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Jaydon Young to the rescue

If the starting guards were poor, they were bailed out in part thanks to Jaydon Young, who had the best game of his young UNC career. The former Hokie scored 12 points (more than double his previous UNC high against Central Arkansas in the first game of the season) on 4-of-6 shooting (3-of-5 from three).

Young's 20 minutes were also a season high, and it's the first time that he's played more minutes in a game than Jonathan Powell, who was also quietly effective with six points on 2-for-2 shooting from downtown. Hubert Davis no doubt rode the hot hand, and had to love Young's competitiveness all game. After Wake Forest's 6-foot-7 Juke Harris elevated and hit a three over Young, he answered with his second corner three of the game and jawed back when back-peddling back on defense.

Now I'm not calling for Young to be inserted into the starting line-up, or even get off the bench before Powell, but a few more games like this from the Goldsboro, NC native will be needed to keep UNC rolling if Kyan Evans and Seth Trimble aren't producing as they should.

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CHAPEL HILL – Wake Forest never led in a road game against North Carolina.

The Deacons did just about everything short of that, though.

UNC beat the visiting Deacons 87-84 on Saturday night at the Smith Center.

Nate Calmese had a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would’ve tied the game, but it was off. It was only the second miss of the second half for the senior point guard; he had 28 points, 22 in the second half when he was 8-for-10.

The Deacons (10-7, 1-3 ACC) also got a 28-point game out of Juke Harris. He and Calmese combined to make 10 of Wake’s 14 3-pointers.

Wake Forest never led. The game was tied at 2-2 but UNC scoring 10 points on its first four possessions set the tone of the evening.

UNC (14-2, 2-1) led by 15 with less than 10 minutes left. The Deacons held the Tar Heels without a field goal for about seven minutes, going on a 17-3 run to tighten up the game.

Wake Forest had two turnovers when it was down two in the last four minutes. Calmese threw up a prayer of a pass in the middle of the lane that led to a runout dunk; a few possessions later, Mekhi Mason rocketed a pass over the head of a cutting Cooper Schwieger for the other one.

Wake’s other late-game gaffe was Harris failing to secure a rebound after UNC missed a free throw. The ball went out of bounds off his hand when it was a three-point deficit with about 25 seconds left.

The Deacons had trouble with UNC’s frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. They combined for 47 points on 17-for-19 shooting, along with 21 rebounds.

The first half matched up with the cliché — it’s a game of runs. The Tar Heels’ 9-0 run across four minutes made it 16-4; Wake Forest answered with three 3s, two by Harris, for a 9-0 spurt that took less than a minute.

UNC had other runs of 7-0 and 6-0 in the first half. The Deacons stayed within shouting distance of the lead, thanks in large part to eight 3s.

The Demon Deacons have won 29 ACC games at home since the 2021-22 season, tied for third-most in the conference during that span.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's basketball team will host its ACC home opener on Saturday afternoon, facing Virginia Tech at LJVM Coliseum.

Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 12 p.m. and will air nationwide on the ACC Network.

Last Time Out The Demon Deacons dropped their ACC opener on the road to NC State on Wednesday afternoon, 70-57.

Junior forward Omaha Biliew led the way for the Demon Deacons, as he recorded his first career double-double, registering career-highs in both points (18) and rebounds (10) against the Wolfpack. The Waukee, Iowa, native went 6-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-6 from three-point range, while also tallying a block.

Sophomore guard Juke Harris added 17 points and six rebounds, as well as three assists and a pair of steals.

Meanwhile, junior guard Myles Colvin finished the contest with 13 points and two rebounds. The Indianapolis native also matched a career and season high with a team-best four steals.

Defend Home Court Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected a 68-12 record at LJVM Coliseum since 2021—tied for the fifth-most home wins nationally over that period.

Twenty-nine of those home victories have come in ACC action, tied for the third-most in the conference during that span.

Deacs In ACC Play Wake Forest's 47 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.

Turning Them Over Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 219 turnovers so far this season, second-most in the ACC and top-25 nationally.

Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era

Continued Point Production Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 14 games while ranking sixth in the ACC in points per game (19.7).

Additionally, Harris is one of only four ACC players – and one of just 10 nationally – averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer, Miami's Malik Reneau and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson.

Nationally, Harris also ranks seventh amongst all sophomores in points per game.

ACC Scoring Leaders

Series History: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech

The Matchup Virginia Tech enters the contest riding a six-game winning streak following a thrilling triple-overtime victory over No. 21 Virginia on Wednesday.

Five Hokies are averaging double-figures in scoring led by Amani Hansberry's 16.3 points per game.

Television Information Saturday's game will air on the ACC Network with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).

Accessibility InformationWake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.

Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at [email protected].

Ticket InformationClaim your spot, Deacon Nation! As Wake Forest Athletics continues to strive to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Demon Deacon men's basketball tickets are on sale now.

Purchase your tickets today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.

Single Game Tickets Don't miss your chance to secure the best seats for marquee matchups and can't-miss action. Browse the schedule and lock in your seats as Wake Forest hosts 18 home contests during the 2025-26 season.

Bojangles Four-Packs The fan-favorite Bojangles 4-Pack will be back for the 2025-26 season! 4-Packs include four game tickets, a parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card and will be available for all home games while supplies last.

Flex Plans Multiple matchups you'd like to see this season? Consider getting a Flex Plan. A Flex Plan comes with 10 admissions that can be used in any combination throughout the season. Use all 10 tickets at one game or attend 10 different games. Flex plans may be redeemed for lower level seating, while available, for non-conference games and for upper level seating for ACC matchups.

Season Tickets Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now starting at just $195 (plus fees). Season tickets are the best way to ensure you get access to all the action at the LJVM Coliseum this season for the best available locations and at the best price per-game.

Premium season-long and single-game options are also available for the 2025-26 season. Floor seats start at $2,225 for the season and newly-renovated single-game suites are available starting at $800 per game. Season suites will also be available.

For more information regarding premium seating, contact Zach Bingham by phone at 336-758-4021 or email at [email protected].

Important Parking Updates Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.

All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025-26 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting godeacs.com/bballparking. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.

If you have questions or need assistance with your parking assignment, please don't hesitate to contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or email [email protected]. Our staff is here to help you prepare for an unforgettable gameday in DEACTOWN!

Fan Information All kids and youth organizations are invited to participate in Saturday's Youth Day festivities! The ACC home opener will feature fun, kid-friendly activities all game long for our future Demon Deacons!

The Jr. Deacs can be part of the excitement as well, as this is their second opportunity to claim complimentary men's basketball tickets while supplies last. Members can secure their tickets HERE!

Up NextWake Forest will remain at home on Wednesday evening, hosting Miami at the Joel. Tip-off between the Demon Deacons and Hurricanes is scheduled for 7 p.m. and air nationally on ESPNU.

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RALEIGH N.C. – The NC State men's basketball team (10-4, 1-0) held Wake Forest (9-5, 0-1) to 29 percent shooting and 25 points in the final 20 minutes as the Pack beat the Demon Deacons, 70-57, Wednesday afternoon in both team's Atlantic Coast Conference opener.

NC State led 36-32 at the break, but held the Demon Deacons to just four points over the first seven plus minutes of the second half as the Pack opened the final frame on a 16-4 run.

Wake Forest would go on one mini-run, cutting the Pack's lead to 52-41 with 11:29 to play, but NC State's defense would again step up, holding the Demon Deacons without a point for almost five minutes.

Wake Forest would never get closer than 11 points again as the Pack extended its lead to as many as 19 points late in the game.

The Demon Deacons 25 second half points were the fewest for an NC State opponent this season. Wake Forest only scored 13 points in the first 17 minutes of the second half, before making four consecutive shots and scoring 12 points in the final three minutes.

Quadir Copeland led NC State with 14 points, eight assists and three steals. Paul McNeil, Jr., added 13 points and Ven-Allen Lubin posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Darrion Williams chipped in eight points, six rebounds and four assists while Musa Sagnia had six points and eight rebounds.

The Pack turned it over 15 times in the game, but after turning it over 11 times in the first half, only had four second half turnovers as NC State took control of the game in the final 20 minutes.

Wake Forest was led by Omaha Biliew who had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Juke Harris who finished with 17 points.

NC State returns to action Saturday when it hosts 21^st-ranked Virginia. Tipoff inside the Lenovo Center is scheduled for 11 a.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's basketball team fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 58-56, Sunday afternoon inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The Demon Deacons (9-2) outshot the Hoyas (6-3) in both field goal (42.9 percent) and three-point (38.5 percent) scoring. Additionally, the Deacs tallied nine steals on the afternoon, over the Hoyas' seven. The Deacs also controlled the paint finishing +14 (32-to-18) in points in the paint.

Across 11 games, the Demon Deacon defense ranks second in the conference, having allowed just 53.4 points per game.

Sophomore forward Grace Oliver went 8-of-10 from the field and tallied 17 points to lead the Wake Forest offense. Oliver leads the ACC and ranks 20th in the nation with a .602 field goal percentage.

With 12 points, freshman guard Caitlyn Jones produced a consistent offensive showing for the Deacs alongside her perfect shooting from the free-throw line. Through 11 games, the Rolesville, N.C.-native is averaging 8.0 points per game, the highest of the Wake Forest freshman class.

How It Happened

Standout Stats

From Gebbia "I am proud of the fight that we showed to get back in the fourth quarter. We need to go through some of these things to continue to grow. We have the heart and fight. There are a couple of things that we do just a little bit better and we win this game. They outrebounded us, shot free throws better than us and we had too many turnovers. We have to play just a little bit smarter and efficiently but these last two show us what we need to work on over the next week to get ready for ACC play in a week. This one hurts and we need to make sure we need to do the right things before we play Georgia Tech here in a week." - Megan Gebbia

Up Next The Demon Deacons begin their conference slate next Sunday against George Tech at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.