Tuesday, March 5
Winston-Salem, N.C.
9:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Georgia Tech
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh
Deacons Return Home for Penultimate Showing of Regular Season Versus Georgia Tech
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Wake Forest will face the Yellow Jackets for a second time this year on Tuesday night.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The first of two final regular-season appearances by Wake Forest men's basketball is set for Tuesday night (March 5), as the Demon Deacons will host Georgia Tech (13-16, 6-12) inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tip off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET and fans can follow the action live on ACC Network.
Wake Forest stands at 18-11 overall, sporting a 10-8 clip in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Tuesday will feature the second matchup of the year between the Deacs and Yellow Jackets, as Wake Forest earned an 80-51 road win in Atlanta last month on Feb. 6.
The Deacons most recently faced Virginia Tech in their final road test of the regular season this past weekend (March 2).
Wake Forest requests that all fans in attendance at the game adhere to all Athletics events rules and protocols. This includes all postgame procedures that allow for the competing student-athletes, coaches, and officials to exit the court safely.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest visited Virginia Tech on Saturday evening (March 2) in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies were able to protect their home floor, as the Demon Deacons fell in an 87-76 decision.
For the second consecutive game, Kevin Miller led Wake Forest in scoring – posting 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor. The Chicago native also grabbed five rebounds and handed out a team-high six assists in 35 minutes of game action.
Along with Miller, four other Deacons reached double figures in points – Efton Reid III (13), Cameron Hildreth (12), Parker Friedrichsen (12) and Hunter Sallis (11).
Reid was close to notching a double-double, as the junior big man brought down nine rebounds to tie for a game high. Hildreth added four assists to his line while Sallis chipped in five boards.
The Deacs shot 50 percent from the floor (29-of-58 field goals made) and swished in 11 three pointers on a 44.0 percentage from outside the arc.
Let it Fly
Through seven separate occasions against ACC competition, the Demon Deacons have connected on at least 10 three-pointers versus an opponent. That shooting prowess has helped the team remain one of the conference's most lethal teams in consistent offense. Entering the final week of regular-season play, Wake Forest ranks second in the conference as a team in both field goal percentage (.477) and three-point field goal percentage (.377) while sitting third in points per game (78.9).
Wake Forest ACC Performances of 10 or More Triples
The Deacs' most recent outing, at Virginia Tech, featured the 10th instance in which the team shot at least 50 percent from the floor overall, and the third time in the last four games doing so:
Just a Freshman
Parker Friedrichsen is coming off his second-best scoring performance in conference play, having contributed 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep at Virginia Tech (March 2).
The freshman guard ranks second on the roster in three-pointers made and attempted, currently at a 48-of-115 mark and 41.7 percentage. Additionally, the Bixby, Oklahoma, native is the only non-starter to have competed in each of the team's 29 games and has reached double-figures in scoring five times. Quickly proving his dangerous capabilities from beyond the arc, Friedrichsen has knocked down at least four triples in three separate showings.
Parker Friedrichsen Standout ACC Performances
Down the Home Stretch
This season, the Deacs have won 15 consecutive home games for the first time since 2007-08. It stands as the fifth-longest home winning streak in program history:
Longest Home Win Streaks in Program History
It ties for the most home wins by an ACC team since 2021 and the best winning percentage (.902).
Home wins since start of 2021-22
Series History
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 46-43
Last: Feb. 6, 2024
Result: W, 80-51
The Scout
Georgia Tech has won three of its last four, picking up victories at Miami (Feb. 24) and versus Florida State (March 2) most recently. The Yellow Jackets are 2-8 overall on the road.
Three individuals continue to pace Georgia Tech's scoring – Miles Kelly (14.4 ppg), Baye Ndongo (11.8 ppg) and Kowacie Reeves Jr. (10.8 ppg). Ndongo is the team's most efficient player (55.9 field goal percentage) and also ranks seventh in the league in rebounding (8.1/game). Naithan George's 4.6 assists-per-game average is the second-highest mark among all ACC players, as the freshman guard also contributes just over nine points on a nightly basis.
Georgia Tech is fourth in the conference in three-point field goal percentage defense (.317) and fifth in field goal percentage defense (.422). Additionally, the Yellow Jackets crash the glass hard to be second in offensive rebounding (38.9/game).
Ticket Information
Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest is 46-5 inside LJVM Coliseum. During that time, Wake Forest won 15-straight games on its floor, which was the longest home-win streak since the Deacs went 22-0 during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. With the Jan. 17, 2023, win over Clemson, head coach Steve Forbes has defeated every ACC team at least once in less than three seasons.
In an effort to create the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest has two package options for fans.
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude the regular season on Saturday (March 9) with a home finale versus Clemson. The game will start at 6 p.m. ET inside LJVM Coliseum and be shown on ACC Network.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The first of two final regular-season appearances by Wake Forest men's basketball is set for Tuesday night (March 5), as the Demon Deacons will host Georgia Tech (13-16, 6-12) inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tip off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET and fans can follow the action live on ACC Network.
Wake Forest stands at 18-11 overall, sporting a 10-8 clip in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Tuesday will feature the second matchup of the year between the Deacs and Yellow Jackets, as Wake Forest earned an 80-51 road win in Atlanta last month on Feb. 6.
The Deacons most recently faced Virginia Tech in their final road test of the regular season this past weekend (March 2).
Wake Forest requests that all fans in attendance at the game adhere to all Athletics events rules and protocols. This includes all postgame procedures that allow for the competing student-athletes, coaches, and officials to exit the court safely.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest visited Virginia Tech on Saturday evening (March 2) in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies were able to protect their home floor, as the Demon Deacons fell in an 87-76 decision.
For the second consecutive game, Kevin Miller led Wake Forest in scoring – posting 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor. The Chicago native also grabbed five rebounds and handed out a team-high six assists in 35 minutes of game action.
Along with Miller, four other Deacons reached double figures in points – Efton Reid III (13), Cameron Hildreth (12), Parker Friedrichsen (12) and Hunter Sallis (11).
Reid was close to notching a double-double, as the junior big man brought down nine rebounds to tie for a game high. Hildreth added four assists to his line while Sallis chipped in five boards.
The Deacs shot 50 percent from the floor (29-of-58 field goals made) and swished in 11 three pointers on a 44.0 percentage from outside the arc.
Let it Fly
Through seven separate occasions against ACC competition, the Demon Deacons have connected on at least 10 three-pointers versus an opponent. That shooting prowess has helped the team remain one of the conference's most lethal teams in consistent offense. Entering the final week of regular-season play, Wake Forest ranks second in the conference as a team in both field goal percentage (.477) and three-point field goal percentage (.377) while sitting third in points per game (78.9).
Wake Forest ACC Performances of 10 or More Triples
- At Virginia Tech (3/2/24): 11-of-25 (44.0 percent)
- Versus Pitt (2/20/24): 10-of-20 (50.0 percent)
- Versus Syracuse (2/3/24): 12-of-19 (63.2 percent)
- Versus Louisville (1/20/24): 18-of-35 (51.4 percent)
- Versus Virginia (1/13/24): 10-of-21 (47.6 percent)
- Versus Miami (1/6/24): 12-of-31 (38.7 percent)
- At Boston College (1/2/24): 10-of-21 (47.6 percent)
The Deacs' most recent outing, at Virginia Tech, featured the 10th instance in which the team shot at least 50 percent from the floor overall, and the third time in the last four games doing so:
- At Virginia Tech (3/2/24): 29-of-58 (50.0 percent)
- At Notre Dame (2/27/24): 25-of-59 (42.4 percent)
- Versus No. 8 Duke (2/24/24): 29-of-48 (60.4 percent)
- Versus Pitt (2/20/24): 31-of-51 (60.8 percent)
Just a Freshman
Parker Friedrichsen is coming off his second-best scoring performance in conference play, having contributed 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep at Virginia Tech (March 2).
The freshman guard ranks second on the roster in three-pointers made and attempted, currently at a 48-of-115 mark and 41.7 percentage. Additionally, the Bixby, Oklahoma, native is the only non-starter to have competed in each of the team's 29 games and has reached double-figures in scoring five times. Quickly proving his dangerous capabilities from beyond the arc, Friedrichsen has knocked down at least four triples in three separate showings.
Parker Friedrichsen Standout ACC Performances
- At Virginia Tech (3/2/24): 12 points, 4-of-7 3FGs made, 26 minutes
- Versus Pitt (2/20/24): 9 points, 3-of-4 3FGs made, 18 minutes
- At No. 9 Duke (2/12/24): 10 points, 3-of-6 FGs made, 23 minutes
- Versus Louisville (1/20/24): 9 points, 3-of-5 3FGs made, 21 minutes
- At Florida State (1/9/24): 13 points, 4-of-8 FGs made, two steals, 24 minutes
Down the Home Stretch
This season, the Deacs have won 15 consecutive home games for the first time since 2007-08. It stands as the fifth-longest home winning streak in program history:
Longest Home Win Streaks in Program History
- Rank Games Dates
- 1. 25 Jan. 29, 1995 - Jan. 15, 1997
- 2. 24 March 2, 2002 - Jan. 20, 2004
- 3. 21 Nov. 15, 2004 - Dec. 13, 2005
- 4. 16 Feb. 6, 2007 - Jan. 29, 2008
- 5. 15 Nov. 6, 2023 - Present
- 6. 14 Feb. 27, 2000 - Jan. 31, 2001
- T7. 13 March 10, 2013 - Jan. 25, 2014
- T7. 13 Jan. 28, 2001 - Jan. 6, 2002
- T7. 13 Nov. 28, 1977 - Dec. 8, 1978
- T10. 12 Feb. 2, 1994 - Jan. 21, 1995
- T11. 11 Jan. 31, 1999 - Dec. 17, 1999
- T11. 11 Jan. 17, 1984 - Dec. 8, 1984
It ties for the most home wins by an ACC team since 2021 and the best winning percentage (.902).
Home wins since start of 2021-22
- Wake Forest - 46
- Duke - 46
- Virginia - 40
- North Carolina - 40
- Miami - 37
Series History
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads 46-43
Last: Feb. 6, 2024
Result: W, 80-51
The Scout
Georgia Tech has won three of its last four, picking up victories at Miami (Feb. 24) and versus Florida State (March 2) most recently. The Yellow Jackets are 2-8 overall on the road.
Three individuals continue to pace Georgia Tech's scoring – Miles Kelly (14.4 ppg), Baye Ndongo (11.8 ppg) and Kowacie Reeves Jr. (10.8 ppg). Ndongo is the team's most efficient player (55.9 field goal percentage) and also ranks seventh in the league in rebounding (8.1/game). Naithan George's 4.6 assists-per-game average is the second-highest mark among all ACC players, as the freshman guard also contributes just over nine points on a nightly basis.
Georgia Tech is fourth in the conference in three-point field goal percentage defense (.317) and fifth in field goal percentage defense (.422). Additionally, the Yellow Jackets crash the glass hard to be second in offensive rebounding (38.9/game).
Ticket Information
Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest is 46-5 inside LJVM Coliseum. During that time, Wake Forest won 15-straight games on its floor, which was the longest home-win streak since the Deacs went 22-0 during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. With the Jan. 17, 2023, win over Clemson, head coach Steve Forbes has defeated every ACC team at least once in less than three seasons.
In an effort to create the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest has two package options for fans.
- Bojangles 4-Packs: A fan favorite from Wake Forest football is now available for all Wake Forest men's basketball games (with the exception of the Duke game on Feb. 24). Bojangles 4-Packs include four tickets and a parking pass to a game as well as a $20 Bojangles gift card and give you the greatest value starting at $79.
- FLEX Plan: New this season, Wake Forest will offer a single FLEX plan for Wake Forest men's basketball games that includes 10 admissions to be used in any combination throughout the season (with the exception of the Duke game on Feb. 24). These FLEX plans start at just $199. Whether you use all 10 tickets at one game or one ticket across 10 games, the FLEX plan gives fans the ultimate flexibility to watch the Demon Deacons on the schedule that works best for them
Visit GoDeacs.com/tickets to shop all men's basketball ticket options.
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude the regular season on Saturday (March 9) with a home finale versus Clemson. The game will start at 6 p.m. ET inside LJVM Coliseum and be shown on ACC Network.
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