Event Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
Broadcast: ESPN+
On Tuesday, the Syracuse Orange (6-6) will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-4) at the JMA Wireless Dome.
In their recent match, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons suffered a defeat against Clemson, ending with a score of 73-62. The team recorded a total of 17 fouls compared to Clemson’s 12. From three-point territory, they made 10 of 31 attempts. Clemson exhibited strong free throw shooting at 93.8%, sinking 15 out of 16 attempts. Additionally, Clemson collected 28 rebounds (7 from offensive plays, 21 defensive) and had no blocks. The Tigers provided 17 assists and secured 11 steals throughout the game. On defense, Wake Forest allowed their opponents to hit 39.3% of their shots, making 24 of 61. They managed to dish out 5 assists while forcing 12 turnovers, achieving 10 steals as well. Overall, the Demon Deacons gathered 30 rebounds, with 4 occurring on the offensive end, and converted 9 out of 12 free throw attempts for a 75% success rate. They ended the game with a shooting percentage of 50% (25 of 50) and achieved 3 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Hunter Sallis stood out in this confrontation, showcasing an impressive 73.3% shooting efficiency, contributing 2 assists, logging 38 minutes, and grabbing 3 rebounds. He concluded the game with 26 points from 11 of 15 shooting attempts.
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Wake Forest enters this game with a season record of 9-4. The team averages 67.5 points per game (ranked 325th in Division 1) with a 42.8% shooting rate from the field. They are shooting 26.5% from downtown (80 of 302) and 73.0% at the free-throw line. Overall, Wake Forest averages 34.7 rebounds per game while accumulating 155 assists, ranking 298th for team assists in Division 1. They average 12.5 turnovers and 15.9 personal fouls per match.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons force opponents to commit 14.4 turnovers per game while averaging 17.4 fouls. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 166th in college basketball, surrendering 164 assists throughout the season. Their defense holds opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.5% (290 of 754) and allows an average of 35.6 rebounds per game. They concede 31.4% on three-point attempts and rank 42nd in points allowed per game (64.9).
Recently, the Syracuse Orange secured a win against Bucknell with a score of 75-63. In this game, the Orange gathered a total of 41 rebounds (27 defensive, 14 offensive). They had 20 turnovers but managed to pick up 13 steals. Bucknell committed 20 fouls, giving Syracuse 23 free throw attempts, of which they converted 14 for a percentage of 60.9%. From three-point range, Syracuse shot 30.4%, making 7 of 23 attempts. Overall, Syracuse shot 47.4% with 27 out of 57 shots hitting the mark. Bucknell matched this with a field goal percentage of 38.2%, hitting 21 of 55 attempts, while also shooting 34.5% (10 of 29) from three-point range and 73.3% (11 of 15) from the free-throw line. Syracuse allowed Bucknell a total of 22 rebounds.
Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a significant contributor for the Orange, scoring 18 points in 28 minutes without recording an assist. He showcased an impressive shooting performance, going 7 of 8 for 87.5% and tallied 11 rebounds.
Syracuse holds a 6-6 record this season. On offense, they shoot 46.6% from the field, ranking 121st nationally. The Orange have accumulated 928 total points (an average of 77.3 per game) and grab 38.4 rebounds per matchup. They assist on 15.0 baskets per game (129th in college) while averaging 12.1 turnovers per game. Additionally, Syracuse commits 15.1 personal fouls per game while achieving a 69.2% success rate at the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, Syracuse ranks 331st in points allowed, giving up 78.8 per game. They force approximately 10.4 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field (ranking 298th). Their defense allows a three-point shooting percentage of 33.2% (107 of 322) while opponents convert 71.4% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 15.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 306th and 166th in college basketball, respectively.
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