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Wake Forest Demon Deacons Set to Battle Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance trend. The Demon Deacons have been showcasing a strong offensive game in recent matchups, with a notable victory over Presbyterian where they scored 91 points and demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy with field goals at 55 percent and three-pointers at an impressive 57 percent.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tyree Appleby (1) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Their subsequent game against Delaware State saw them maintain this high-scoring trend, putting up 88 points. The team's ability to convert from beyond the arc was evident as they made 34 percent of their three-point attempts. Additionally, Wake Forest has been effective in capitalizing on turnovers, scoring significant points off their opponents' mistakes.


In another recent game against N.J.I.T., Wake Forest continued to display offensive prowess by scoring 83 points and excelling in fast-break situations with 19 fast-break points. Their two-point field goal percentage was particularly noteworthy at approximately 64 percent, indicating a strong presence in the paint.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nelly Cummings (0) shoots a three point basket against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is set for February 1st at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans can expect Wake Forest to leverage their momentum and aim for another high-scoring performance. With recent games showing a solid assists-to-turnover ratio and an ability to control both ends of the court effectively, it's clear that Wake Forest is looking sharp as they head into this matchup.


Supporters of the Demon Deacons should mark their calendars for this exciting encounter which will be broadcasted on ACC Network channel 612. Tune in on February 1st for what promises to be an engaging battle between these two teams.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) brings the ball up court against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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