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Pittsburgh Panthers Primed for Showdown with Wake Forest at Capital One

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this anticipated matchup. The game is set to unfold at the Capital One Arena, a venue that has witnessed many thrilling basketball contests. With its vibrant atmosphere and passionate crowd, it's a place where home-court advantage can be a significant factor.


Jan 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes reacts on the sidelines against at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Panthers' performance last season offers insights into their potential on the court. Despite an unremarkable field goal percentage and three-point percentage, they excelled in free throws and two-point shots, boasting a perfect success rate. Their true shooting percentage also reflected efficiency when taking scoring opportunities into account.


Statistically speaking, the team showed consistency across various aspects of the game. They averaged 75 points per game with contributions from both inside and outside the paint—evident from their average of nearly 26 field goals made per game which included nine three-pointers and almost 17 two-pointers.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel reacts on the court against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, they were formidable as well; averaging over four blocks and five steals per contest shows their ability to disrupt opponents' plays. However, discipline could be an area of improvement since they committed over 16 personal fouls on average each game.


Rebounding was another strong suit for Pittsburgh with an average of over 33 rebounds per game—a critical component that often dictates possession and control of the pace.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) dribbles against Pittsburgh Panthers forward Jorge Diaz Graham (31) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

With these trends in mind, fans can expect a strategic battle against Wake Forest. The Panthers will likely leverage their strengths in free throw accuracy and two-point conversions while aiming to maintain defensive pressure without conceding too many fouls.


The upcoming clash is scheduled for March 14th at 2:30 PM Eastern Time at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., USA. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 as both teams vie for victory on this promising stage.

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