Sunday, January 3
Atlanta, Ga.
6 P.M.
Wake Forest University
at
Georgia Tech
Wake Forest set to begin ACC play at Georgia Tech
1/2/2021 12:54:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Winston-Salem, N.C. – Wake Forest men's basketball begins the New Year with an ACC matchup against Georgia Tech on Sunday at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta.
The Deacs went 3-0 in their abbreviated non-conference slate with wins over Delaware State, Longwood, and Catawba.
The Yellow Jackets enter the game at 5-3 (1-1) and are coming off a 72-67 victory over North Carolina. Senior forward Moses Wright is averaging 18.1 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the ACC.
Tipoff for Sunday's game against the Yellow Jackets is scheduled for 6 p.m. The game will broadcast on ACC Network.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stats
Wake Forest is one of the top free throw shooting teams in the nation. The Deacs are currently ranked 3rd nationally in made free throws per game with 20.7 and are 13th in FT% at 78.5%.
Wake Forest also currently ranks 5th nationally in steals per game, at 12.3. Georgia Tech enters the matchup averaging 12 turnovers per game, which is good for 3rd best in the ACC.
Last Time
Wake Forest vs Catawba (Dec. 31st, 2020)
Result: W, 70-62
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 43-40
Last: Feb 19th, 2020
Result: L – 86-79
Wake Forest will continue ACC play against Virginia on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Charlottesville. Tipoff is currently scheduled for 9 p.m. and will broadcast on Fox Sports South.
The Deacs went 3-0 in their abbreviated non-conference slate with wins over Delaware State, Longwood, and Catawba.
The Yellow Jackets enter the game at 5-3 (1-1) and are coming off a 72-67 victory over North Carolina. Senior forward Moses Wright is averaging 18.1 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the ACC.
Tipoff for Sunday's game against the Yellow Jackets is scheduled for 6 p.m. The game will broadcast on ACC Network.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stats
Wake Forest is one of the top free throw shooting teams in the nation. The Deacs are currently ranked 3rd nationally in made free throws per game with 20.7 and are 13th in FT% at 78.5%.
Wake Forest also currently ranks 5th nationally in steals per game, at 12.3. Georgia Tech enters the matchup averaging 12 turnovers per game, which is good for 3rd best in the ACC.
Last Time
Wake Forest vs Catawba (Dec. 31st, 2020)
Result: W, 70-62
- Freshman guard Carter Whitt excelled in his collegiate debut, scoring 11 points on 50% shooting and dishing out four assists.
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 43-40
Last: Feb 19th, 2020
Result: L – 86-79
- Sophomore guard Jahcobi Neath set a career high in points with 16 on 5/6 shooting from the field and 5/7 shooting from the line in the two teams' last matchup.
- Wake Forest is looking for its first win in Atlanta since 2004 when it beat the Yellow Jackets 80-76.
Wake Forest will continue ACC play against Virginia on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Charlottesville. Tipoff is currently scheduled for 9 p.m. and will broadcast on Fox Sports South.
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