Wake Forest Demon Deacons Set to Tangle with Pittsburgh Panthers at Capital One Arena

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 14th at Capital One Arena in Washington, promises to be a thrilling encounter.

In their last outing, the Demon Deacons showcased a strong performance against the Fighting Irish. With a decisive 72-59 victory, they demonstrated both offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The team shot an impressive 46 percent from the field and an even more notable 51 percent from two-point range. Their ability to control the paint was evident as they outscored their opponents with 38 points in that area.

Defensively, Wake Forest was just as dominant. They blocked seven shots and made six steals while limiting Notre Dame's shooting percentage to just 29 percent from the field. This defensive intensity allowed them to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 15 points off of them.

The rebounding battle was also won by Wake Forest; they grabbed a total of 37 rebounds compared to Notre Dame's 35. Particularly noteworthy was their offensive rebounding which led to second-chance opportunities resulting in 16 second-chance points.

The upcoming game will test whether Wake Forest can maintain this level of play away from home soil at Capital One Arena—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that could influence both teams' performances.

Fans looking forward to this matchup can catch all the action on ESPN2 on March 14th at Capital One Arena starting at 6:30 PM local time (Eastern Time). Will Wake Forest continue its winning ways or will Pittsburgh rise up and defend its home court? Only time will tell as we anticipate another exciting chapter in college basketball.