Saturday, January 25
Winston-Salem, N.C.
4:30 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Duke
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
Deacs Host No. 2 Duke in Saturday Sellout
1/24/2025 3:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The matchup marks the second capacity crowd of the week at The Joel.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Rivalry Week for Wake Forest men's basketball continues this Saturday (Jan. 25), as the Demon Deacons (15-4, 7-1 ACC) are set to host No. 2 Duke (16-2, 8-0 ACC) in front of a sold-out crowd. The Big Four matchup will tip off at 4:30 p.m. inside LJVM Coliseum.
Wake Forest is currently on a six-game win streak, its longest since the 2004-05 campaign. Additionally, the team's 7-1 mark against Atlantic Coast Conference foes is its best start since the 1996-97 season.
The upcoming Saturday sellout will be Wake Forest's second straight, as the team most recently hosted North Carolina earlier this week in front of a capacity crowd of 12,799 fans. Saturday will also mark the third sellout of the Steve Forbes era. Interested fans can still purchase tickets for the game through Wake Forest Athletics' trusted secondary marketplace for buying and reselling Demon Deacons tickets, SeatGeek.
Largest Crowds in the Steve Forbes Era
Securing a 67-66 victory over North Carolina, Wake Forest moved to 10-0 at home in 2024-25. In each of the last four seasons, the Deacons have started 10-0 inside LJVM Coliseum, resting at a 58-7 overall clip since the start of the 2021-22 season. The program's home wins total ranks second in the county and leads the ACC during that span.
The North Carolina win saw four Deacs reach double figures in scoring, led by Cameron Hildreth's 20 points. The Worthing, England, native went 10-for-12 from the free-throw line and grabbed six rebounds while playing all 40 minutes.
Hunter Sallis fell just short of a double-double, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Frontcourt mates Efton Reid III and Tre'Von Spillers contributed 12 points apiece. The latter also hauled in nine boards of his own to tie the game-high mark and totaled four blocks. Reid added six rebounds and two blocks to his line while making all six of his free throw attempts. Wake Forest won the battle on the glass, 41-33, as the team's rebounding total was its most in an ACC contest this season.
Defensively, Wake Forest has consistently been one of the conference's most elite units, ranking second in blocks (85), third in forced turnovers (271) and fourth in steals (145) among all league member schools.
Series History
Versus Duke
Series: Duke leads, 181-81
Last: Feb. 24, 2024, in Winston-Salem
Result: W, 83-79
The Matchup
Tabbed No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, Duke is undefeated in conference play this season and led by freshman forward Cooper Flagg. Flagg ranks second in the league in scoring (19.2 ppg) and sixth in rebounding (8.1 rpg), as Duke leads the ACC in both field goal percentage and field goal percentage defense. Head coach Jon Scheyer is in his third season at the helm of the program.
Saturday's contest inside LJVM Coliseum will be nationally televised on ESPN with Dave O'Brien and Jon Crispin on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Gameday Policies and Procedures
Fans attending all games inside LJVM Coliseum are expected to join Wake Forest Athletics and one another in creating a safe and positive environment that reflects the values of Wake Forest University and the ACC. For more details on game-day guidelines, please visit GoDeacs.com/MBBGameday and please follow all protocols inside the venue.
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.
Ticket Information
Up Next
Wake Forest is back on the road next week when they face the Louisville Cardinals Tuesday in the KFC Yum! Center.
Tip is set for 7 p.m. and the game will air on ACC Network.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Rivalry Week for Wake Forest men's basketball continues this Saturday (Jan. 25), as the Demon Deacons (15-4, 7-1 ACC) are set to host No. 2 Duke (16-2, 8-0 ACC) in front of a sold-out crowd. The Big Four matchup will tip off at 4:30 p.m. inside LJVM Coliseum.
Wake Forest is currently on a six-game win streak, its longest since the 2004-05 campaign. Additionally, the team's 7-1 mark against Atlantic Coast Conference foes is its best start since the 1996-97 season.
The upcoming Saturday sellout will be Wake Forest's second straight, as the team most recently hosted North Carolina earlier this week in front of a capacity crowd of 12,799 fans. Saturday will also mark the third sellout of the Steve Forbes era. Interested fans can still purchase tickets for the game through Wake Forest Athletics' trusted secondary marketplace for buying and reselling Demon Deacons tickets, SeatGeek.
Largest Crowds in the Steve Forbes Era
| Attendance | Opponent | Date |
| 14,744 | No. 8 Duke | Feb. 24, 2024 |
| 14,213 | No. 8 Duke | Jan. 12, 2022 |
| 12,799 | North Carolina | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| 12,571 | NC State | Feb. 10, 2024 |
| 12,443 | No. 10 Virginia | Jan. 21, 2023 |
| 11,898 | North Carolina | Jan. 22, 2022 |
| 11,412 | Syracuse | Feb. 3, 2024 |
| 11,318 | North Carolina | Feb. 7, 2023 |
| 11,092 | NC State | Jan. 28, 2023 |
| 10,812 | No. 14 Duke | Dec. 20, 2022 |
Securing a 67-66 victory over North Carolina, Wake Forest moved to 10-0 at home in 2024-25. In each of the last four seasons, the Deacons have started 10-0 inside LJVM Coliseum, resting at a 58-7 overall clip since the start of the 2021-22 season. The program's home wins total ranks second in the county and leads the ACC during that span.
The North Carolina win saw four Deacs reach double figures in scoring, led by Cameron Hildreth's 20 points. The Worthing, England, native went 10-for-12 from the free-throw line and grabbed six rebounds while playing all 40 minutes.
Hunter Sallis fell just short of a double-double, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Frontcourt mates Efton Reid III and Tre'Von Spillers contributed 12 points apiece. The latter also hauled in nine boards of his own to tie the game-high mark and totaled four blocks. Reid added six rebounds and two blocks to his line while making all six of his free throw attempts. Wake Forest won the battle on the glass, 41-33, as the team's rebounding total was its most in an ACC contest this season.
Defensively, Wake Forest has consistently been one of the conference's most elite units, ranking second in blocks (85), third in forced turnovers (271) and fourth in steals (145) among all league member schools.
Series History
Versus Duke
Series: Duke leads, 181-81
Last: Feb. 24, 2024, in Winston-Salem
Result: W, 83-79
The Matchup
Tabbed No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, Duke is undefeated in conference play this season and led by freshman forward Cooper Flagg. Flagg ranks second in the league in scoring (19.2 ppg) and sixth in rebounding (8.1 rpg), as Duke leads the ACC in both field goal percentage and field goal percentage defense. Head coach Jon Scheyer is in his third season at the helm of the program.
Saturday's contest inside LJVM Coliseum will be nationally televised on ESPN with Dave O'Brien and Jon Crispin on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Gameday Policies and Procedures
Fans attending all games inside LJVM Coliseum are expected to join Wake Forest Athletics and one another in creating a safe and positive environment that reflects the values of Wake Forest University and the ACC. For more details on game-day guidelines, please visit GoDeacs.com/MBBGameday and please follow all protocols inside the venue.
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.
Ticket Information
- Single-Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for all games minus Duke are on sale now to the general public, with a variety of options available, including:
- 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 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 is back on the road next week when they face the Louisville Cardinals Tuesday in the KFC Yum! Center.
Tip is set for 7 p.m. and the game will air on ACC Network.
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