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Wake Forest Demon Deacons to Face 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 can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Demon Deacons have been showcasing an impressive performance trend, with their recent games indicating a strong offensive presence.


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

In their last three outings, Wake Forest has consistently outscored their opponents. Against Presbyterian Blue Hose, they secured a commanding victory with 91 points to 68, demonstrating remarkable accuracy from both the field and free-throw line with shooting percentages of 55 and 91 respectively. Their prowess was not limited to offense; they also tallied nine blocks and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 26 points off them.


Continuing this trend, the team faced Delaware State Hornets and emerged victorious once again with an 88-point finish against the Hornets' 59. The game statistics reveal that Wake Forest maintained a solid field goal percentage of around 48 while converting nearly three-quarters of their free throws. They also showed dominance in rebounding and second-chance points.


Their most recent match against N.J.I.T. Highlanders further solidified their winning streak as they put up another strong performance with an impressive field goal percentage of over 56 percent and excelled in fast-break situations by scoring 19 points.


The consistent theme across these games is Wake Forest's ability to maintain high shooting percentages while effectively managing turnovers and leveraging them into scoring opportunities. Additionally, their defensive efforts have been notable with blocks and steals contributing significantly to disrupting opponents' plays.


As we look ahead to the upcoming game scheduled for January 20th at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, fans can expect Wake Forest's momentum to play a key role against Louisville Cardinals. With such robust performances leading up to this matchup, it will be interesting to see how this form translates on game day.


Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN Networks for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest between two competitive teams.

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