Wednesday, November 13
Winston-Salem, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
USC Upstate
Photo by: Helen McGinnis / Wake Forest Athletics
Deacs Host Spartans in Midweek Matchup
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team will be looking to extend its win streak to four on Wednesday night when the Deacs host USC Upstate inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Deacs are coming off a thrilling 72-70 win over Michigan in Greensboro Sunday, Nov. 10, despite trailing by as many as 13 in the first half. Senior guard Hunter Sallis inched closer to 1,000 career points, leading the Demon Deacons (3-0, 0-0 ACC) with 18 points as he put the contest on ice with a pair of free throws with four seconds remaining. Sallis sits just 44 points from crossing over the 1,000 point mark for his career.
For the second-straight contest, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers reached double figures with 16 points, including 14 in the second half, helping him earn MVP of the Deacon-Wolverine Challenge. The Charleston, S.C. product provided the spark the Demon Deacons needed, going 5-of-6 from the field in the final 20 minutes of action, including an electric two-hand slam to put Wake Forest up by four with less than 40 seconds remaining.
Scoring over half their points from inside the paint, the Demon Deacons controlled the lane with 38 points inside the lane. Senior forward Efton Reid III grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds, including six on the offensive end to pace Wake Forest on the glass.
With the win over the Wolverines (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) Wake Forest has won the last three contests against sitting members of the Big Ten and are 7-3 over the last 10 against the Big Ten.
Series History
Versus USC Upstate
Series: Wake Forest leads 2-0
Last: Dec. 11, 2021
Result: W, 79-53, in Winston-Salem
The Matchup
The Spartans are led by first-year head coach Marty Richter and freshman Mister Dean. After leading the team in each of his first three career games and ranking third among all Big South players in scoring during the season's opening week, Dean garnered Big South Freshman of the Week honors Monday, Nov. 11.
Wednesday night's tipoff inside LJVM will stream on ACC Network Extra. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Show Humanitate: Wake Forest Athletics Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
In the continued effort to Show Humanitate following the lead of all those in the Wake Forest University community, Athletics is doing its part to support the relief efforts for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Specifically for those in and around Wake Forest's Reynolda Campus from Nov. 7-14, donations will be collected and those items will be packed and sorted on Nov. 16. Here are the items most needed:
Additionally for the home football finale against Duke on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Allegacy Stadium and Wake's men's hoops game against Western Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside Joel Coliseum, $15 of every promotional ticket sold through the previous links provided will go directly to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.
This is in line with Wake Forest University's recent announcement of a Community Day of Action in service of Hurricane Helene relief on Saturday, Nov. 16.
More information about the entire relief efforts by all those in the University community can be found here.
Ticket Information
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to Cincinnati for its first true road test of the season this weekend. The Deacs will face the Xavier Musketeers Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Cintas Center.
Tip is set for Noon and the game will air live on FS1.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team will be looking to extend its win streak to four on Wednesday night when the Deacs host USC Upstate inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Deacs are coming off a thrilling 72-70 win over Michigan in Greensboro Sunday, Nov. 10, despite trailing by as many as 13 in the first half. Senior guard Hunter Sallis inched closer to 1,000 career points, leading the Demon Deacons (3-0, 0-0 ACC) with 18 points as he put the contest on ice with a pair of free throws with four seconds remaining. Sallis sits just 44 points from crossing over the 1,000 point mark for his career.
For the second-straight contest, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers reached double figures with 16 points, including 14 in the second half, helping him earn MVP of the Deacon-Wolverine Challenge. The Charleston, S.C. product provided the spark the Demon Deacons needed, going 5-of-6 from the field in the final 20 minutes of action, including an electric two-hand slam to put Wake Forest up by four with less than 40 seconds remaining.
Scoring over half their points from inside the paint, the Demon Deacons controlled the lane with 38 points inside the lane. Senior forward Efton Reid III grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds, including six on the offensive end to pace Wake Forest on the glass.
With the win over the Wolverines (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) Wake Forest has won the last three contests against sitting members of the Big Ten and are 7-3 over the last 10 against the Big Ten.
Series History
Versus USC Upstate
Series: Wake Forest leads 2-0
Last: Dec. 11, 2021
Result: W, 79-53, in Winston-Salem
The Matchup
The Spartans are led by first-year head coach Marty Richter and freshman Mister Dean. After leading the team in each of his first three career games and ranking third among all Big South players in scoring during the season's opening week, Dean garnered Big South Freshman of the Week honors Monday, Nov. 11.
Wednesday night's tipoff inside LJVM will stream on ACC Network Extra. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Show Humanitate: Wake Forest Athletics Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
In the continued effort to Show Humanitate following the lead of all those in the Wake Forest University community, Athletics is doing its part to support the relief efforts for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Specifically for those in and around Wake Forest's Reynolda Campus from Nov. 7-14, donations will be collected and those items will be packed and sorted on Nov. 16. Here are the items most needed:
- Second Harvest FoodBank: Paper towels, trash bags, disinfecting cleaners (food safe), peanut butter and jelly (plastic containers only), pop-top complete meals (including soups), pop-top fruits in natural syrup, canned chicken or tuna, individual cereal bowls, family-sized shelf-stable milk
- Humane Society: Cat food (wet or dry), dog food (wet or dry), kitten food (wet or dry); puppy food (wet or dry), cat litter, leashes/slip leads, pill pockets.
- Diaper Bank: Newborn, size fours and size 5 are most needed.
Additionally for the home football finale against Duke on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Allegacy Stadium and Wake's men's hoops game against Western Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside Joel Coliseum, $15 of every promotional ticket sold through the previous links provided will go directly to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.
This is in line with Wake Forest University's recent announcement of a Community Day of Action in service of Hurricane Helene relief on Saturday, Nov. 16.
More information about the entire relief efforts by all those in the University community can be found here.
Ticket Information
- Season Tickets
- Men's basketball season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now starting at just $199. Season tickets are the best way to ensure you get access to all the action at the LJVM Coliseum this season at the best price per-game!
- Single-Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for all games minus Duke and North Carolina are on sale now to the general public, with a variety of options available, including:
- ACC Premium 3-Game Pack
- For this season, Wake Forest is offering a new ACC Premier 3-Game option for the North Carolina and Duke games in January. Both packages are on sale now, starting at $120.
- For the North Carolina game, fans must purchase tickets to two additional games included already in the package price -
- Georgia Tech OR Notre Dame
- Boston College OR Stanford
- For the Duke game, fans must purchase tickets to two additional games included already in the package price -
- Boston College OR Pitt
- Florida State OR Stanford
- Single-game tickets for North Carolina and Duke will go on sale to the public November 18.
- Bojangles 4-Packs
- The fan-favorite Bojangles 4-Pack is back for the 2024-25 season! 4-Packs include four game tickets, a parking pass, and a $20 Bojangles gift card and is available for all home games excluding Duke and North Carolina while supplies last.
- Premium Options
- Premium season-long and single-game options are available for the 2024-25 season. Floor seats start at $2,190 for the season and newly-renovated single-game suites are available starting at $1,500 per game. Season suites will also be available.
- For more information regarding premium seating, contact Zach Bingham by phone at 336-758-4021 or email at binghaz@wfu.edu.
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to Cincinnati for its first true road test of the season this weekend. The Deacs will face the Xavier Musketeers Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Cintas Center.
Tip is set for Noon and the game will air live on FS1.
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