- Matchup: Longwood Lancers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC
- Broadcast: ACC Extra
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-3) are set to host the Longwood Lancers (6-6) at the LJVM Coliseum this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Longwood Lancers faced Delaware State and suffered a narrow defeat, finishing the game at 81-76. The Lancers committed 22 fouls compared to Delaware State’s 18. On the shooting front, Longwood hit 8 of 12 three-point attempts, while Delaware State managed a 68.0% free throw rate, hitting 17 of their 25 tries. On the boards, Delaware State grabbed 18 rebounds (4 offensive, 14 defensive), but did not register any blocks. The team also tallied 15 assists and made 11 steals during the match. Defensively, Longwood allowed their opponent to shoot 56.0% from the field, conceding 28 buckets out of 50 attempts. The Lancers also recorded 12 assists, forcing 8 turnovers and achieving 5 steals, while pulling down 30 rebounds, including 10 offensive. At the free-throw line, Longwood converted 18 of 20 attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 90.0%. Overall, the Lancers shot 49.1% (26 of 53) and made 6 of 24 shots from beyond the arc.
Elijah Tucker was a standout player in this match, contributing 20 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 88.9% (8 of 9). He logged 27 minutes on the court and secured 7 rebounds, but didn’t record any assists.
The Lancers are entering this game with a balanced record of 6-6. They experience an average of 14.3 turnovers per game and commit 18.8 fouls. As a collective unit, Longwood averages 36.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 151 assists, placing them 215th nationally in passing. The Lancers are making 28.0% of their three-point shots (60 out of 214) while shooting at a rate of 76.9% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 77.6 points per game, ranking 183rd in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 45.4%.
Defensively, the Lancers force an average of 15.8 turnovers per game while drawing 20.4 fouls. Currently, they rank 318th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having conceded 175 this season. The Lancers allow teams to shoot 46.3% (318 of 687) and give up 31.9 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 35.1% from three-point range against them, placing them 236th nationally in points allowed per game at 75.3.
During their latest game, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons triumphed over Queens with a decisive score of 111-73. They secured a total of 32 rebounds (25 defensive, 7 offensive) and turned the ball over 8 times while recording 10 steals. Queens committed 20 fouls, allowing Wake Forest 24 free-throw attempts, of which they successfully converted 22 for an impressive 91.7% success rate. The Demon Deacons excelled from three-point range, sinking 17 of 33 attempts (51.5%). Overall, they registered 36 field goals out of 58 attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 62.1%. Wake Forest held Queens to 25 out of 57 from the floor, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 43.9%. Queens shot 31.6% from beyond the arc, converting 12 of 38 attempts, and managed to make 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%). In terms of rebounding defense, Wake Forest allowed Queens to collect 17 rebounds overall (5 offensive).
Myles Colvin shone for the Demon Deacons, scoring 33 points in 28 minutes and adding 3 assists. He achieved an outstanding shooting percentage of 84.6% by hitting 11 of 13 attempts and secured 8 rebounds.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons stand at an 8-3 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.8% from the floor, ranked 124th in college basketball. With a total of 953 points this season, they average 86.6 points per game while grabbing 36.6 rebounds per contest. Their assist average stands at 16.9 per game (66th in college), with a turnover average of 11.8 per game. The Demon Deacons commit 18.9 fouls on average and convert 75.8% of their free throws.
On defense, Wake Forest allows opponents to shoot 28.7% from three-point range (88 of 307) and 72.1% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 14.4 assists and 34.3 total rebounds per game, holding rankings of 247th and 168th, respectively, in college. In terms of points allowed per game, Wake Forest ranks 170th in Division 1 at 72.7. They force an average of 16.3 turnovers and opponents are shooting 41.8% from the field against them, placing them 111th in Division 1.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Longwood
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