Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Paint Domination: Enough to Best Pittsburgh Panthers?
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced off against the Pittsburgh Panthers in a game that ended with a score of 81-69. The Demon Deacons now stand with an additional loss, while the Panthers add another win to their record.
In an intense matchup at the Capital One Arena, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons showcased a robust performance despite falling short against the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Demon Deacons were particularly effective inside, scoring 34 points in the paint compared to the Panthers' 30. However, it was not enough to secure victory as they trailed behind with a final score of 69-81.
The game saw both teams putting up a strong fight on defense and offense. The Demon Deacons made good use of their opportunities from turnovers, converting them into 16 points. They also demonstrated agility and defensive skill by accumulating 10 steals over the course of play.
Wake Forest's shooting was notable for its efficiency from two-point range where they shot at an impressive rate of 59 percent but struggled beyond the arc with only six three-pointers made out of twenty-one attempts for a modest three-point percentage of 29 percent. Their free throw performance was solid as they hit 17 out of their total 23 attempts which rounds up to about a strong showing at approximately 74 percent accuracy from the line.
Rebounding played an essential role in this contest; however, it was one area where Wake Forest fell short compared to their opponents. They gathered a total of twenty-seven rebounds—eighteen defensive and seven offensive—while Pittsburgh managed thirty-three rebounds overall.
Despite these efforts by Wake Forest players, including ten fast break points and maintaining possession effectively with only two team turnovers throughout playtime, it wasn't sufficient against Pittsburgh's balanced attack which included nine successful three-point shots contributing significantly towards their higher field goal percentage at around forty-eight percent overall.
As fans look forward to future games following this quarterfinal event in Washington D.C., they can catch upcoming broadcasts featuring Wake Forest as they continue striving for success on court during this season's competitions.