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Deacs Head South to Face Florida State
2/12/2021 12:45:00 PM | Men's Basketball
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest men's basketball team will finish their three-game road swing Saturday afternoon against No. 17 Florida State in Tallahassee.
The Demon Deacons (6-8, 3-8) are looking to carry over the momentum from their road victory against Boston College on Wednesday and buck a three-game losing streak against the Seminoles (10-3, 6-2).
Florida State last played on January 30 in a loss at Georgia Tech, and have since been sidelined due to a COVID pause.
Tipoff in Donald L. Tucker Center is scheduled for noon and the game will broadcast on Regional Sports Networks.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stat
Despite having the 82nd tallest team in the country, Wake Forest is one of the better rebounding teams in the nation. The Deacs rank 36th in the country and 3rd in the ACC with only 7.9 offensive rebounds allowed per game.
Last Time
Wake Forest vs. Boston College (February 10, 2021)
Result: W, 69-65
Versus Florida State
Series: Florida State leads 28-25
Last: January 8, 2020
Result: L – 78-68
Wake Forest will kick off a three-game homestand on Wednesday, Feb. 17 against Duke in Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Coliseum.
Tip-off against the Blue Devils is set for 8:30 p.m. and the game will broadcast on ACC Network.
The Demon Deacons (6-8, 3-8) are looking to carry over the momentum from their road victory against Boston College on Wednesday and buck a three-game losing streak against the Seminoles (10-3, 6-2).
Florida State last played on January 30 in a loss at Georgia Tech, and have since been sidelined due to a COVID pause.
Tipoff in Donald L. Tucker Center is scheduled for noon and the game will broadcast on Regional Sports Networks.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stat
Despite having the 82nd tallest team in the country, Wake Forest is one of the better rebounding teams in the nation. The Deacs rank 36th in the country and 3rd in the ACC with only 7.9 offensive rebounds allowed per game.
Last Time
Wake Forest vs. Boston College (February 10, 2021)
Result: W, 69-65
- Ian DuBose scored 17 in his return to action as the Deacs held off Boston College in Chestnut Hill.
Versus Florida State
Series: Florida State leads 28-25
Last: January 8, 2020
Result: L – 78-68
- The Deacs last defeated Florida State on the road on February 14th, 2008.
Wake Forest will kick off a three-game homestand on Wednesday, Feb. 17 against Duke in Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Coliseum.
Tip-off against the Blue Devils is set for 8:30 p.m. and the game will broadcast on ACC Network.
Players Mentioned
Football Media Availability (9/18/25)
Thursday, September 18
Matt Barrie SportsCenter at Wake Forest with Demond Claiborne
Wednesday, September 10
Matt Barrie SportsCenter on Wake Forest Campus (Arnold Palmer Complex)
Wednesday, September 10
Football Media Availability (9/9/25)
Wednesday, September 10