- Match-Up: NC State Wolfpack vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: LJVM Coliseum, Winston-Salem, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-10) are set to collide with the NC State Wolfpack (15-6) at the LJVM Coliseum.
In their previous game, the NC State Wolfpack faced off against Syracuse and secured a convincing victory with a final score of 88-68. The Wolfpack recorded 16 personal fouls, while Syracuse had 15. From three-point range, they made 7 out of 23 attempts. Syracuse managed a free throw percentage of 56.3%, hitting 9 of their 16 attempts. In terms of rebounding, Syracuse captured 32 boards (15 offensive, 17 defensive), but did not register any blocks. They recorded 10 assists and managed 8 steals throughout the contest. Defensively, NC State limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.8%, allowing 26 baskets out of 67 attempts. The Wolfpack tallied 21 assists while forcing the opponent into 10 turnovers and securing 8 steals. On the boards, they amassed 44 rebounds, with 15 coming on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, NC State hit 15 out of 18 attempts, achieving an impressive rate of 83.3%. The Wolfpack concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 50.8% (33 of 65) and nailed 7 of 24 from beyond the arc.
Darrion Williams was a standout player, showcasing his skills with a shooting percentage of 56.3% and recording 5 assists. He played for 34 minutes and pulled in 6 rebounds, contributing 23 points from 9 of 16 shooting.
Currently, North Carolina State enters this matchup with a 15-6 record. They average 85.4 points per game (31st in Division 1) while shooting at 47.8% from the field. The Wolfpack shows a 39.0% success rate from three-point range (222 of 569) and converts 76.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, they gather 36.3 rebounds per game and boast 351 assists on the season, ranking 52nd nationally in assists per game. They average 9.8 turnovers and commit 19.0 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Wolfpack compel their opponents to commit 14.1 turnovers per game while also drawing 17.5 fouls. They allow 33.4% shooting from three-point territory and rank 127th in the nation in points allowed per game at 71.7. The defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.4% (505 of 1,190) and gives up an average of 34.8 rebounds per game. They rank 79th in Division 1 in assists allowed, yielding 252 throughout the season.
In their last match-up, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons fell short against Pittsburgh, ending with a score of 80-76. They managed to secure 28 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 35. They turned the ball over 13 times while achieving 5 steals in the game. Pittsburgh was called for 19 fouls, resulting in 19 free-throw attempts for the Demon Deacons, who converted 15 of them for a shooting percentage of 78.9%. From three-point range, Wake Forest made 7 of 24 attempts (29.2%). In total, the Demon Deacons shot 27 for 59 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 45.8%. They allowed Pittsburgh to hit 26 of 68 shots, resulting in a 38.2% shooting rate. Overall, Wake Forest went 30.6% from three (11 of 36) and finished at 68.0% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 25 attempts. In terms of team rebounding, they allowed Pittsburgh to grab 39 boards, including 15 offensive rebounds.
Myles Colvin made a notable impact for the Demon Deacons, hitting 4 out of 14 attempts for a shooting percentage of 28.6%, and contributed with 4 rebounds, finishing the game with 18 points in 42 minutes and added 1 assist.
On the season, Wake Forest holds an 11-10 record. The Demon Deacons average 19.1 fouls per game with a free throw shooting percentage of 76.1%. They dish out assists 14.9 times per game (ranked 132nd in Division 1) and turn the ball over 11.8 times per contest. Wake Forest has scored 1,683 points this season (80.1 per game), with 33.5 rebounds on average. Offensively, they connect on 44.9% of their shots, placing them 208th nationally.
Defensively, Wake Forest permits 30.8% on three-point attempts (180 of 585) and allows opponents to convert 74.0% from the free-throw line. They give up 15.4 assists and witness 36.2 rebounds against them on any given night, ranking 309th and 281st respectively in these metrics. In terms of points per game allowed, they stand 264th nationally with an average of 76.7. They force their foes into 14.9 turnovers a game and allow a field goal percentage of 43.9% (188th in the nation).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back North Carolina State
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