It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Downtown Wake Forest Historic District gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Wake Forest, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting E. Carroll Joyner Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Heritage Grille & Wine Barrel or visit Wake Forest Historical Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Wake Forest, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wake Forest, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Wake Forest, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The fourth-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team won its sixth match in a row, topping No. 37 Wake Forest, 4-0, in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Friday at the Chewning Tennis Center.Playing for the first time in two weeks after taking last week off from competition for spring break, the Tar Heels improved to 14-3 overall in 2025 and continue to lead the ACC standings at 5-0. The Demon Deacons dropped to 12-6, 2-3.The Tar Heels improved to 50-17 all-time against Wake Forest, inc...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The fourth-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team won its sixth match in a row, topping No. 37 Wake Forest, 4-0, in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Friday at the Chewning Tennis Center.
Playing for the first time in two weeks after taking last week off from competition for spring break, the Tar Heels improved to 14-3 overall in 2025 and continue to lead the ACC standings at 5-0. The Demon Deacons dropped to 12-6, 2-3.
The Tar Heels improved to 50-17 all-time against Wake Forest, including 27-2 under head coach Brian Kalbas.
Carolina won the doubles point to start the afternoon. Carson Tanguilig and Theadora Rabman dispatched Wake's Stella Li and Anna Zhang, 6-2 in the No. 2 position. Not long thereafter, UNC's No. 3 team of Tatum Evans and Alanis Hamilton defeated the Demon Deacons' Makayla Mills and Sankavi Gonnder by a 6-2 score to give the Tar Heels a 1-0 team lead.
The Tar Heels grabbed singles wins from Hamilton at No. 4 (6-2, 6-0), the 48th-ranked Evans at No. 5 (6-2, 6-1) and Claire Hill in the clincher at No. 6 (6-3, 6-1).
Up Next • The Tar Heels will host 10th-ranked NC State Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Chewning Tennis Center.
FINAL SCORE: North Carolina 4, Wake Forest 0
Friday, March 21, 2025 Chewning Tennis Center Chapel Hill, N.C.
Match Results Doubles 1.Reese Brantmeier/Susanna Maltby vs. #64 Nevena Carton/Kady Tannenbaum, 4-3 (unfinished) 2.Carson Tanguilig/Theadora Rabman def. Stella Li/Anna Zhang, 6-2 3.Tatum Evans/Alanis Hamilton def. Makayla Mills/Sankavi Gownder, 6-2
(Order of finish: 2, 3)
Singles 1. #9 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) vs. #53 Nevena Carton (WFU) 7-6, 2-2 (unfinished) 2. #15 Theadora Rabman (UNC) vs. Anna Zhang (WFU) 7-5, 4-2 (unfinished) 3. #43 Carson Tanguilig (UNC) vs. Kady Tannenbaum (WFU) 1-6, 5-6 (unfinished) 4. Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def. Sankavi Gownder (WFU) 6-2, 6-0 5. #48 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. Stella Li (WFU) 6-2, 6-1 6. Claire Hill (UNC) def. Makayla Mills (WFU) 6-3, 6-1
(Order of finish: 4, 5, 6)
InformationSurrounded on three sides by the Neuse River, Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve consists of primarily undeveloped pastures and woodland areas.Preserve RulesPrograms and VolunteeringProgramsVolunteeringecoEXPLORE HotSpotHorseshoe Farm Nature Preserve is now an ecoEXPLORE hot spot. ecoEXPLORE is a program where kids grades K–8 can earn prizes and help scientists just by taking photos!...
Surrounded on three sides by the Neuse River, Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve consists of primarily undeveloped pastures and woodland areas.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve is now an ecoEXPLORE hot spot. ecoEXPLORE is a program where kids grades K–8 can earn prizes and help scientists just by taking photos!
Learn more about ecoEXPLORE and sign up today.
Explore City of Raleigh Nature Preserves through our new Nature Quest! Visit each of the preserves and participate in activities there to earn a special stamp from each site. If you earn stamps from all of the sites, you earn a prize!
There are two distinct natural surface trails at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve.
Horseshoe Farm's rich natural and cultural resources as well as public input led to the concept of a nature preserve. This concept guided the overall planning principle with the intent to preserve the existing character of the property and minimize the environmental impacts to the site.
The preserve was developed using sustainable practices and was selected by the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) to participate in a new program testing the nation’s first rating system for green landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Sustainable features such minimizing site disturbance, eliminating the need to be connected to public utilities, implementing the City's first compost restroom facility, providing on-site stormwater management, protecting wetlands and riparian buffers, using native plants, regional materials, permeable pavement, and solar lighting are employed at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve. We are pleased to have earned SITES certification at a two-star rating.
View more information on the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. Please call the office to confirm the current park closing time.
The Farmhouse is open on the second Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve closing changes monthly. They open daily at 7 a.m. See closing times below.
August 8:30 p.m. September 8:00 p.m. October 7:00 p.m. November 5:30 p.m. December 5:30 p.m. January 6:00 p.m. February 6:30 p.m. March 7:00 p.m. April 8:00 p.m. May 8:30 p.m. June 9:00 p.m. July 9:00 p.m.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis led all scorers with 25 points in the 68-59 loss Thursday afternoon in Charlotte.CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The No. 4 seeded Wake Forest men's basketball team (21-11, 13-7) fell in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals 68-59 to North Carolina (22-12, 13-7 ACC) on Thursday afternoon at the Spectrum Center.The Demon Deacons – who earned the first ACC Tournament double-bye in program history by matching the school record with 13 conference regular season victories came out of the opening t...
Senior guard Hunter Sallis led all scorers with 25 points in the 68-59 loss Thursday afternoon in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The No. 4 seeded Wake Forest men's basketball team (21-11, 13-7) fell in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals 68-59 to North Carolina (22-12, 13-7 ACC) on Thursday afternoon at the Spectrum Center.
The Demon Deacons – who earned the first ACC Tournament double-bye in program history by matching the school record with 13 conference regular season victories came out of the opening tip hot, jumping out to a 14-3 lead.
With the help of a game-high 25 points from senior guard Hunter Sallis, the Deacs led by as much as 14 points in the first half. Sallis finished the afternoon going 9-of-19 from the field and a near perfect 6-of-7 from the free throw line while also adding five rebounds.
The game remained tight throughout as there were 12 lead changes and 12 times the game was tied. Sallis gave Wake Forest the lead at 56-54 with 6:12 remaining in the game, but the Deacs only were able to score three more points from that point.
Joining Sallis in double figures was senior forward Tre'Von Spillers who posted a near double-double 10 points while also collecting nine rebounds.
Fellow senior Efton Reid III led the Deacs with 10 rebounds, marking the seventh time he has pulled down 10 or more rebounds in a game this season and over the last two games he has averaged 11.5 rebounds per game.
Suiting up in his program record 131st game as a Demon Deacon, senior guard Cameron Hildreth tallied nine points with seven of those points coming in the second half. Additionally with his point total today, Hildreth moved into 22nd on the Wake Forest all-time scoring list with 1,471 for his career, passing Bryant Crawford (2016-18).
This was Wake Forest's 58th appearance in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals since the tournament's inception in 1954. It marked the first time since 2005-07 that Wake Forest made three consecutive appearances in the quarterfinals.
This was also the program's first-ever double bye in the ACC Tournament under the current format and the highest regular season finish since the 2008-09 season, finishing fourth in the regular season ACC standings.
How It Happened
Stats of the Game
| Rank | Name | Career Games Played | Years at Wake Forest |
| T1. | Cameron Hildreth | 131 | 2021-25 |
| T1. | Broderick Hicks | 131 | 1999-02 |
| 3. | Darius Songalia | 130 | 1999-02 |
| T4. | Eric Williams | 129 | 2003-06 |
| T4. | Taron Downey | 129 | 2002-05 |
| T4. | Antwan Scott | 129 | 1999-02 |
Coach's Comments "Down the stretch offensively we just didn't execute. We needed to match them. When they scored, we needed to score. It's hard to win games in March when you only make two threes and go 2-for-22 from beyond the arc. The defensive effort was off the charts. I called a timeout in the first four minutes of the second half and they didn't score a field goal until 4:44 to go in the game. I'm really proud of the way that our team played today. They played hard and they have nothing to be ashamed of. It was a hard fought game and credit to North Carolina. It's going to be hard not having Hunter [Sallis], Cameron [Hildreth], and Efton [Reid] next year. Those guys are really good players and really good people" - head coach Steve Forbes
Up Next Wake Forest will await a potential at-large bid with the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show on Sunday evening at 6 p.m., televised on CBS.
USATSI The No. 4 seed Wake Forest Demon Deacons (21-10) and No. 5 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (21-12) will meet in a crucial ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Thursday afternoon. Both teams likely need a win on Thursday to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive in what is the...
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The No. 4 seed Wake Forest Demon Deacons (21-10) and No. 5 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (21-12) will meet in a crucial ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Thursday afternoon. Both teams likely need a win on Thursday to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive in what is the first tournament meeting between these schools in 25 years. North Carolina missed out on a bye after finishing fifth in the regular season, but it opened its hopeful tournament run with a 76-56 win over No. 12 seed Notre Dame on Wednesday. Wake Forest won two of its final three games during the regular season, including a 69-43 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. North Carolina is favored by 5.5 points in the latest Wake Forest vs. North Carolina odds, while the over/under is 148 points, per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any North Carolina vs. Wake Forest picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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North Carolina was all business in its 76-56 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday, as Jae'Lyn Withers knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers. It was the first time Withers had finished with more than four triples in a game, and his scoring boost could be a key factor on Thursday as well. Junior forward Ven-Allen Lubin posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the floor.
It was a somewhat quiet day for star guard RJ Davis, who scored 13 points on just seven shots. Davis averages 17.1 points and 3.9 assists per game, scoring 20 points against Duke in the regular-season finale. The Tar Heels are 14-5 in their last 19 games against Wake Forest, and they have covered the spread in six of their last seven games this season. See which team to pick here.
Wake Forest received a double bye into the quarterfinals after posting its best regular-season finish since the 2008-09 season. The Demon Deacons likely need a win on Thursday to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, though. They are coming off one of their best performances of the campaign, cruising to a 69-43 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Senior guard Hunter Sallis was an All-ACC selection for the second year in a row, averaging 18 points per game while leading the team in scoring on 16 occasions. Cameron Hildreth also provides valuable experience, as he will tie the Wake Forest record for games played (131). The Demon Deacons won the lone regular-season matchup between these teams, as Hildreth scored 20 points. See which team to pick here.
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|Share:This will be the second matchup between the Demon Deacons and Tar Heels this season, as Wake Forest scored a victory in the first matchup at LJVM Coliseum.CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After earning a double-bye and the program's highest regular season finish since the 2008-09 season, the No. 4 seeded Wake Forest men's basketball team will begin play in the 2025 T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday afternoon, facing No. 5 seeded North Carolina for a 2:30 p.m. tip at the Spectrum Center....
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This will be the second matchup between the Demon Deacons and Tar Heels this season, as Wake Forest scored a victory in the first matchup at LJVM Coliseum.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After earning a double-bye and the program's highest regular season finish since the 2008-09 season, the No. 4 seeded Wake Forest men's basketball team will begin play in the 2025 T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday afternoon, facing No. 5 seeded North Carolina for a 2:30 p.m. tip at the Spectrum Center.
The Demon Deacons earned the No. 4 seed in this year's ACC Tournament by matching the program record with 13 regular season conference victories and achieving the mark for the second time in four years.
| Most ACC Wins | Season |
| 13 | 2024-25 |
| 13 | 2021-22 |
| 13 | 2004-05 |
| 13 | 2003-04 |
Last Time Out The Demon Deacons closed out the regular season portion of the schedule with a dominating 69-43 victory over Georgia Tech last Saturday.
Senior center Efton Reid III led the way with his third double-double of the season, tallying 12 points and 13 rebounds while tying his season high in the latter. Six of his boards came off the offensive glass, as he also made five of seven field goal attempts.
Senior guard Cameron Hildreth finished with a team-high 14 points for the afternoon. On the defensive end, the Worthing, England, native was scrappy, collecting a career-best six steals. His backcourt mate, senior guard Hunter Sallis, chipped in 13 points and five rebounds.
Freshman guard Juke Harris and sophomore forward Omaha Biliew both gave a spark off of the bench, contributing nine and seven points, respectively. The pair was also forceful on the glass, as Harris grabbed a career-high eight rebounds while Biliew snagged five to tie his career-best total.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons clamped down as they allowed just 43 points against the Yellow Jackets – the fewest total in a game this season surpassing the previous low mark set in the opener against Coppin State (49) on Nov. 4.
The Demon Deacons also entered the halftime break with their largest lead in ACC play this season at 19 points and second-largest in any regular season game this year.
Series History: Wake Forest vs. North Carolina
The Matchup No. 5 seeded North Carolina advanced to Thursday's quarterfinals matchup with Wake Forest following a 76-56 victory over No. 12 seeded Notre Dame on Wednesday.
North Carolina has won seven of its last eight games and is led by graduate guard RJ Davis – a second-team All-ACC selection who averages more than 17 points per game.
Television Information Thursday's game will be televised on ESPN with Dave O'Brien, Cory Alexander and Angel Gray on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
DEACTOWN Charlotte Full tournament ticket books and single session tickets are on sale for all of the action at the Spectrum Center! Options are available in both the upper and lower levels. Get your tickets now to join us for all of Wake Forest's games during the 2025 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament.
Up Next If Wake Forest is able to advance to its first ACC Tournament semifinals appearance since 2006, the Demon Deacons will play on Friday evening for a 7 p.m. tip from the Spectrum Center.
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