Wake Forest Demon Deacons Set to Battle Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 21st, is expected to showcase the tenacity and skill of both teams.

The Demon Deacons have shown a pattern of resilience in their recent games. On December 21st, they overcame a challenging opponent in Marshall's Thundering Herd with a final score of 66-59. Their performance was marked by an impressive rebounding effort, securing 46 rebounds compared to Marshall's 30. Furthermore, their field goal percentage stood at an efficient 47 percent.

Despite this victory, turnovers were a glaring issue for WAKE as they committed 24 against Marshall. This is an area that will need tightening up against ND if they hope to maintain control of the game.

In contrast, when WAKE faced Georgetown Hoyas on December 17th and emerged with less favorable results – scoring only 44 points and shooting just under 26 percent from two-point range – it highlighted potential vulnerabilities that ND could exploit.

However, it's worth noting that WAKE has demonstrated an ability to bounce back from setbacks with stronger defensive plays and better shot selection as seen in their subsequent win against Norfolk State Spartans on December 10th where they notched up five blocks and limited turnovers.

ND comes into this matchup with its own set of strengths which WAKE must be wary of. The Fighting Irish have been known for their aggressive play style which could disrupt WAKE’s rhythm if not properly contained.

The key battle will likely be fought on the boards; if WAKE can dominate rebounds as they did against Marshall while also curbing their turnover rate, they stand a good chance of dictating the pace against ND. Additionally, capitalizing on points in paint could prove crucial for WAKE considering it contributed significantly (34 points) to their win over Marshall.

As fans gear up for this exciting matchup between Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 21st at 7:00 PM local time (EST), all eyes will be on whether WAKE can leverage home-court advantage and continue building momentum after their recent victories. Fans unable to attend can follow along through various broadcast networks yet to be announced but should keep an eye out for updates as game day approaches.