Saturday, January 22
Winston-Salem, N.C.
8 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
North Carolina
Photo by: Jaylynn Nash LLC
Demon Deacons Set to Take on North Carolina
1/21/2022 3:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team is back home in Winston-Salem for a rivalry matchup with North Carolina on Saturday night inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Demon Deacons (15-4, 5-3) come into Saturday's game fresh off two landmark road wins at Virginia (63-55) and Georgia Tech (80-64), the team's first victories in Charlottesville and Atlanta since 2010 and 2004, respectively.
Redshirt sophomore guard Damari Monsanto notably made his season debut on Wednesday night, as the Florida native grabbed a game-high eight rebounds, poured in two three-pointers, and blocked a pair of shots in Atlanta.
Alondes Williams continued his All-ACC caliber season at Georgia Tech, finishing one assist shy of a double-double with 19 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds to go along with a career-high three blocked shots. The Milwaukee native continues to be the only player in the country averaging at least 20 points (20.3), 5.0 rebounds (6.8), and 5.0 assists (5.2).
As the current ACC leader in both points per game and assists per game, Williams is on track to be the first player in the ACC to lead both categories for a season since they started tracking assists in 1973.
With 13 points and a career-high nine assists against the Yellow Jackets, Jake LaRavia has scored in double-figures in all eight of the Deacs' ACC games this season. LaRavia is currently averaging 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 55.6 percent shooting in conference play.
The Williams/LaRavia duo is averaging a combined 35.0 points per game this season and is the top scoring tandem in the ACC.
Through eight ACC games, the Demon Deacons have held conference opponents to just 40.5 percent from the floor, the third-best mark in the ACC. Wake Forest has held five of their past seven opponents to sub-40 percent shooting.
The Tar Heels (12-5, 4-2) are coming off an 85-57 loss at the hands of Miami on Tuesday and are led by first-year head coach Hubert Davis.
A win over North Carolina on Saturday would mark the program's first two-game win streak over the Tar Heels in the Joel Coliseum since the Deacs came away with back-to-back home victories in 2002 and 2003. Wake Forest defeated North Carolina 74-57 in the two teams' last matchup in Winston-Salem during the 2019-20 season.
Tipoff inside the Joel is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and the game will air live on ACC Network.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stats
Several Deacs currently rank at the top of the conference leaderboards in several categories:
Promotions
All fans are encouraged to wear white on Saturday to white out Joel against North Carolina. The entire lower bowl will receive custom white rally towels and fans are encouraged to stay in their seats at halftime for the world-renowned Red Panda. Parking lots will open at 5:30 and LJVM doors will open at 6:30 for all fans. For fans with printed tickets and parking passes, this is game #14.
Fan Information
All patrons ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test taken within 48 hours of the event in order to enter Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Prior to entry, fans must either:
Fans are encouraged to read the press release with this announcement and this FAQ.
Wake Forest understands fans may have questions and they are encouraged to email wfsports@wfu.edu, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 during normal business hours, contact a Deacon Club staff member or their account executive.
Ticket Information
Single game tickets are still available with prices starting at $55.
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.
Wake Forest at Georgia Tech (January 19, 2022)
Result: W, 80-64
Recap
Series History
Versus North Carolina
Series: North Carolina leads, 163-67
Last: January 20, 2021
Result: L, 73-80 in Chapel Hill
Up Next
Following Saturday's game, Wake Forest will have a quick turnaround for their make-up matchup against Boston College on Monday, January 24.
Tipoff in LJVM Coliseum is set for 6 p.m. and the game will air live on ACC Network.
The Demon Deacons (15-4, 5-3) come into Saturday's game fresh off two landmark road wins at Virginia (63-55) and Georgia Tech (80-64), the team's first victories in Charlottesville and Atlanta since 2010 and 2004, respectively.
Redshirt sophomore guard Damari Monsanto notably made his season debut on Wednesday night, as the Florida native grabbed a game-high eight rebounds, poured in two three-pointers, and blocked a pair of shots in Atlanta.
Alondes Williams continued his All-ACC caliber season at Georgia Tech, finishing one assist shy of a double-double with 19 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds to go along with a career-high three blocked shots. The Milwaukee native continues to be the only player in the country averaging at least 20 points (20.3), 5.0 rebounds (6.8), and 5.0 assists (5.2).
As the current ACC leader in both points per game and assists per game, Williams is on track to be the first player in the ACC to lead both categories for a season since they started tracking assists in 1973.
With 13 points and a career-high nine assists against the Yellow Jackets, Jake LaRavia has scored in double-figures in all eight of the Deacs' ACC games this season. LaRavia is currently averaging 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 55.6 percent shooting in conference play.
The Williams/LaRavia duo is averaging a combined 35.0 points per game this season and is the top scoring tandem in the ACC.
Through eight ACC games, the Demon Deacons have held conference opponents to just 40.5 percent from the floor, the third-best mark in the ACC. Wake Forest has held five of their past seven opponents to sub-40 percent shooting.
The Tar Heels (12-5, 4-2) are coming off an 85-57 loss at the hands of Miami on Tuesday and are led by first-year head coach Hubert Davis.
A win over North Carolina on Saturday would mark the program's first two-game win streak over the Tar Heels in the Joel Coliseum since the Deacs came away with back-to-back home victories in 2002 and 2003. Wake Forest defeated North Carolina 74-57 in the two teams' last matchup in Winston-Salem during the 2019-20 season.
Tipoff inside the Joel is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and the game will air live on ACC Network.
Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter and Instagram accounts (@WakeMBB).
Standout Stats
Several Deacs currently rank at the top of the conference leaderboards in several categories:
- Jake LaRavia: 60.1 percent from the field ranks second.
- Alondes Williams: 20.3 points per game and 5.2 assists per game each rank first, and 54.5 percent from the field ranks fourth.
- Daivien Williamson: 89.8 percent from the free throw line ranks second.
- Isaiah Mucius: 45 made three-pointers ranks tied for second.
- Dallas Walton: 1.6 blocks per game ranks sixth.
Promotions
All fans are encouraged to wear white on Saturday to white out Joel against North Carolina. The entire lower bowl will receive custom white rally towels and fans are encouraged to stay in their seats at halftime for the world-renowned Red Panda. Parking lots will open at 5:30 and LJVM doors will open at 6:30 for all fans. For fans with printed tickets and parking passes, this is game #14.
Fan Information
All patrons ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test taken within 48 hours of the event in order to enter Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Prior to entry, fans must either:
- Show their vaccination card or photo or digital image with name and dosage history.
- Digital or photos of vaccination cards are acceptable.
- Show their printed or digital negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test.
- For more information on testing sites, please visit: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place.
Fans are encouraged to read the press release with this announcement and this FAQ.
Wake Forest understands fans may have questions and they are encouraged to email wfsports@wfu.edu, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 during normal business hours, contact a Deacon Club staff member or their account executive.
Ticket Information
Single game tickets are still available with prices starting at $55.
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
Wake Forest at Georgia Tech (January 19, 2022)
Result: W, 80-64
Recap
Series History
Versus North Carolina
Series: North Carolina leads, 163-67
Last: January 20, 2021
Result: L, 73-80 in Chapel Hill
Up Next
Following Saturday's game, Wake Forest will have a quick turnaround for their make-up matchup against Boston College on Monday, January 24.
Tipoff in LJVM Coliseum is set for 6 p.m. and the game will air live on ACC Network.
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