Saturday, March 1
Winston-Salem, N.C.
5:15 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Notre Dame
Photo by: Helen McGinnis / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest, Notre Dame Meet in Saturday Evening Contest
2/28/2025 12:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons face the Fighting Irish looking to claim their 12th ACC victory of the 2024-25 season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball (19-9, 11-6 ACC) will conclude its two-game homestand on Saturday evening, hosting Notre Dame (12-16, 6-11 ACC) for a 5:15 p.m. tip at LJVM Coliseum. This will be the first matchup between the Demon Deacons and Fighting Irish in Winston-Salem since Feb. 25, 2023.
With three regular season games remaining, the Deacs are currently tied for fifth place in the ACC and will be seeking to earn their 12th conference victory this season and their sixth home victory against a conference opponent.
Last Time Out
The Deacs returned to their home floor on Wednesday night, hosting Virginia in a matchup that would ultimately fall in by a final of 83-75.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis led the way with a team-high 25 points. The Omaha, Neb., native was efficient from the field, sinking 10 of 17 attempts, while adding four rebounds and three assists. Wednesday was Sallis' 14th 20-plus point performance of the season.
Senior guard Cameron Hildreth also had a strong night on the scoring end, totaling 22 points on 56.3 percent shooting. Senior forward Efton Reid III notched his second double-double of the 2024-25 season, finishing with 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
Wake Forest won the rebounding battle (27-24) and outscored the Cavaliers in the paint, 52-20.
Defend Home Court
Since the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest has collected 59 victories at LJVM Coliseum, tied for the sixth-most nationally during that span.
A Look At The Standings
Heading into its Saturday meeting with Notre Dame, Wake Forest is fifth in the ACC standings.
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Notre Dame
Offensively, the Fighting Irish have been led by Markus Burton who averages a conference-best 21.8 points per game in ACC play. The sophomore guard has scored 20 or more points 12 times in ACC action and is coming off a 30-point performance against Clemson on Wednesday.
As a team, Notre Dame ranks in the top-five in the ACC in both three-point percentage (36.1) and three-point defense (32.4).
Television Information
Saturday's game will be televised on The CW with Thom Brennaman and Mike Gminski 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
Saturday's game will be Reunion Weekend for Wake Forest basketball along with honoring the 2025 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame induction class.
As part of the festivities, Wake Forest will recognize the 2000 NIT Champions along with Hall of Fame inductees Skip Prosser and Ish Smith and Gene Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Lynne Heflin, who played a vital role for the program for 35 years.
Up Next
Wake Forest will play in its final road regular season contest on Monday evening, facing No. 2 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN.
With three regular season games remaining, the Deacs are currently tied for fifth place in the ACC and will be seeking to earn their 12th conference victory this season and their sixth home victory against a conference opponent.
Last Time Out
The Deacs returned to their home floor on Wednesday night, hosting Virginia in a matchup that would ultimately fall in by a final of 83-75.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis led the way with a team-high 25 points. The Omaha, Neb., native was efficient from the field, sinking 10 of 17 attempts, while adding four rebounds and three assists. Wednesday was Sallis' 14th 20-plus point performance of the season.
Senior guard Cameron Hildreth also had a strong night on the scoring end, totaling 22 points on 56.3 percent shooting. Senior forward Efton Reid III notched his second double-double of the 2024-25 season, finishing with 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
Wake Forest won the rebounding battle (27-24) and outscored the Cavaliers in the paint, 52-20.
Defend Home Court
Since the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest has collected 59 victories at LJVM Coliseum, tied for the sixth-most nationally during that span.
| Rank | Program | Total Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Houston | 63 |
| T2. | Duke | 61 |
| T2. | Saint Mary's | 61 |
| T4. | Kentucky | 60 |
| T4. | Grand Canyon | 60 |
| T6. | Wake Forest | 59 |
| T6. | Kansas | 59 |
| T6. | Arizona | 59 |
| T5. | Iowa State | 59 |
Heading into its Saturday meeting with Notre Dame, Wake Forest is fifth in the ACC standings.
| Rank | School | ACC Record | ACC Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| 1 | Duke | 16-1 | .941 | 25-3 | .893 |
| T-2 | Clemson | 15-2 | .882 | 23-5 | .821 |
| T-2 | Louisville | 15-2 | .882 | 23-6 | .786 |
| 4 | SMU | 12-5 | .706 | 21-7 | .750 |
| T-5 | Wake Forest | 11-6 | .647 | 19-9 | .679 |
| T-5 | North Carolina | 11-6 | .647 | 18-11 | .621 |
| 7 | Stanford | 10-7 | .588 | 18-10 | .643 |
| 8 | Georgia Tech | 8-9 | .471 | 14-14 | .500 |
| T-9 | Pitt | 7-10 | .412 | 16-12 | .571 |
| T-9 | Florida State | 7-10 | .412 | 16-12 | .571 |
| T-9 | Virginia | 7-10 | .412 | 16-12 | .571 |
| T-9 | Virginia Tech | 7-10 | .412 | 12-16 | .429 |
| T-13 | Notre Dame | 6-11 | .353 | 12-16 | .429 |
| T-13 | Syracuse | 6-11 | .353 | 12-16 | .429 |
| 15 | California | 5-12 | .294 | 12-16 | .429 |
| T-16 | Boston College | 4-13 | .235 | 12-16 | .429 |
| T-16 | NC State | 4-13 | .235 | 11-17 | .393 |
| 18 | Miami | 2-15 | .118 | 6-22 | .214 |
- All-Time: Tied, 9-9
- Last Matchup: March 13, 2024
- Result: W, 72-59
- Last Matchup at LJVM Coliseum: Feb. 25, 2023
- Result: W, 66-58
Offensively, the Fighting Irish have been led by Markus Burton who averages a conference-best 21.8 points per game in ACC play. The sophomore guard has scored 20 or more points 12 times in ACC action and is coming off a 30-point performance against Clemson on Wednesday.
As a team, Notre Dame ranks in the top-five in the ACC in both three-point percentage (36.1) and three-point defense (32.4).
Television Information
Saturday's game will be televised on The CW with Thom Brennaman and Mike Gminski 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.
Important Parking Updates
Due to on-going construction for The Grounds, fans who are looking to park in the Gold Lot at Allegacy stadium must enter from Reynolds and/or 32nd Street off Shorefair Drive.
Saturday's game will be Reunion Weekend for Wake Forest basketball along with honoring the 2025 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame induction class.
As part of the festivities, Wake Forest will recognize the 2000 NIT Champions along with Hall of Fame inductees Skip Prosser and Ish Smith and Gene Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Lynne Heflin, who played a vital role for the program for 35 years.
Up Next
Wake Forest will play in its final road regular season contest on Monday evening, facing No. 2 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN.
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