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Can Virginia Cavaliers Continue Their Winning Streak at Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Home Court?

As the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent winning momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 11th, is set to be a showcase of skill and strategy.


Jan 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Taylor Valladay (2) looks to pass in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The Cavaliers have been on an impressive run, as evidenced by their past performances. In their last game against Fordham Rams, they dominated with a final score of 82-56. Their offensive prowess was on full display with a field goal percentage of fifty-three percent and an even more impressive three-point percentage of fifty-four percent. They also excelled in fast breaks, scoring thirty-six points in this category alone.


However, it wasn't just offense where the Cavaliers shined; they also showed strong defensive capabilities with nine steals and four blocks. This well-rounded performance was complemented by an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.11, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.


In contrast to this dominant win was a narrow defeat against Wofford Terriers where they lost by just one point (70-71). Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways such as maintaining a two-point field goal percentage above fifty percent and securing forty-five rebounds.


Against Rider Broncs earlier in the season, Virginia showcased its ability to control the paint with forty points scored inside and dominating rebounding stats – sixty total rebounds including twenty-nine offensive boards leading to twenty-six second-chance points.


These trends suggest that while Virginia has had moments of vulnerability – particularly from beyond the arc against Wofford – they have consistently demonstrated strong inside play and rebounding abilities which could be key factors in their upcoming game.


The venue might play into Wake Forest's hands as home-court advantage often boosts team morale; however, if Virginia maintains its recent form shown through statistics like high field goal percentages both overall and from two-point range along with solid defense leading to points off turnovers - they stand a good chance at coming out on top once again.


Fans can catch all the action live on February 11th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time from Winston-Salem or tune into broadcasts for what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.

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