Can the Demon Deacons Outmaneuver the Seminoles at Tucker Center?
As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Florida State Seminoles, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum from recent victories. The upcoming clash at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is poised to be a showcase of resilience and strategy.
The Demon Deacons have shown a commendable performance in their past games, especially in their latest encounter on December 21 against Marshall's Thundering Herd. Despite a slow start with only 10 points in the first quarter, they ramped up to secure a win with 66 points overall. Their scoring improved progressively throughout the game, culminating in an impressive 21-point finish in the fourth quarter. This upward trajectory is indicative of a team that knows how to build pressure and capitalize on it as the game progresses.
WAKE's statistics speak volumes about their defensive prowess; they blocked seven shots and made seven steals against Marshall, which contributed significantly to their victory margin. Moreover, they dominated rebounds with 46 compared to Marshall's 30, highlighting their control over both ends of the court.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for WAKE; turnovers were an area of concern as they gave up possession 24 times during that game. This is something they'll need to tighten up against FSU who will be looking to exploit any such weaknesses.
In contrast, when WAKE faced Georgetown Hoyas on December 17th away from home turf at McDonough Gymnasium, things didn't go as well for them. They struggled offensively with field goal percentages sitting at just 26 percent overall and lost by a margin of 16 points – indicating that maintaining consistency will be key for them going forward.
Against Norfolk State Spartans on December 10th back home at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum though, WAKE managed a narrow win despite shooting only slightly better than during their loss against Georgetown – this time securing just over one-third of field goals attempted (31 percent). It was free throws where WAKE excelled here hitting an impressive rate of 81 percent which ultimately saw them through.
Looking ahead towards FSU who will have home-court advantage come New Year’s Eve morning showdown scheduled for noon local time; it's clear that if WAKE can maintain strong defense while improving ball security and shot selection – particularly from beyond the arc where they've been inconsistent – there’s every chance they could outmaneuver FSU’s defenses.
Demon Deacon fans should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup which promises plenty of action right before ringing in the new year! The game will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel number:612 so no fan has to miss out on what could very well be one more step towards greatness for Wake Forest Demon Deacons women’s basketball team this season.