Wednesday, February 26
Winston-Salem, N.C.
9:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Virginia
Wake Forest Begins Week at LJVM Coliseum Hosting Virginia
2/25/2025 8:12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will be seeking their 60th home victory since the start of the 2021-22 season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball (19-8, 11-5 ACC) will host two home games at LJVM Coliseum this week, starting with a Wednesday night showdown with Virginia (13-14, 6-10 ACC). Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 9 p.m. and the game will air nationally on ESPNU.
Currently tied for fourth place in the ACC, the Demon Deacons will be seeking to earn their 12th conference victory this season and their sixth home victory against a conference opponent.
Overall, the Deacs are 11-2 at home this season and have accumulated 59 victories inside LJVM Coliseum since the start of the 2021-22 campaign – a total that ranks tied for fifth-best in the country over the last four seasons.
Last Time Out
Returning to game action for the first time in seven days on Saturday, Wake Forest battled for 40 minutes before falling to NC State in an 85-73 decision.
Senior guard Cameron Hildreth led the Deacs with a team-high 16 points, in addition to four rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes. Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers contributed 15 points while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis pieced together a line of 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Senior center Efton Reid III rounded out the double-digit scoring with 12 points and also grabbed four rebounds. Freshman wing Juke Harris chipped in nine points as a reserve.
Wake Forest finished with 13 assists on 22 made baskets. Defensively, the team forced 13 turnovers by NC State.
Defend Home Court
Since the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest has collected 59 victories at LJVM Coliseum, tied for the fifth-most nationally during that span.
A Look At The Standings
Heading into its Wednesday meeting with the Cavaliers, Wake Forest is fourth in the ACC standings.
Defensive Dominance
With four regular season games remaining on its schedule, the Demon Deacons have maintained their reputation as one of the conference's top defensive teams. Wake Forest ranks first in three-point field goal percentage defense (30.4 percent) and second in overall field goal percentage defense (39.7). In ACC play, the Deacs are tied with Duke for the top spot in field goal percentage defense at a 40.4 clip.
Through 27 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 366 turnovers, the second-highest mark in the ACC. Additionally, ACC opponents have committed 10-plus turnovers in 13 of 16 games against Wake Forest.
The Deacs have protected the basket well to rank third in the conference with 107 blocks, good enough for a 3.96 per-game average. Wake Forest's pressure on the ball has led to the team resting fourth in the ACC in steals (7.26 per game).
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Virginia
Through the weekend's action, Virginia ranks top-five in defense (70.2 points per game allowed), team free throw percentage (78.6 percent), assist to turnover ratio (+1.73) and assists per game (15.5) in ACC play.
This season, the Cavaliers have been led by Isaac McKneely who has started all 27 contests and averaged 13.9 points per game.
Television Information
Wednesday's game will be televised on ESPNU with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress on the call. 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.
Ticket Information
Wednesday night's game will feature "Birdies & Basketball" as the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a special edition Wake Forest golf towel courtesy of Truist. There will also be a golf simulator on the concourse located outside Section 116.
Up Next
Wake Forest will remain at home for a Saturday evening matchup with Notre Dame at LJVM Coliseum.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. and the contest will be televised nationally on The CW.
Currently tied for fourth place in the ACC, the Demon Deacons will be seeking to earn their 12th conference victory this season and their sixth home victory against a conference opponent.
Overall, the Deacs are 11-2 at home this season and have accumulated 59 victories inside LJVM Coliseum since the start of the 2021-22 campaign – a total that ranks tied for fifth-best in the country over the last four seasons.
Last Time Out
Returning to game action for the first time in seven days on Saturday, Wake Forest battled for 40 minutes before falling to NC State in an 85-73 decision.
Senior guard Cameron Hildreth led the Deacs with a team-high 16 points, in addition to four rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes. Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers contributed 15 points while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis pieced together a line of 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Senior center Efton Reid III rounded out the double-digit scoring with 12 points and also grabbed four rebounds. Freshman wing Juke Harris chipped in nine points as a reserve.
Wake Forest finished with 13 assists on 22 made baskets. Defensively, the team forced 13 turnovers by NC State.
Defend Home Court
Since the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest has collected 59 victories at LJVM Coliseum, tied for the fifth-most nationally during that span.
| Rank | Program | Total Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Houston | 63 |
| T2. | Duke | 61 |
| T2. | Saint Mary's | 61 |
| 4. | Kentucky | 60 |
| T5. | Wake Forest | 59 |
| T5. | Kansas | 59 |
| T5. | Grand Canyon | 59 |
| T5. | Iowa State | 59 |
Heading into its Wednesday meeting with the Cavaliers, Wake Forest is fourth in the ACC standings.
| Rank | School | ACC Record | ACC Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| 1 | Duke | 15-1 | .938 | 24-3 | .889 |
| T-2 | Clemson | 14-2 | .875 | 22-5 | .815 |
| T-2 | Louisville | 14-2 | .875 | 21-6 | .778 |
| T-4 | Wake Forest | 11-5 | .688 | 19-8 | .704 |
| T-4 | SMU | 11-5 | .688 | 20-7 | .741 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 11-6 | .647 | 18-11 | .621 |
| 7 | Stanford | 9-7 | .562 | 17-10 | .630 |
| T-8 | Pitt | 7-9 | .438 | 16-11 | .593 |
| T-8 | Georgia Tech | 7-9 | .438 | 13-14 | .481 |
| T-8 | Virginia Tech | 7-9 | .438 | 12-15 | .444 |
| 11 | Florida State | 7-10 | .412 | 16-12 | .571 |
| T-12 | Virginia | 6-10 | .375 | 13-14 | .481 |
| T-12 | Notre Dame | 6-10 | .375 | 12-15 | .444 |
| T-14 | California | 5-11 | .312 | 12-15 | .444 |
| T-14 | Syracuse | 5-11 | .312 | 11-16 | .407 |
| T-16 | Boston College | 4-12 | .250 | 12-15 | .444 |
| T-16 | NC State | 4-12 | .250 | 11-16 | .407 |
| 18 | Miami | 2-14 | .125 | 6-21 | .222 |
With four regular season games remaining on its schedule, the Demon Deacons have maintained their reputation as one of the conference's top defensive teams. Wake Forest ranks first in three-point field goal percentage defense (30.4 percent) and second in overall field goal percentage defense (39.7). In ACC play, the Deacs are tied with Duke for the top spot in field goal percentage defense at a 40.4 clip.
Through 27 games, the Demon Deacons have forced 366 turnovers, the second-highest mark in the ACC. Additionally, ACC opponents have committed 10-plus turnovers in 13 of 16 games against Wake Forest.
The Deacs have protected the basket well to rank third in the conference with 107 blocks, good enough for a 3.96 per-game average. Wake Forest's pressure on the ball has led to the team resting fourth in the ACC in steals (7.26 per game).
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Virginia
- All-Time: Wake Forest leads, 71-70
- Last Matchup: Feb. 17, 2024
- Result: L, 49-47
- Last Matchup at LJVM Coliseum: Jan. 13, 2024
- Result: W, 66-47
Through the weekend's action, Virginia ranks top-five in defense (70.2 points per game allowed), team free throw percentage (78.6 percent), assist to turnover ratio (+1.73) and assists per game (15.5) in ACC play.
This season, the Cavaliers have been led by Isaac McKneely who has started all 27 contests and averaged 13.9 points per game.
Television Information
Wednesday's game will be televised on ESPNU with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress on the call. 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.
Ticket Information
- Single-Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for all games 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 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.
Wednesday night's game will feature "Birdies & Basketball" as the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a special edition Wake Forest golf towel courtesy of Truist. There will also be a golf simulator on the concourse located outside Section 116.
Up Next
Wake Forest will remain at home for a Saturday evening matchup with Notre Dame at LJVM Coliseum.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. and the contest will be televised nationally on The CW.
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