Saturday, December 21
Clemson, SC
2:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
at
Clemson
Wake Forest Travels to Clemson for ACC Matchup
12/20/2024 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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CLEMSON, S.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team is hitting the road for the final games of 2024 as the Deacs head south to Clemson to face the Tigers, Saturday, Dec. 21. Saturday will mark Wake's first conference test on the road this season. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. and the game will air live on ESPN.
The Demon Deacons most recently defeated James Madison, 75-58, in the team's final nonconference game of the season. Wake Forest is now 55-7 inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum since the start of the 2021-22 season, with the 55 wins being the most in the country during that span.
Against the Dukes, Wake Forest made 30 of its 60 field goal attempts for the game, including a 53.1 field goal percentage in the second half. The Deacs scored 17 points on second chance points, compared to James Madison's six, and outperformed the Dukes in paint points (36-22).
The Demon Deacons recorded nine blocked shots against James Madison, moving their season total to 57, second in the ACC. The Deacs are averaging 4.75 blocked shots per game, which is the second-highest mark in the ACC.
Hunter Sallis notched his first career double-double, recording game highs in both points (27) and rebounds (12). The senior guard went 12-of-20 from the floor and also led all individuals in assists with five.
The Deacs have now started at least 7-0 or better at home for the past four seasons, with the Deacs having begun 10-0 or better in each of the past three.
Series History
Versus Clemson
Series: Wake Forest leads, 102-67 overall, but is 19-31 in Littlejohn Coliseum
Last: March 9, 2024
Result: W, 81-76, in Winston-Salem
The Matchup
The Clemson Tigers are tied with the Deacs at fifth in the conference standings as of Thursday, Dec. 19. Both teams are 9-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Tigers defeated Miami in their conference opener in Miami, 65-55, Dec. 7. Clemson senior Ian Schieffelin currently leads the league in rebounding, pulling down an average of 12 a game. Graduate Chase Hunter leads the Tigers offensively with 16.9 points per game.
Saturday's matchup will air live on ESPN with Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest returns to action on New Year's Eve in Syracuse, New York, when the Deacs face the Orange in the Carrier Dome.
Tip is set for 2 p.m. and the game will air live on ESPN2.
CLEMSON, S.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team is hitting the road for the final games of 2024 as the Deacs head south to Clemson to face the Tigers, Saturday, Dec. 21. Saturday will mark Wake's first conference test on the road this season. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. and the game will air live on ESPN.
The Demon Deacons most recently defeated James Madison, 75-58, in the team's final nonconference game of the season. Wake Forest is now 55-7 inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum since the start of the 2021-22 season, with the 55 wins being the most in the country during that span.
Against the Dukes, Wake Forest made 30 of its 60 field goal attempts for the game, including a 53.1 field goal percentage in the second half. The Deacs scored 17 points on second chance points, compared to James Madison's six, and outperformed the Dukes in paint points (36-22).
The Demon Deacons recorded nine blocked shots against James Madison, moving their season total to 57, second in the ACC. The Deacs are averaging 4.75 blocked shots per game, which is the second-highest mark in the ACC.
Hunter Sallis notched his first career double-double, recording game highs in both points (27) and rebounds (12). The senior guard went 12-of-20 from the floor and also led all individuals in assists with five.
The Deacs have now started at least 7-0 or better at home for the past four seasons, with the Deacs having begun 10-0 or better in each of the past three.
Series History
Versus Clemson
Series: Wake Forest leads, 102-67 overall, but is 19-31 in Littlejohn Coliseum
Last: March 9, 2024
Result: W, 81-76, in Winston-Salem
The Matchup
The Clemson Tigers are tied with the Deacs at fifth in the conference standings as of Thursday, Dec. 19. Both teams are 9-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Tigers defeated Miami in their conference opener in Miami, 65-55, Dec. 7. Clemson senior Ian Schieffelin currently leads the league in rebounding, pulling down an average of 12 a game. Graduate Chase Hunter leads the Tigers offensively with 16.9 points per game.
Saturday's matchup will air live on ESPN with Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest returns to action on New Year's Eve in Syracuse, New York, when the Deacs face the Orange in the Carrier Dome.
Tip is set for 2 p.m. and the game will air live on ESPN2.
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