Demon Deacons Set to Storm the Wolfpack's Lair at PNC Arena

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Demon Deacons have shown a pattern of strong offensive performances, coupled with an ability to control the defensive glass.

In their last outing against the Cavaliers, Wake Forest demonstrated their scoring prowess with an impressive 66 points and a field goal percentage of 50 percent. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective, hitting at a rate of 52 percent. Additionally, they dominated on rebounds with a total of 41 compared to their opponents' 26. This rebounding strength was not an anomaly; in their previous game against Miami (FL), they grabbed 43 rebounds and showed tenacity in overtime to secure an 86-82 victory.

However, ball security has been an area for improvement as evidenced by their high turnover count in recent games – totaling 17 against Virginia and even more concerning were the 20 turnovers when they faced Florida State. Despite this setback, Wake Forest managed to score over eighty points in that contest as well.

The upcoming match is expected to be intense as both teams will be looking for conference victories. The Demon Deacons will need to leverage their rebounding advantage and maintain efficiency from behind the arc where they've been shooting nearly forty percent recently.

Fans should expect Wake Forest's offense to come out strong once again but will need them to tighten up ball handling if they are going to overcome NC State on their home court.

The action unfolds on January 17th at PNC Arena in Raleigh; tip-off is scheduled for local time zone convenience. For those unable to attend, coverage will be available nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve.