Can Wake Forest Bounce Back at Petersen Events Center?

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around their recent performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 23rd, will be a test of resilience for the Demon Deacons.

Analyzing past performances, it's clear that Wake Forest has been struggling. In their last game against Virginia Cavaliers, despite a strong fourth quarter where they scored 28 points, they fell short with a final score of 79-87. Their field goal percentage stood at 40 percent and three-point shots were just 32 percent successful. They also had fewer rebounds than Virginia with only 29 compared to Virginia's 33.

The previous away game against Duke Blue Devils further highlighted areas for improvement as they managed only a field goal percentage of 33 and an alarming two-point shot success rate of just 17 percent. Turnovers were also an issue; they gave up possession a total of twenty-three times which contributed to their defeat with a scoreline of 46-69.

However, there is some hope in the statistics from these games. The Demon Deacons have shown tenacity in defense with steals numbering nine against both opponents and have demonstrated an ability to draw fouls effectively leading to free throw opportunities where they have maintained percentages above seventy.

The venue may play its part as well; playing away from home can be challenging but it could also serve as motivation for Wake Forest to step up and prove themselves on unfamiliar ground.

Fans should look out for how well Wake Forest can control turnovers and improve their shooting accuracy if they want to secure victory in Pittsburgh. It will be essential for them not only to start strong but maintain consistency throughout all quarters.

Catch this pivotal match-up live on February 23rd at Petersen Events Center or tune in from home as both teams vie for dominance on court.