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Can Wake Forest Continue Their Winning Streak at Silvio O. Conte Forum?

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Boston College Eagles at the Silvio O. Conte Forum, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter based on recent performances. The Demon Deacons have been showcasing their prowess on the court with an impressive winning streak, and they are looking to extend this run in their upcoming game.


Feb 28, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; A detailed view of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketballs prior to the first half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past games, Wake Forest has demonstrated a robust offensive strategy, scoring 86 points against Virginia Tech and an even more dominant 91 points against Presbyterian. Their field goal percentage stood at 44 percent and 55 percent respectively in these games, indicating efficient shooting from the team. Additionally, their free throw performance was exceptional with a staggering 90 percent accuracy against Virginia Tech and an equally impressive 91 percent against Presbyterian.


Defensively, Wake Forest has also been solid; they managed to block nine shots in their game against Presbyterian while stealing the ball eight times from Delaware State Hornets. This defensive solidity complements their offensive firepower well.


Jan 14, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles forward Devin McGlockton (21) shoots through the defense of Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) during the second half at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

The team's ability to capitalize on turnovers is another aspect that could play a significant role in the upcoming game; they scored 23 points off turnovers against Virginia Tech and increased this number to 26 points off turnovers when facing Presbyterian.


Wake Forest's rebounding has been strong as well; they outrebounded Delaware State by two rebounds overall but showed particular strength on offensive rebounds with eleven compared to Delaware State's six.


Jan 14, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Matthew Marsh (33) hang from the basket after dunking the ball during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

The venue for this matchup may pose challenges as it is an away game for Wake Forest at Chestnut Hill. However, if past performances are anything to go by, fans can expect them to adapt quickly and maintain their competitive edge.


The scheduled date for this exciting encounter is January 3rd, tipping off at midnight UTC time (7:00 PM Eastern Time). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ACC Network channel number 612 or attend live at Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill if possible.

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