Saturday, December 6
Charleston, W.Va.
6 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
West Virginia
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest, West Virginia Meet in Holiday Hoopfest Showdown in Charleston
12/5/2025 9:06:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons and Mountaineers begin a two-year neutral site series with Saturday’s contest.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Wake Forest men's basketball and West Virginia will begin a two-year neutral site series on Saturday evening, as the Demon Deacons and Mountaineers meet at the Charleston Coliseum.
The meeting between the Demon Deacons and Mountaineers will tip at 6 p.m. and be televised nationally on ESPN.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to Oklahoma at home in the third-annual ACC/SEC Challenge, 86-68.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris led the Demon Deacons with 22 points and seven rebounds while connecting on a career-high 12-of-15 shots from the free throw line. The Salisbury, N.C., native also added two assists and a steal.
Senior guard Nate Calmese added 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting (45.4 percent), along with a team-high four assists.
In the frontcourt, junior forward Omaha Biliew tallied nine points while going 3-for-4 from beyond the arc and redshirt sophomore Marqus Marion pulled down five rebounds off the bench.
Deacs In The Non-Con
Wake Forest's 75.5 winning percentage in non-conference play since 2021-22 and the 40 victories in out of conference regular season action during that span are the third-best marks in the ACC.
Turning Them Over
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 14 or more steals three times this season including hitting the mark in last Friday's victory over Northeastern. The Deacs are averaging 9.56 steals per game, second-most in the conference.
Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era
Increased Production In Year Two
Sophomore guard Juke Harris' expanded role for the 2025-26 season has led to numerous breakout performances, as the Salisbury, N.C., native Harris is just one of six players nationally averaging 19.5 points and seven rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent or better from the field.
Players Averaging 19+ Points Per Game, 7+ Rebounds Per Game & Shooting 50 Percent
Tapping Into The Depth
Wake Forest has been able to utilize its depth to its advantage so far this season, as the Demon Deacons rank fourth in the ACC in bench scoring per game.
ACC Team Bench Scoring Leaders
Highlighted by back-to-back 19-point performances against Memphis and No. 15 Texas Tech in the Bahamas, junior guard Myles Colvin is averaging 11.9 points per game so far this season – tied for most off the bench in the ACC this season.
The Indianapolis native has reached double figures in scoring seven times so far this season.
ACC Individual Bench Scoring Leaders
Series History: Wake Forest vs. West Virginia
Headlined by a defensive unit that ranks second nationally in points per game allowed, the Mountaineers enter Saturday's game with a 7-2 record. West Virginia has held their opponents to 70 points or less eight times this season including three opponents under 50 (Lehigh, Pitt and Coppin State).
Television Information
Saturday's game will air nationally on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Matt Adams on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude non-conference action with three home games, beginning with a matchup against Queens on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. as part of a doubleheader with the women's team.
The meeting between the Demon Deacons and Mountaineers will tip at 6 p.m. and be televised nationally on ESPN.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to Oklahoma at home in the third-annual ACC/SEC Challenge, 86-68.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris led the Demon Deacons with 22 points and seven rebounds while connecting on a career-high 12-of-15 shots from the free throw line. The Salisbury, N.C., native also added two assists and a steal.
Senior guard Nate Calmese added 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting (45.4 percent), along with a team-high four assists.
In the frontcourt, junior forward Omaha Biliew tallied nine points while going 3-for-4 from beyond the arc and redshirt sophomore Marqus Marion pulled down five rebounds off the bench.
Deacs In The Non-Con
Wake Forest's 75.5 winning percentage in non-conference play since 2021-22 and the 40 victories in out of conference regular season action during that span are the third-best marks in the ACC.
| Rank | Program | Non-Conference Wins Since 2021-22 | Non-Conference Winning Percentage Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 46 | 86.8% |
| 2. | Clemson | 41 | 77.4% |
| 3. | Wake Forest | 40 | 75.5% |
| T4. | Virginia Tech | 38 | 71.7% |
| T4. | North Carolina | 38 | 71.7% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 14 or more steals three times this season including hitting the mark in last Friday's victory over Northeastern. The Deacs are averaging 9.56 steals per game, second-most in the conference.
| Rank | ACC School | Steals Per Game |
| 1. | Florida State | 11.38 |
| 2. | Wake Forest | 9.56 |
| T3. | SMU | 8.78 |
| T3. | Miami | 8.78 |
| 5. | NC State | 8.63 |
Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era
| Date | Opponent | Total Number Of Steals |
| Nov. 25, 2020 | Delaware State | 20 |
| Nov. 3, 2025 | American | 16 |
| Nov. 28, 2025 | Northeastern | 14 |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | UMass Lowell | 14 |
| Nov. 10, 2021 | William & Mary | 14 |
| March 8, 2025 | Georgia Tech | 13 |
Sophomore guard Juke Harris' expanded role for the 2025-26 season has led to numerous breakout performances, as the Salisbury, N.C., native Harris is just one of six players nationally averaging 19.5 points and seven rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent or better from the field.
Players Averaging 19+ Points Per Game, 7+ Rebounds Per Game & Shooting 50 Percent
| Player | School | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Field Goal % |
| Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 19.9 | 7.1 | 51.4% |
| Cameron Boozer | Duke | 23.6 | 9.3 | 57.8% |
| Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | 19.3 | 10.1 | 52.5% |
| Delrecco Gillespie | Kent State | 19.5 | 12.8 | 60.8% |
| Malik Reneau | Miami | 20.1 | 7.1 | 56.3% |
| JT Toppin | Texas Tech | 22.1 | 11.0 | 54.1% |
| Chandler Cuthrell | Elon | 22.9 | 8.0 | 52.0% |
Wake Forest has been able to utilize its depth to its advantage so far this season, as the Demon Deacons rank fourth in the ACC in bench scoring per game.
ACC Team Bench Scoring Leaders
| Rank | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Clemson | 38.4 |
| 2. | Virginia | 32.1 |
| 3. | Florida State | 27.8 |
| 4. | Wake Forest | 26.7 |
| 5. | Louisville | 26.3 |
The Indianapolis native has reached double figures in scoring seven times so far this season.
ACC Individual Bench Scoring Leaders
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| T1. | Myles Colvin | Wake Forest | 11.9 |
| T1. | Chance Mallory | Virginia | 11.9 |
| 3. | Jaden Schutt | Virginia Tech | 10.4 |
| 4. | Boden Kapke | Boston College | 9.8 |
| 5. | Ben Hammond | Virginia Tech | 9.6 |
- All-Time Record vs. West Virginia: 3-7
- Last Matchup: March 19, 2005 (West Virginia won 111-105)
Headlined by a defensive unit that ranks second nationally in points per game allowed, the Mountaineers enter Saturday's game with a 7-2 record. West Virginia has held their opponents to 70 points or less eight times this season including three opponents under 50 (Lehigh, Pitt and Coppin State).
Offensively, three players are averaging double digits per contest led by Honor Huff's 15.8 points per game.
Television Information
Saturday's game will air nationally on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Matt Adams on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude non-conference action with three home games, beginning with a matchup against Queens on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. as part of a doubleheader with the women's team.
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