Wake Forest Set to Host WSSU Rams in Winston-Salem Tipoff Classic inside LJVM Coliseum
9/28/2021 12:00:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball
Wake Forest men’s basketball will host Winston-Salem State in the Winston-Salem Tipoff Classic on Friday, Nov. 5.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- With the second year of the Steve Forbes era just around the corner, Wake Forest Athletics is proud to announce the Winston-Salem Tipoff Classic, a marquee Winston-Salem and Forsyth County matchup with Winston-Salem State University to open the 2021-22 season.
The Demon Deacons and Rams will face off for the first time since Nov. 24, 2009, when the defending CIAA champions come to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 5 for an exhibition game at 7 p.m.
"This is a special matchup for both institutions and the entire Winston-Salem community," Director of Athletics John Currie said. "I have tremendous respect for Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson and AD Etienne Thomas and we are excited to bring these two historic basketball programs and our community together again."
"I have great respect for Coach Cleo Hill, Jr. and the tremendous job he has done," head coach Steve Forbes said. "Winston-Salem State has a championship pedigree with their success in recent years and I am excited to see the community come together inside Joel Coliseum to tip off the 2021-22 season with this great exhibition matchup."
Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State have only played each other during the regular season four times in the history of both programs. The matchups took place consecutively from 2006-10.
Series History
Ticket Information
Admission for this exhibition match-up will be included as a part of the 2021-22 season ticket. Information on how to purchase single-game tickets will be available in the coming weeks.
Looking to purchase a season membership? There are three easy ticketing options to choose from this season - a full, half, or quarter season ticket membership. Within those packages, fans may choose the "FLEX" pass option or choose a traditional season ticket membership.
"FLEX" season ticket memberships offer ultimate fan-focused flexibility and pricing. At the time of purchase, fans may select the number of games they wish to attend, broken down into: Full Season: 19 Admissions, Half Season: Nine Admissions or Quarter Season: Five Admissions. Each admission counts for one ticket for entry, and members may use the tickets as they desire for the games that best fit their schedule. Members may even use multiple admissions for a single game to bring a friend, family member or guest with them (some restrictions apply). Seat locations for FLEX are assigned at the time the game is claimed. For more information or to purchase a "FLEX" season ticket package, click HERE.
The Demon Deacons and Rams will face off for the first time since Nov. 24, 2009, when the defending CIAA champions come to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 5 for an exhibition game at 7 p.m.
"This is a special matchup for both institutions and the entire Winston-Salem community," Director of Athletics John Currie said. "I have tremendous respect for Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson and AD Etienne Thomas and we are excited to bring these two historic basketball programs and our community together again."
"I have great respect for Coach Cleo Hill, Jr. and the tremendous job he has done," head coach Steve Forbes said. "Winston-Salem State has a championship pedigree with their success in recent years and I am excited to see the community come together inside Joel Coliseum to tip off the 2021-22 season with this great exhibition matchup."
Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State have only played each other during the regular season four times in the history of both programs. The matchups took place consecutively from 2006-10.
Series History
- Feb. 6, 2007 - Wake Forest Victory, 87-71.
- Nov. 23, 2007 - Wake Forest Victory, 73-53.
- Nov. 24, 2008 - Wake Forest Victory, 62-31.
- Nov. 24, 2009 - Wake Forest Victory, 76-52.
Ticket Information
Admission for this exhibition match-up will be included as a part of the 2021-22 season ticket. Information on how to purchase single-game tickets will be available in the coming weeks.
Looking to purchase a season membership? There are three easy ticketing options to choose from this season - a full, half, or quarter season ticket membership. Within those packages, fans may choose the "FLEX" pass option or choose a traditional season ticket membership.
"FLEX" season ticket memberships offer ultimate fan-focused flexibility and pricing. At the time of purchase, fans may select the number of games they wish to attend, broken down into: Full Season: 19 Admissions, Half Season: Nine Admissions or Quarter Season: Five Admissions. Each admission counts for one ticket for entry, and members may use the tickets as they desire for the games that best fit their schedule. Members may even use multiple admissions for a single game to bring a friend, family member or guest with them (some restrictions apply). Seat locations for FLEX are assigned at the time the game is claimed. For more information or to purchase a "FLEX" season ticket package, click HERE.
- FLEX Full Season Pricing - $190
- FLEX Half Season Pricing - $126
- FLEX Quarter Season Pricing - $95
- Full Season Ticket Pricing - Upper Level Starting at $150, Lower Level Starting at $619
- Half Season Ticket Pricing - Upper Level Starting at $125, Lower Level Starting at $400
- Quarter Season Ticket Pricing - Upper Level Starting at $100, Lower Level Starting at $300
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