Wake Forest Demon Deacons Dominate Panthers in a Show of Offensive Might at Home
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons secured a commanding victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 91-58. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Panthers fall to 0-1. The Demon Deacons' offense was on full display, outscoring the Panthers in both halves with tallies of 45 and 46 points respectively.
The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum witnessed an exceptional performance by the Wake Forest team, who showcased their offensive capabilities by shooting an outstanding 61 percent from the field compared to Pittsburgh's mere 29 percent. The home side also excelled beyond the arc, hitting half of their three-point attempts. Their free throw accuracy was nearly flawless at an impressive 95 percent rate.
Wake Forest's defensive efforts were equally notable as they managed to block three shots and steal the ball five times from their opponents. They dominated on rebounds with a total of 39 against Pittsburgh's 29, which included securing more defensive rebounds (29) than Pittsburgh had in total.
A key factor contributing to Wake Forest's success was their ability to distribute the ball effectively; they racked up twice as many assists as turnovers (18 assists and only nine turnovers), demonstrating efficient ball handling and teamwork throughout the game. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring twelve points off them.
On offense, Wake Forest showed balance and versatility. They scored thirty-eight points in paint and added another eleven through second-chance opportunities, indicating their control under both baskets.
While Pittsburgh did manage some resistance with eighteen second-chance points and ten points off turnovers, it wasn't enough to challenge Wake Forest’s dominance during this conference game that saw no ties or lead changes after the initial one early in play.
Looking ahead for fans of Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball: The next game is set against Duke Blue Devils at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum located in Winston-Salem, NC on February 24th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match can be watched nationally on ESPN channel number two hundred six for those eager to follow along live.