Wake Forest Athletics
Tuesday, February 17
Winston-Salem, N.C.
5 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
High Point
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
No. 22 Wake Forest Opens Home Schedule against High Point
2/16/2026 4:35:00 PM | Baseball
Junior Javar Williams led the team in Puerto Rico with a .385 batting average.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – After winning two of three at the Puerto Rico Challenge this weekend, the No. 22 Wake Forest baseball team kicks off play at David F. Couch Ballpark tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET against High Point.
The Demon Deacons have won six of the last seven against the Panthers, including a 13-1 victory in Kannapolis a season ago.
Pitching Matching
So. RHP Cameron Bagwell vs. Jr. LHP Noah Zimmerman
Take A Seat
The Demon Deacons' 42 strikeouts over the first three games tie them for first in the ACC while ranking tied for 12th in the country. Wake Forest tossed 35 strikeouts over the final two games of the Puerto Rico Challenge, the most in a two-game stretch since the Demon Deacons combined for 37 punchouts against UNCG (2/18) and St. John's (2/21) last season.
Trading Card Giveaway
Wake Forest baseball trading cards are back! This game is your first chance to grab the first of five exclusive packs that will be released throughout the season. Don't miss the opportunity to start your collection on Opening Night.
Parking
Fans who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower lots will be guaranteed their spots on gameday. No single-game parking will be sold in these lots. Please have your pass prepared to show the parking attendant as you enter the lot.
As a reminder, fans are only permitted to use one (1) parking space per parking pass. Tailgating is not allowed within the parking lots and may only take place in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
Complimentary parking is available in the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium and in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots at LJVM Coliseum on gamedays on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fans parking in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots are encouraged to cross Deacon Boulevard by using the tunnel or the crosswalk noted on the map above. Please note single-game parking is no longer permitted at McCreary Tower; this lot is only available to those who have purchased season parking passes.
Due to continued progress on The Grounds infrastructure, Piccolo Lane will be closed February 16-20 to complete necessary work. Parking is still available in the Gold Lot, however it must be accessed from 32nd Street and/or Reynolds Blvd. The pedestrian sidewalk and pathway to Couch Ballpark remains open.
Please note construction will continue to impact traffic flow around certain lots throughout the 2026 season. Stay turned to GoDeacs.com/bsbgameday for the latest construction information.
DEACTOWN Charlotte
Building on the previously announced 2027 Wake Forest football matchup with Notre Dame inside Bank of America Stadium, Wake Forest Athletics continues to strengthen its regional ties to Charlotte as the Demon Deacons baseball program will head to the Queen City to take on Clemson in a showdown at Truist Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Tickets for the April 1 game are on sale now and fans can purchase by clicking HERE.
Accessibility
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.
2026 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
Interested in the Deacon Deck? Request a call from a Wake Forest Athletics representative or contact us at tix@wfu.edu or (336) 758-3322 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
The Demon Deacons have won six of the last seven against the Panthers, including a 13-1 victory in Kannapolis a season ago.
Pitching Matching
So. RHP Cameron Bagwell vs. Jr. LHP Noah Zimmerman
Take A Seat
The Demon Deacons' 42 strikeouts over the first three games tie them for first in the ACC while ranking tied for 12th in the country. Wake Forest tossed 35 strikeouts over the final two games of the Puerto Rico Challenge, the most in a two-game stretch since the Demon Deacons combined for 37 punchouts against UNCG (2/18) and St. John's (2/21) last season.
Trading Card Giveaway
Wake Forest baseball trading cards are back! This game is your first chance to grab the first of five exclusive packs that will be released throughout the season. Don't miss the opportunity to start your collection on Opening Night.
Parking
Fans who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower lots will be guaranteed their spots on gameday. No single-game parking will be sold in these lots. Please have your pass prepared to show the parking attendant as you enter the lot.
As a reminder, fans are only permitted to use one (1) parking space per parking pass. Tailgating is not allowed within the parking lots and may only take place in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
Complimentary parking is available in the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium and in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots at LJVM Coliseum on gamedays on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fans parking in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots are encouraged to cross Deacon Boulevard by using the tunnel or the crosswalk noted on the map above. Please note single-game parking is no longer permitted at McCreary Tower; this lot is only available to those who have purchased season parking passes.
Due to continued progress on The Grounds infrastructure, Piccolo Lane will be closed February 16-20 to complete necessary work. Parking is still available in the Gold Lot, however it must be accessed from 32nd Street and/or Reynolds Blvd. The pedestrian sidewalk and pathway to Couch Ballpark remains open.
Please note construction will continue to impact traffic flow around certain lots throughout the 2026 season. Stay turned to GoDeacs.com/bsbgameday for the latest construction information.
DEACTOWN Charlotte
Building on the previously announced 2027 Wake Forest football matchup with Notre Dame inside Bank of America Stadium, Wake Forest Athletics continues to strengthen its regional ties to Charlotte as the Demon Deacons baseball program will head to the Queen City to take on Clemson in a showdown at Truist Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Tickets for the April 1 game are on sale now and fans can purchase by clicking HERE.
Accessibility
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.
2026 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
- 2026 Single Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for the full 30-game home slate for your Demon Deacons baseball team are available now! Non-conference tickets start at $8 and ACC tickets start at $12. Don't forget – prices increase by $5 on at the box office on gameday, making now the right time to purchase your tickets. Get ready for Opening Day and secure your tickets for Wake Forest baseball today!
- Single-game tickets for the full 30-game home slate for your Demon Deacons baseball team are available now! Non-conference tickets start at $8 and ACC tickets start at $12. Don't forget – prices increase by $5 on at the box office on gameday, making now the right time to purchase your tickets. Get ready for Opening Day and secure your tickets for Wake Forest baseball today!
- 2026 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
- "The Couch" is home to more than just great baseball — it's where a tight-knit team comes together to compete, grow, and proudly represent the old gold and black. Every inning, you can see the bond in the dugout and the trust between teammates on the field. When you're here, you're not just watching baseball — you're backing a group that plays for each other and for Deacon Nation.
- Secure your season tickets today and we'll see you at The Couch!
- Premium Deacon Deck Seating Option at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2026 Season!
- The Deacon Deck returns as a premier premium experience at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2026 season. Fans have three options to secure tickets in the Deacon Deck: a Six Game Mini Plan ($399), group ticket experiences ($25/person), and single-game all-inclusive for select home opponents. Located on the first baseline, Deacon Deck ticket holders will enjoy:
- Loge-style deck seating with drink rails
- Club space lounge seating with climate-controlling fans and heaters and HD televisions
- Access to general admission seating in sections 1-4 of the ballpark
- Private bar with beer and wine for purchase
- The Deacon Deck returns as a premier premium experience at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2026 season. Fans have three options to secure tickets in the Deacon Deck: a Six Game Mini Plan ($399), group ticket experiences ($25/person), and single-game all-inclusive for select home opponents. Located on the first baseline, Deacon Deck ticket holders will enjoy:
Interested in the Deacon Deck? Request a call from a Wake Forest Athletics representative or contact us at tix@wfu.edu or (336) 758-3322 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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