Wake Forest Athletics
Wednesday, February 25
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
6 p.m.
Wake Forest University
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Boston College
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Wake Forest Travels To Boston College For Midweek Matchup with Eagles
2/24/2026 11:13:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons are looking to add a sixth ACC win on the season.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Wake Forest men's basketball will play in its penultimate road ACC game of the regular season on Wednesday night, as the Demon Deacons will face Boston College at the Conte Forum.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to Virginia Tech by a final of 82-63 on Saturday afternoon at Cassell Coliseum.
Three Deacs reached double figures in scoring on the afternoon, led by sophomore guard Juke Harris' 16 points to go along with five rebounds and three assists. The starting forward tandem of senior Tre'Von Spillers and junior Cooper Schwieger combined for 22 points.
Spillers also hauled in a team-best seven boards and blocked two shots. Sophomore guard Sebastian Akins chipped in four assists.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 52 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 364 turnovers so far this season, third-most in the ACC.
Juke Is Gonna Juke
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 27 games while ranking second in the ACC in points per game (22.1) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.0 points per game increase this year is the highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just five nationally – averaging 21 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
ACC Scoring Leaders (Conference Play)
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Boston College
Boston College has won eight home games this season including victories over Pitt and Syracuse in ACC play.
Offensively, the Eagles have been led by the one-two scoring punch of Fred Payne (15.4 points per game) and reigning ACC Most Improved Player Donald Hand Jr. (13.8 points per game).
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Evan Lepler and Pat Bradley on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest returns to Winston-Salem for a Saturday evening game against Syracuse.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on The CW.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell to Virginia Tech by a final of 82-63 on Saturday afternoon at Cassell Coliseum.
Three Deacs reached double figures in scoring on the afternoon, led by sophomore guard Juke Harris' 16 points to go along with five rebounds and three assists. The starting forward tandem of senior Tre'Von Spillers and junior Cooper Schwieger combined for 22 points.
Spillers also hauled in a team-best seven boards and blocked two shots. Sophomore guard Sebastian Akins chipped in four assists.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 52 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 | 77 | 81.9% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 66 | 69.5% |
| 3. | Clemson | 61 | 64.2% |
| 4. | Virginia | 60 | 63.8% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 52 | 55.3% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 364 turnovers so far this season, third-most in the ACC.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Florida State | 373 |
| 2. | Wake Forest | 364 |
| 3. | NC State | 362 |
| 4. | Syracuse | 347 |
| 5. | Stanford | 346 |
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 27 games while ranking second in the ACC in points per game (22.1) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.0 points per game increase this year is the highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just five nationally – averaging 21 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. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 15.0 |
| 2. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 14.2 |
| 3. | Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn | UNLV | 14.0 |
| 4. | Kamrin Oriol | North Florida | 13.5 |
| 5. | Paul Djobet | Omaha | 13.3 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 22.4 |
| 2. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 22.1 |
| 3. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 21.9 |
| 4. | Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | 20.1 |
| 5. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 18.7 |
- All-Time Record vs. Boston College: 16-17
- Last Matchup: Dec. 7, 2024 (Wake Forest won 72-66)
Boston College has won eight home games this season including victories over Pitt and Syracuse in ACC play.
Offensively, the Eagles have been led by the one-two scoring punch of Fred Payne (15.4 points per game) and reigning ACC Most Improved Player Donald Hand Jr. (13.8 points per game).
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Evan Lepler and Pat Bradley on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest returns to Winston-Salem for a Saturday evening game against Syracuse.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on The CW.
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