Wake Forest Demon Deacons Host Syracuse Orange in Women's Basketball Showdown at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Syracuse Orange at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming women's basketball game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the court.

The Demon Deacons have shown resilience and strategic prowess in their past games. Despite a tough loss against Georgetown Hoyas where they scored 44 points, they bounced back with a win over Marshall Thundering Herd, putting up 66 points. This victory was marked by an impressive field goal percentage of 47 percent and a three-point shooting accuracy of 46 percent. Their defense was also noteworthy with seven blocks and seven steals.

However, consistency remains an area for improvement as demonstrated in their narrow win against Norfolk State Spartans where they scored only 51 points. The team managed an exceptional free throw percentage of 81 percent but struggled from the field with just a 31 percent shooting rate.

The venue could play a significant role in this matchup; playing at home has its advantages, including familiar courts and supportive fans that could provide the extra motivation needed for Wake Forest.

With these trends in mind, fans should expect Wake Forest to focus on capitalizing on their strong defensive plays while aiming for higher shooting efficiency from both inside and beyond the arc. Maintaining control over turnovers will also be crucial as it has been an area of concern in previous games.

Mark your calendars for January 11th at 4:30 PM local time when these two teams face off at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Fans can catch all the action live as both teams vie for victory on this anticipated game day.