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Wake Forest Demon Deacons Set to Host Louisville Cardinals at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Louisville Cardinals at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming matchup promises to be a captivating display of collegiate basketball prowess, and if recent performances are any indication, the Demon Deacons have positioned themselves as a formidable force on their home court.


Mar 8, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Bobi Klintman (34) scores in the first half of the second round at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Wake Forest team has been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance in previous games. On December 21st against Presbyterian's Blue Hose, they put up a staggering 91 points with an exceptional field goal percentage of 55 percent and an even more impressive three-point percentage of 57 percent. Their offensive firepower was complemented by a solid defense that racked up nine blocks and forced numerous turnovers leading to 26 points off turnovers.


Similarly, in their game against Delaware State's Hornets on December 19th, Wake Forest continued their high-scoring trend with an 88-point finish. They maintained a strong shooting performance from both inside and beyond the arc while also capitalizing on second-chance points with 19 rebounds contributing significantly to their victory.


Against N.J.I.T.'s Highlanders earlier in December, Wake Forest once again proved they could maintain consistency in scoring and defense. With an overwhelming presence in the paint resulting in 42 points and fast break opportunities that led to another win for WFD.


Louisville Cardinals will have quite the challenge ahead as they face WFD's robust offense and agile defense. While Louisville brings its own set of skills to the table, it is hard not to acknowledge that WFD has been playing some electrifying basketball lately.


Given these statistics and performances, it would be reasonable for fans of WFD to expect another high-scoring game come January 20th when they take on Louisville at home. The team has shown no signs of slowing down offensively while also keeping things tight on defense – a combination that should instill confidence heading into this matchup.


Fans eager to support Wake Forest can catch all the action live at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or tune into ESPN Networks at precisely six o'clock PM Eastern Time for what promises to be another thrilling game day experience.

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