Saturday, December 29
Winston-Salem, N.C.
2:00 PM
Wake Forest University
vs
Gardner-Webb
Gameday Central: Gardner-Webb
12/28/2018 2:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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| Date | Time | December 29, 2018 | 2:00 pm |
| Location | Winston-Salem, N.C. | LJVM Coliseum |
| Television | ACC Network Extra| WatchESPN |
| Radio | Wake Forest IMG Network | Listen |
| Stats | StatBroadcast |
| Tickets | $15-30 | Buy Online |
| Information | @WakeMBB  | Game Notes |
PROMOTIONS
• Halftime: Diaper Dash
• Support the Diaper Bank of North Carolina: Donate a pack of diapers on Saturday (East Lobby) and score a free ticket to the Jan 2 game vs Cornell
DEACS CLOSE OUT 2018 BY HOSTING GARDNER-WEBB
• Wake Forest closes out calendar year 2018 by hosting Gardner-Webb
• The Demon Deacons are looking to extend their home winning streak to four games
• Gardner-Webb is looking for its second win over an ACC school this season (Georgia Tech)
SERIES HISTORY
• Wake Forest leads 2-0 (both previous games at the LJVM Coliseum)
• The Deacs won the last meeting in the series, 67-59, in 2011-12
• The first meeting between the schools was a 92-60 Deacon victory in 2006-07
GOING LOCAL
• Wake Forest is playing five non-conference games against teams from North Carolina this season, including today's matchup with Gardner-Webb
• The Deacs have already defeated North Carolina A&T, Western Carolina, Charlotte, and Davidson this season at the LJVM Coliseum
• The five non-conference in-state opponents are the most the Deacs have had in a season since playing six in 2009-10
• Wake Forest has won 19 consecutive games against non-conference in-state opponents (since a loss to UNCW in 2010-11), including a 10-0 mark under Danny Manning
LAST TIME OUT
• Wake Forest suffered an 83-64 loss at No. 3 Tennessee on Dec. 22
• It was the Deacons' first game this season against a ranked opponent
• Chaundee Brown had 19 points and six rebounds to lead the Deacs
• Brandon Childress had 14 points and five assists
HOLD IT UNDER 80
• 80 has become a magic number for the Deacs this season, as they are 6-0 when allowing under 80 points and 0-4 when allowing at least 80 points
• In six wins this season, Wake Forest is allowing 63.8 points per game, with opponents shooting 41.7 percent from the floor and 29.8 percent from 3-point range
• In four losses this season, Wake Forest is allowing 87.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 50.4 percent from the floor and 39.8 percent from 3-point range
UP NEXT
• Wake Forest concludes non-conference play by hosting Cornell on Jan. 2
• The teams have not played since the 1989-90 season, a 80-49 Demon Deacon victory in the second-ever game at the LJVM Coliseum
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