Wake Forest Demon Deacons Set to Confront Appalachian State Mountaineers
As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 20th, will see the Demon Deacons aiming to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their momentum after a series of notable performances.
The recent history of the Wake Forest team has been a testament to their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Despite a tough loss against Pittsburgh Panthers on March 14th, where they scored 69 points but allowed 81, there's an air of optimism surrounding the team's capabilities. The statistics from that game show that while they had a solid field goal percentage of 46 percent and free throw percentage of 74 percent, it was ultimately not enough to secure victory.
However, looking back at their performance against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on March 13th provides a glimpse into what Wake Forest is capable of when firing on all cylinders. They emerged victorious with a scoreline of 72-59 in that encounter. Their defensive prowess was highlighted by seven blocks and six steals while maintaining an impressive field goal percentage of 46 percent once again.
The most recent home game for WAKE against Clemson Tigers on March 9th showcased their offensive firepower as they put up an impressive tally of 81 points with remarkable efficiency – shooting at an astounding rate of 58 percent from the field and sinking free throws at an accuracy rate of 88 percent.
These past performances paint a picture: when WAKE is in sync offensively and defensively assertive; they are formidable opponents. Against APP, fans can expect them to leverage these strengths – particularly focusing on converting opportunities in the paint where they've shown dominance before.
APP will undoubtedly come prepared; however, if WAKE maintains its high shooting percentages and continues exploiting points off turnovers as effectively as in previous games – there's every reason for fans to believe in another win added to this season’s tally.
The stage is set for what could be another thrilling chapter in this season’s storybook for Wake Forest basketball enthusiasts. The action unfolds at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday night with tip-off scheduled for sharp at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans unable or preferring not to attend can catch all live-action via ESPN+ streaming services online.