Wake Forest Demon Deacons Clash with North Carolina State Wolfpack at Lawrence Joel Coliseum

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter in Winston-Salem.

The Demon Deacons have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last three games, they've experienced both highs and lows. A victory against Clemson showcased Wake Forest's ability to score effectively, putting up 87 points with a solid field goal percentage of 46 percent and converting two-point attempts at an impressive rate of 54 percent. This game also highlighted their defensive prowess with seven steals and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.6.

However, inconsistency has been an issue for Wake Forest as seen in the subsequent match against Virginia where they scored only 67 points and shot just 39 percent from the field. Despite this setback, they managed to maintain a strong free-throw percentage at approximately 82 percent.

Their most recent game against Pittsburgh ended narrowly with a loss by just two points despite scoring a respectable total of 79 points and maintaining good shooting accuracy from both inside (63 percent on two-point attempts) and outside the arc (37 percent on three-pointers).

The venue itself could play into Wake Forest's hands; historically, home-court advantage has proven beneficial for many teams due to familiar surroundings and supportive crowds.

As we look forward to this matchup, it will be crucial for Wake Forest to capitalize on their offensive strengths while tightening up defensively if they wish to secure another win for their record.

Fans can catch all the action live from Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 28th at 18:00 local time or tune into ACC Network channel number 612 for national coverage.