Wednesday, January 7
Winston-Salem, N.C.
7 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Miami
Photo by: Bryce Mitchell / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest Battles Miami in Midweek Showdown at LJVM Coliseum
1/6/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons earned their first ACC win of the season against Virginia Tech this past Saturday.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Coming off a hard fought first ACC win of the season, the Wake Forest men's basketball team will host Miami on Wednesday at LJVM Coliseum.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air nationwide on ESPNU.
Last Time Out
Behind a clutch performance from senior guard Nate Calmese, which included the go-ahead three-pointer with 6.5 seconds left, the Demon Deacons defeated Virginia Tech (12-3, 1-1 ACC) 81-78 on Saturday afternoon.
The Gilbert, Ariz., native finished the game with a season-high 25 points while shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range. Calmese also led the Demon Deacons with seven assists to go along with three rebounds and a steal.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris recorded 15 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Meanwhile, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers totaled 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting, as well as five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger tallied a season-high eight points while connecting on both of his three-point attempts. The Overland Park, Kan., native also added five rebounds, including a team-high three offensive rebounds, and an assist against the Hokies.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons forced Virginia Tech into a season-high 19 turnovers, including 14 in the first half, leading to 19 points off turnovers and 15 fastbreak points.
Defend Home Court
Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected a 69-12 record at LJVM Coliseum since 2021—tied for the fourth-most home wins nationally over that period.
Thirty of those home victories have come in ACC action, the third-most in the conference during that span.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 48 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 238 turnovers so far this season, second-most in the ACC and top-25 nationally.
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 15 games while ranking sixth in the ACC in points per game (19.4).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 13.3 points per game this year ranks as the fourth-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only four ACC players – and one of just 13 nationally – averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer, Miami's Malik Reneau and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
ACC Scoring Leaders
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Miami
The Hurricanes travel to Winston-Salem riding a seven-game winning streak and are 12-2 on the year. Prior to having this past weekend off, Miami won its ACC opener on Dec. 30 defeating Pitt 76-69.
Individually, senior Malik Reneau has experienced a strong campaign following three seasons at Indiana. The Miami native is third in the ACC in points per game (20.9).
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on ESPNU with Wes Durham and Dennis Scott 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
Claim your spot, Deacon Nation! As Wake Forest Athletics continues to strive to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Demon Deacon men's basketball tickets are on sale now.
Purchase your tickets today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
Single Game Tickets
Don't miss your chance to secure the best seats for marquee matchups and can't-miss action. Browse the schedule and lock in your seats as Wake Forest hosts 18 home contests during the 2025-26 season.
Bojangles Four-Packs
The fan-favorite Bojangles 4-Pack will be back for the 2025-26 season! 4-Packs include four game tickets, a parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card and will be available for all home games while supplies last.
Flex Plans
Multiple matchups you'd like to see this season? Consider getting a Flex Plan. A Flex Plan comes with 10 admissions that can be used in any combination throughout the season. Use all 10 tickets at one game or attend 10 different games. Flex plans may be redeemed for lower level seating, while available, for non-conference games and for upper level seating for ACC matchups.
Important Parking Updates
Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.
All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025-26 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting godeacs.com/bballparking. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.
If you have questions or need assistance with your parking assignment, please don't hesitate to contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or email tix@wfu.edu. Our staff is here to help you prepare for an unforgettable gameday in DEACTOWN!
Fan Information
As a Wake Forest faculty or staff member, you and your immediate family are invited to attend Wednesday's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, courtesy of Human Resources, the Office of the Provost and the Department of Athletics. Faculty and staff tickets can be secured HERE! Each employee may claim up to two (2) free tickets and one (1) parking pass. Additional tickets can be purchased at the special group rate. Please note, you will need to enter your wfu.edu email to gain access.
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to Chapel Hill for its second road ACC game of the year on Saturday night, facing No. 17 North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center.
Tip-off if scheduled for 6 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air nationwide on ESPNU.
Last Time Out
Behind a clutch performance from senior guard Nate Calmese, which included the go-ahead three-pointer with 6.5 seconds left, the Demon Deacons defeated Virginia Tech (12-3, 1-1 ACC) 81-78 on Saturday afternoon.
The Gilbert, Ariz., native finished the game with a season-high 25 points while shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range. Calmese also led the Demon Deacons with seven assists to go along with three rebounds and a steal.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris recorded 15 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Meanwhile, senior forward Tre'Von Spillers totaled 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting, as well as five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger tallied a season-high eight points while connecting on both of his three-point attempts. The Overland Park, Kan., native also added five rebounds, including a team-high three offensive rebounds, and an assist against the Hokies.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons forced Virginia Tech into a season-high 19 turnovers, including 14 in the first half, leading to 19 points off turnovers and 15 fastbreak points.
Defend Home Court
Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected a 69-12 record at LJVM Coliseum since 2021—tied for the fourth-most home wins nationally over that period.
Thirty of those home victories have come in ACC action, the third-most in the conference during that span.
| Rank | Program | Total Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| T1. | Houston | 72 |
| T1. | Saint Mary's | 72 |
| 3. | Duke | 70 |
| T4. | Wake Forest | 69 |
| T4. | Kentucky | 68 |
| T4. | Iowa State | 69 |
| Rank | Program | ACC Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 36 |
| 2. | North Carolina | 33 |
| 3. | Wake Forest | 30 |
| 4. | Clemson | 29 |
| 5. | Virginia | 28 |
Wake Forest's 48 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 | 66 | 80.5% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 57 | 69.5% |
| 3. | Clemson | 53 | 64.6% |
| 4. | Virginia | 49 | 59.8% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 48 | 58.5% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 238 turnovers so far this season, second-most in the ACC and top-25 nationally.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Florida State | 251 |
| 2. | Wake Forest | 238 |
| 3. | Stanford | 222 |
| 4. | NC State | 213 |
| 5. | Virginia | 205 |
| 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 15 games while ranking sixth in the ACC in points per game (19.4).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 13.3 points per game this year ranks as the fourth-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only four ACC players – and one of just 13 nationally – averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer, Miami's Malik Reneau and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game Increase |
| 1. | Chandler Cuthrell | Elon | 14.2 |
| 2. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 13.9 |
| 3. | Mike Williams | Sacramento State | 13.4 |
| 4. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 13.3 |
| 5. | Asjon Anderson | Alabama State | 12.7 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 23.0 |
| 2. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 22.0 |
| 3. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 20.9 |
| 4. | Boopie Miller | SMU | 20.4 |
| 5. | Ryan Conwell | Louisville | 19.6 |
| 6. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 19.4 |
- All-Time Record vs. Miami: 14-13
- Last Matchup: Jan. 11, 2025 (Wake Forest won 88-78)
The Hurricanes travel to Winston-Salem riding a seven-game winning streak and are 12-2 on the year. Prior to having this past weekend off, Miami won its ACC opener on Dec. 30 defeating Pitt 76-69.
Individually, senior Malik Reneau has experienced a strong campaign following three seasons at Indiana. The Miami native is third in the ACC in points per game (20.9).
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on ESPNU with Wes Durham and Dennis Scott 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
Claim your spot, Deacon Nation! As Wake Forest Athletics continues to strive to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Demon Deacon men's basketball tickets are on sale now.
Purchase your tickets today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
Single Game Tickets
Don't miss your chance to secure the best seats for marquee matchups and can't-miss action. Browse the schedule and lock in your seats as Wake Forest hosts 18 home contests during the 2025-26 season.
Bojangles Four-Packs
The fan-favorite Bojangles 4-Pack will be back for the 2025-26 season! 4-Packs include four game tickets, a parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card and will be available for all home games while supplies last.
Flex Plans
Multiple matchups you'd like to see this season? Consider getting a Flex Plan. A Flex Plan comes with 10 admissions that can be used in any combination throughout the season. Use all 10 tickets at one game or attend 10 different games. Flex plans may be redeemed for lower level seating, while available, for non-conference games and for upper level seating for ACC matchups.
Important Parking Updates
Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.
All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025-26 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting godeacs.com/bballparking. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.
If you have questions or need assistance with your parking assignment, please don't hesitate to contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or email tix@wfu.edu. Our staff is here to help you prepare for an unforgettable gameday in DEACTOWN!
Fan Information
As a Wake Forest faculty or staff member, you and your immediate family are invited to attend Wednesday's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, courtesy of Human Resources, the Office of the Provost and the Department of Athletics. Faculty and staff tickets can be secured HERE! Each employee may claim up to two (2) free tickets and one (1) parking pass. Additional tickets can be purchased at the special group rate. Please note, you will need to enter your wfu.edu email to gain access.
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to Chapel Hill for its second road ACC game of the year on Saturday night, facing No. 17 North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center.
Tip-off if scheduled for 6 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on the ACC Network.
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