- Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: LJVM Coliseum, Winston-Salem, NC
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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This upcoming game features the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-7) facing off against the SMU Mustangs (13-5) at the LJVM Coliseum on Tuesday.
The SMU Mustangs recently played against Virginia, suffering a close defeat with a score of 72-68. They achieved a field goal percentage of 42.6% (26 of 61), hitting 5 out of 13 from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, SMU converted 11 of 14 attempts, good for 78.6%. Collectively, they recorded 28 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and dished out 12 assists while forcing their opponents into 11 turnovers and making 5 steals. Defensively, SMU allowed Virginia to shoot 41.7% from the field (25 of 60). Virginia tallied 18 assists and managed to grab 36 rebounds (14 offensive, 22 defensive) without recording a block. Virginia made 10 out of 12 from the free-throw line, finishing at 83.3% and connecting on 12 of 31 attempts from three-point range. SMU was called for 14 fouls, while Virginia committed 15.
Jaron Pierre Jr. made a significant impact in this match, scoring 16 points with a shooting effort of 7 out of 16. He logged 32 minutes of play, pulling down 2 rebounds and contributing 1 assist.
Currently, SMU boasts a record of 13-5 this season. They average 87.3 points per game, ranking 23rd in NCAA Division 1, and have an impressive field goal percentage of 49.7%. The Mustangs shoot 35.8% from three-point territory (134 of 374) and maintain a free throw percentage of 77.3%. As a collective, they secure 38.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 316 assists this season, placing them 51st nationally in assists. They commit an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and a total of 17.3 fouls.
Defensively, the Mustangs force an average of 13.6 turnovers per game while committing 18.9 personal fouls. They rank 307th in NCAA in terms of assists allowed, already surrendering 287 this season. The Mustangs allow a field goal percentage of 42.7% (476 of 1,114) and concede 34.4 rebounds per game. Their opponents make 32.1% of their three-point attempts, while SMU ranks 269th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 76.7.
In their last outing, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons achieved a narrow victory over Florida State, finishing 69-68. They secured 18 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards, totaling 26 for the match. The Deacons turned the ball over 5 times but tallied 10 steals during the game. With Florida State committing 13 fouls, Wake Forest went to the free-throw line 12 times, converting 9 for a success rate of 75.0%. From three-point range, Wake Forest made 8 out of 34 attempts, translating to a 23.5% success rate. Overall, the Demon Deacons shot 26 out of 63 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 41.3%. On the other hand, Florida State managed to shoot 22 out of 58 (37.9%) against Wake Forest’s defense, while making 22.6% of their three-point attempts (7 of 31) and finishing 17 of 19 from the line (89.5%). Wake Forest conceded a total of 39 rebounds to Florida State, with 14 of those being offensive boards.
Nate Calmese played a crucial role in the game for Wake Forest, making 8 of 19 attempts for a field goal percentage of 42.1%, although he did not record any rebounds. He scored 18 points in 35 minutes on the floor and contributed 3 assists.
Wake Forest holds a record of 11-7 this season. Offensively, the Demon Deacons are hitting 45.2% of their shots from the floor, which ranks 194th in Division 1. They have accumulated 1,459 total points this season (81.1 per game) and secure 34.2 rebounds per game. Their average assists per game stand at 14.8 (ranked 148th in college basketball), and they average 11.9 turnovers each game, alongside 19.1 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons rank 223rd in NCAA Division 1 in points allowed per game at 75.0. Their ability to force turnovers stands at an average of 15.6 per game, while allowing opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field (173rd in college basketball). They concede 29.8% on three-point attempts (148 of 496) and allow opponents to connect on 73.6% of their free throws. Additionally, they give up 15.2 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 294th and 227th in those respective categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Favor SMU
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