Wake Forest Athletics
Tuesday, January 27
Pittsburgh, Pa.
6 p.m.
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Photo by: Bryce Mitchell / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest Faces Pitt in Tuesday Contest at Petersen Events Center
1/26/2026 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will look to pick up a second road win in ACC play for the 2025-26 season.
PITTSBURGH - Wake Forest men's basketball is set for its final road contest of the month of January on Tuesday evening, as the Demon Deacons will face Pitt at the Petersen Events Center.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled 6 12 p.m. and will air nationwide on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to No. 5 Duke 90-69 on Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris recorded his ninth 20-point scoring game of the season as he led the Demon Deacons with 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting while hitting 5-of-9 shots from three-point range. With his performance, Harris has now scored double-digits in all 20 games this season, marking the fourth-longest streak of consecutive games reaching a double-digit scoring total in the Steve Forbes era.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger reached double figures for the first time this season as the Overland Park, Kan., native finished Saturday's game with 12 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting. Schwieger also totaled two rebounds, a block and a steal.
Junior forward Omaha Biliew tallied 11 points, two rebounds and an assist over the course of 22 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers ended the game with 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal while also tying his career-high with a pair of three-pointers.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 49 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
Turning Them Over
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 304 turnovers forced so far this season, most in the ACC.
Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era
Continued Point Production
Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 20 games while ranking third in the ACC in points per game (20.6).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 14.5 points per game increase this year ranks as the second-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just eight nationally – averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
ACC Scoring Leaders
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Pitt
Pitt has won six home contests so far this season including an 80-46 victory over in-state rival Penn State on Dec. 21. Three Panthers are averaging double-figures in scoring on the season, led by Brandin Cummings' 13.1 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Anish Shroff and Terrence Oglesby on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will close out the month of January on Saturday afternoon, hosting NC State for Rodney Rogers Day at LJVM Coliseum.
Tip-off is slated for 3:45 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on The CW.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled 6 12 p.m. and will air nationwide on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to No. 5 Duke 90-69 on Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris recorded his ninth 20-point scoring game of the season as he led the Demon Deacons with 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting while hitting 5-of-9 shots from three-point range. With his performance, Harris has now scored double-digits in all 20 games this season, marking the fourth-longest streak of consecutive games reaching a double-digit scoring total in the Steve Forbes era.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger reached double figures for the first time this season as the Overland Park, Kan., native finished Saturday's game with 12 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting. Schwieger also totaled two rebounds, a block and a steal.
Junior forward Omaha Biliew tallied 11 points, two rebounds and an assist over the course of 22 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers ended the game with 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal while also tying his career-high with a pair of three-pointers.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 49 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
| Rank | Program | ACC Wins Since 2021-22 | ACC Winning Percentage Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 71 | 81.6% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 60 | 69.0% |
| 3. | Clemson | 58 | 65.9% |
| 4. | Virginia | 53 | 60.9% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 49 | 56.3% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 304 turnovers forced so far this season, most in the ACC.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 304 |
| 2. | Florida State | 300 |
| 3. | NC State | 286 |
| 4. | Virginia Tech | 279 |
| 5. | Miami | 277 |
| 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 continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 20 games while ranking third in the ACC in points per game (20.6).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 14.5 points per game increase this year ranks as the second-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just eight nationally – averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game Increase |
| 1. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 14.7 |
| 2. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 14.5 |
| T3. | Chandler Cuthrell | Elon | 13.8 |
| T3. | Kamrin Oriol | North Florida | 13.8 |
| 5. | Asjon Anderson | Alabama State | 12.6 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 23.7 |
| 2. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 21.7 |
| 3. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 20.6 |
| 4. | Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | 19.9 |
| 5. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 19.7 |
- All-Time Record vs. Pitt: 9-8
- Last Matchup: Feb. 1, 2025 (Wake Forest won 76-74)
Pitt has won six home contests so far this season including an 80-46 victory over in-state rival Penn State on Dec. 21. Three Panthers are averaging double-figures in scoring on the season, led by Brandin Cummings' 13.1 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Anish Shroff and Terrence Oglesby on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will close out the month of January on Saturday afternoon, hosting NC State for Rodney Rogers Day at LJVM Coliseum.
Tip-off is slated for 3:45 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on The CW.
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