- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Charleston Coliseum, Charleston, WV
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-3) are heading to Charleston Coliseum this Saturday for a clash with the West Virginia Mountaineers (6-2).
In their previous outing, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced a setback against Oklahoma, concluding the game with an 86-68 defeat. The Deacons committed 22 personal fouls, while Oklahoma recorded 26. From three-point range, Wake Forest was successful on 8 of 25 attempts. Oklahoma converted 74.3% of their free-throw chances, hitting 26 out of 35. Additionally, Oklahoma secured 39 boards (9 offensive and 30 defensive) but failed to register a block. They assisted on 17 baskets and notched 7 steals during the contest. Defensively, Wake Forest allowed a shooting percentage of 48.1%, with Oklahoma hitting 26 of 54 shots. The Deacons contributed 12 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and managing 5 steals. On the boards, they recorded 22 rebounds, of which 8 were offensive. From the charity stripe, they were effective, making 22 of 27 attempts (81.5%). Wake Forest’s overall field goal percentage for the game was 33.9%, with 19 of 56 shots. They struggled from beyond the arc, making only 8 of 30 three-point attempts.
Juke Harris stood out in the contest, contributing 22 points on 4 of 10 shooting. He played 36 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds while achieving a field goal percentage of 40.0% and dishing out 2 assists.
Entering this matchup, Wake Forest holds a 6-3 record for the season. They average 85.2 points per game, ranking 72nd nationally, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.9%. The Deacons have made 32.9% of their attempts from three-point range (81 of 246) and are at 74.6% from the free-throw line. On average, they collect 38.0 rebounds per game with a total of 145 assists this season, which positions them 43rd in the nation for assists. Their turnover rate stands at 12.1 per game, along with an average of 19.2 fouls committed.
On defense, the Demon Deacons are adept at forcing their opponents into 16.4 turnovers per game while averaging 19.2 fouls. They concede 29.0% on three-point attempts and rank 187th nationally for points allowed per game at 73.4. The Demon Deacons’ defensive efficiency is evident, allowing opposing teams a shooting percentage of 41.7% (222 of 532) and relinquishing 35.8 rebounds every game. They currently rank 311th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 132 on the season.
In their last matchup, the West Virginia Mountaineers emerged victorious, defeating Coppin State 91-49. The Mountaineers permitted Coppin State to gather a total of 35 rebounds (9 offensive). They ended with a three-point shooting percentage of 21.4%, making only 3 of 14 shots, and converted 12 of 17 free throws (70.6%). Coppin State achieved a field goal percentage of 31.5%, hitting 17 of 54 shots. The Mountaineers, however, excelled, finishing with a shooting percentage of 46.9% (30 out of 64). From deep, West Virginia made 11 of their 34 attempts (32.4%) and went to the line 33 times, converting 20 for a rate of 60.6%. Coppin State accumulated 19 fouls during the game, leading to ample free-throw opportunities for West Virginia. The Mountaineers pulled down 30 defensive boards and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 for the game.
Chance Moore made a significant impact, scoring 17 points in just 20 minutes, achieving a field goal percentage of 75.0% by hitting 6 of 8 attempts and adding 4 rebounds.
West Virginia showcases a season record of 6-2 thus far. They average 14.8 fouls per game and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 68.9%. With 12.8 assists distributed per game (ranking 282nd in Division 1), they commit 9.8 turnovers on average. The Mountaineers have scored 569 points this season, averaging 71.1 points per game, and collect 35.4 rebounds per outing. Their offensive efficiency is marked by a field goal percentage of 44.3%, placing them 235th nationally.
Defensively, West Virginia ranks 2nd in college basketball for points allowed per game, yielding only 57.5. They compel opponents into 14.5 turnovers annually and permit a shooting percentage of 39.2% (52nd in college). Opposing teams shoot 37.0% against them from beyond the arc, and they allow 73.1% on free throw attempts. They concede 10.8 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 42nd and 64th respectively.
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