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As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers , fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Capital One Arena. The Demon Deacons have been on a roll, showcasing their prowess on the court with a series of impressive performances that suggest they're hitting their stride at just the right moment.

<img src="/imgproxy/WSmdZH6I5TGSxmUFjwK4lHv-4VgcO5PHrk-Re49va54/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzUzMjVmNTBkNjdkZGIxNWJjMzljODJjMmNkNGE2Yjg4LmpwZw==?image_id=fd3352e9-5053-494d-bf68-3e16a1c6a8f7" alt="Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes gestures on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes gestures on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports" /> In their recent ACC - Second Round - Game 2 on March 13, 2024, Wake Forest emerged victorious over Notre Dame's Fighting Irish with a convincing scoreline of 72-59. This win was characterized by an aggressive offense and a solid defense that saw them outperforming in points in paint (38), second chance points (16), and fast break points (15). Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 46 percent while converting 31 percent from beyond the arc. The team's synergy was evident as they assisted on more than one-third of their made shots, boasting an assists turnover ratio of 1.43.

Comparatively, when looking at Pittsburgh's recent outings, it is clear that Wake Forest holds several advantages. For instance, during Clemson Tigers' visit to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 9th where Wake Forest secured another win scoring 81-76, they demonstrated superior shooting accuracy from both two-point range (69 percent) and three-point range (43 percent). Moreover, their ability to convert free throws at an efficient rate of 88 percent could prove critical in close game situations.

<img src="/imgproxy/5iYG0fPtGrxQXE0d4DZ7PhIIJHIqG_l0tdsqsC8Jffc/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzc4MGVhMTI5ZDM2NTI3YWJmZjAwNDU1MDRiNzlmNThmLmpwZw==?image_id=f0ff460b-656a-4fb7-bb96-19066855ffc4" alt="Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers former small forward Jerome Lane waves to the crowd as he is honored on the thirty-fifth anniversary of his backboard shattering dunk against Providence College. Lane was honored during a first half time-out against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers former small forward Jerome Lane waves to the crowd as he is honored on the thirty-fifth anniversary of his backboard shattering dunk against Providence College. Lane was honored during a first half time-out against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports" /> However, it would be unwise to underestimate the Panthers who have shown resilience throughout this season. They will undoubtedly look to exploit any lapses in concentration from WAKE players and capitalize on turnovers which could swing momentum in their favor.

The upcoming game is set for March 14th at Capital One Arena – a neutral site where both teams will need every ounce of support from their fans. With tip-off scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time and ESPN2 broadcasting live coverage of this thrilling matchup; supporters should mark their calendars for what is shaping up to be one not-to-miss event as these two formidable teams go head-to-head once again.

Martin Pospisil