 82-71 scoreline. Their three-point shooting was particularly noteworthy at an outstanding rate of 50 percent.


The Petersen Events Center has been a fortress for Pittsburgh recently; it's where they've shown that they can control both ends of the court effectively. With home-court advantage and current momentum, fans can expect aggressive defense leading to fast-break opportunities and efficient scoring from inside as well as beyond the arc.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Damari Monsanto (30) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 1st at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ACC Network channel number 612 for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting chapter in this season's campaign for Pittsburgh Panthers basketball.

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