- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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On Wednesday, the Clemson Tigers (22-9) will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (16-15) in the ACC Tournament at the Spectrum Center.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons secured a victory against California with a final score of 80-73 in their most recent game. Both teams committed 26 personal fouls. Wake Forest successfully converted 8 out of 29 three-point attempts, while California shot 82.1% at the free-throw line, making 23 out of 28 attempts. The Golden Bears collected 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not record any blocks. California dished out 7 assists and received 4 steals during the game. Defensively, Wake Forest limited their opponent to a shooting percentage of 35.6%, allowing 21 baskets from 59 attempts. The Demon Deacons also managed 14 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and made 4 steals. They grabbed a total of 40 rebounds, with 10 coming from the offensive end. At the free-throw line, Wake Forest converted 27 of 35 attempts, achieving a rate of 77.1%. They finished the game with a shooting percentage of 41.1% (23 of 56) and successfully made 7 out of 23 three-point shots.
Juke Harris was instrumental in the win, contributing 31 points on 10 of 22 shooting. He played the full 40 minutes and gathered 15 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and providing 3 assists.
Entering this game, Wake Forest holds a record of 16-15 this season. The team averages 78.9 points per game, ranking 106th in college basketball, and they shoot 44.9% from the field. The Demon Deacons are hitting 34.1% from three-point range (278 of 816) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.1%. Collectively, they average 33.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 444 assists this season, which ranks 165th nationally for passing efficiency. They turn the ball over an average of 10.8 times per game and commit 18.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons force 12.8 turnovers per game while drawing 18.3 personal fouls. They stand 296th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 471 this season. Opponents have a shooting percentage of 44.5% against them (806 of 1,811), with Wake Forest allowing 34.7 rebounds per game. They give up 33.1% from beyond the arc and are ranked 260th in points allowed per game (76.9).
In their previous matchup, the Clemson Tigers edged out Georgia Tech with a score of 79-76. Clemson gathered 25 rebounds (17 defensive and 8 offensive). They turned the ball over 8 times while managing to accumulate 10 steals. Georgia Tech committed 21 personal fouls, which awarded Clemson with 26 free-throw attempts. The Tigers successfully made 20 free throws, achieving a clip of 76.9%. In terms of three-pointers, Clemson hit 9 of 26 attempts (34.6%). At the end of regulation, the Tigers shot 25 of 56 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.6%. They allowed Georgia Tech to convert 26 of 52 field goals for a rate of 50.0%. Furthermore, Clemson shot 33.3% from three-point territory, making 6 out of 18 attempts, and finished 18 of 21 from the free-throw line (85.7%). On the glass, Clemson allowed Georgia Tech to grab 28 rebounds (7 offensive).
Efrem Johnson played a key role for the Tigers in this game, scoring 15 points in 32 minutes and providing 2 assists. He shot 5 of 8 for a field goal percentage of 62.5%, alongside tallying 3 rebounds.
Clemson enters this matchup with a record of 22-9 for the season. Offensively, the Tigers are shooting 45.8% from the field, ranking 151st in college basketball. They have scored a total of 2,309 points this season, averaging 74.5 points per game. The Tigers collect an average of 34.5 rebounds and distribute 13.0 assists per game (ranked 254th). Moreover, they turn the ball over 9.7 times per game and commit 16.2 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Tigers rank 25th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 66.3. They force an average of 11.6 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field (45th overall). Clemson holds teams to 31.8% shooting from three-point range (229 of 719) while allowing opponents to convert 75.2% of their free throws. They relinquish an average of 10.5 assists and 32.0 total rebounds per game, which ranks 7th and 49th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Clemson
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