{"id":30968,"date":"2025-12-31T13:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wake-forest-basketball-faces-nc-state-in-acc-opener-one-stat-about-myles-colvins-rebound-will-shock-you\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T13:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:16:33","slug":"25295-wake-forest-faces-nc-state-in-acc-opener-as-demon-deacons-look-to-bounce-back-fr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/25295-wake-forest-faces-nc-state-in-acc-opener-as-demon-deacons-look-to-bounce-back-fr\/","title":{"rendered":"Wake Forest basketball faces NC State in ACC opener, one stat about Myles Colvin’s rebound will shock you"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wake Forest basketball faces NC State<\/b> today in a crucial ACC opener<\/b> with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing nonconference campaigns. The Demon Deacons<\/b> reeling from a devastating 98-67 loss to Vanderbilt<\/b> just 10 days ago need to rediscover their offensive rhythm as conference play begins.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Both teams<\/b> enter at 9-4 nonconference records<\/b> with identical struggles against ranked opponents<\/li>\n
  • Wake Forest lost to Vanderbilt 98-67<\/b> on December 21, with Myles Colvin<\/b> scoring 20 points and recording a double-double<\/li>\n
  • NC State<\/b> is a 9.5-point favorite<\/b> at Lenovo Center with tip-off at Noon EST<\/b> on ESPN2<\/b><\/li>\n
  • In their last meeting February 22, 2025<\/b>, NC State dominated Wake Forest 85-73<\/b> with Tyler Nickel<\/b> hitting 8 three-pointers for 26 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Wake Forest Demon Deacons Seek Rebound After Historic Blowout<\/h2>\n

    Wake Forest<\/b> suffered one of its worst defeats of the season when Vanderbilt<\/b> dismantled the Demon Deacons 98-67<\/b> on December 21<\/b> at home in Winston-Salem<\/b>. Tyler Nickel<\/b> led an overwhelming offensive performance for the undefeated Commodores<\/b>, who built a lead as large as 34 points<\/b>. Wake Forest managed only 67 points on a night<\/b> when offensive execution was critical.<\/p>\n

    Myles Colvin<\/b>, the junior guard transfer from Purdue<\/b>, led Wake Forest<\/b> with 20 points and 8 rebounds<\/b>, showing promise despite the team’s struggles. Colvin<\/b> was named ACC Player of the Week<\/b> after dropping 33 points<\/b> against Queens<\/b> earlier, proving he possesses the scoring touch to lead Wake Forest<\/b> through ACC play<\/b>. The Demon Deacons<\/b> need his offensive arsenal to generate consistent scoring against a tough NC State<\/b> team.<\/p>\n

    The 31-point defeat<\/b> exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Wake Forest<\/b> must address immediately. Playing on the road in Raleigh<\/b> against a confident Wolfpack<\/b> squad provides no margin for error, making today’s matchup a genuine must-win opportunity to stay competitive early in conference standings.<\/p>\n

    NC State Wolfpack Eyes Opening Statement in ACC Competition<\/h2>\n

    NC State<\/b> arrives as the betting favorite despite both teams sharing identical 9-4 records<\/b> heading into ACC play<\/b>. The Wolfpack<\/b> struggled down the stretch of nonconference play but showed enough promise to earn home court advantage against a Wake Forest<\/b> team desperate for a win. Tre Holloman<\/b>, the senior guard, leads NC State<\/b> with 11.5 points per game<\/b> while averaging 2.5 assists<\/b> and providing veteran leadership.<\/p>\n

    Matthew Able<\/b> adds 19.5 points per game<\/b> for the Wolfpack<\/b>, giving Coach Kevin Keatts<\/b> a reliable two-punch offensive combination. NC State<\/b> knocked off Wake Forest 85-73<\/b> in their last meeting, with Paul McNeil<\/b> scoring 24 points<\/b> in his first collegiate start and Dontrez Styles<\/b> adding 22 points<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Playing at Lenovo Center<\/b> provides NC State<\/b> significant home-court advantage that Wake Forest<\/b> must overcome. The Wolfpack<\/b> have the pieces to make a statement in opening conference action, particularly if their defense can continue limiting opponents the way they did against the Demon Deacons<\/b> in their 85-73 victory<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Head-to-Head Matchup Overview and Recent Rivalry History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Statistic<\/td>\nWake Forest<\/td>\nNC State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Record<\/td>\n9-4<\/b><\/td>\n9-4<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leading Scorer<\/td>\nMyles Colvin<\/b> (PPG TBA)<\/td>\nMatthew Able<\/b> (19.5 PPG)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recent Form<\/td>\nLost to Vanderbilt 98-67<\/td>\nFavored by 9.5<\/b> points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Last Meeting<\/td>\nLost 73-85<\/b> on Feb 22<\/td>\nWon 85-73<\/b> on Feb 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    NC State<\/b> leads the all-time rivalry 70-43-6<\/b> against Wake Forest<\/b> through 119 meetings<\/b> dating to 1953<\/b>. In their last 10 matchups<\/b>, NC State<\/b> holds a commanding 6-4 advantage<\/b>. The Wolfpack’s<\/b> ability to control pace and generate three-point shooting has been the difference in recent contests, as evidenced by Tyler Nickel<\/b> hitting 13 three-pointers<\/b> combined with Nickel<\/b> and Paul McNeil<\/b> dominating in the Wolfpack’s last victory<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Wake Forest<\/b> needs a different outcome than their February 22 collapse<\/b> when they managed only 73 points<\/b> against a Wolfpack<\/b> team firing on all cylinders. Myles Colvin’s<\/b> scoring ability and defensive versatility will be crucial to keeping the game competitive through 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

    Key Storylines: Offensive Spark and Road Test<\/h2>\n

    Myles Colvin<\/b> represents Wake Forest’s<\/b> best hope for offensive consistency in 2026. The junior’s ACC Player of the Week honor<\/b> after his 33-point eruption<\/b> shows he can carry scoring loads in critical situations. Against Vanderbilt<\/b>, he still managed a double-double<\/b> in a 31-point loss<\/b>, demonstrating his value transcends team performance. Today’s matchup allows Colvin<\/b> to prove he can succeed against ACC-caliber<\/b> defense, particularly against a Wolfpack<\/b> team that limits three-point shooting.<\/p>\n

    NC State’s<\/b> freshman sensation Matt Able’s<\/b> 19.5 scoring average<\/b> makes him a player Wake Forest<\/b> must scheme against defensively. Able<\/b> has shown the ability to take over games early in his college career, and Wake Forest<\/b> cannot afford to let him establish rhythm early. Tre Holloman’s<\/b> veteran presence and playmaking will orchestrate NC State’s<\/b> offense, making him another priority defender.<\/p>\n

    Road-game pressure looms large for Wake Forest<\/b> entering ACC play<\/b>. Playing at Lenovo Center<\/b> on New Year’s Eve<\/b> against a team picked to finish ahead of them in conference standings represents the kind of early-season test that defines tournament-quality programs. The Demon Deacons<\/b> cannot show the offensive lethargy that plagued their Vanderbilt loss<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    What Will Determine This ACC Opener at Lenovo Center?<\/h2>\n

    Three-point shooting consistency<\/b> will likely decide today’s contest. NC State<\/b> thrives when Tyler Nickel<\/b> and complementary shooters connect from beyond the arc, as they did in their 85-73 February victory<\/b>. Wake Forest<\/b> must challenge every perimeter shot and force Wolfpack<\/b> shooters into uncomfortable looks. Myles Colvin’s<\/b> individual offensive performance, combined with Wake Forest’s<\/b> ability to generate three-point attempts, will determine scoring output.<\/p>\n

    Defensive intensity<\/b> on the final day of 2025 separates ACC tournament<\/b> teams from bubble squads. Wake Forest<\/b> allowed 98 points to Vanderbilt<\/b> just 10 days ago, an unacceptable mark for a program hoping to compete in conference standings. NC State<\/b> knows a strong opening-game victory sets the tone for ACC<\/b> success. Both teams need this win for different reasons\u2014Wake Forest for redemption, NC State<\/b> for conference validation.<\/p>\n

    The final telling factor remains Wake Forest’s<\/b> ability to execute offensively without star players. Myles Colvin<\/b> carries offensive load alone, requiring complementary scoring from Wake Forest’s<\/b> supporting cast that struggled mightily against Vanderbilt<\/b>. Can role players step up and provide the scoring depth Wake Forest<\/b> needs to remain competitive at Lenovo Center<\/b>?<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN<\/b> – Game coverage and player statistics<\/li>\n
    • Go Pack Go (NC State Athletics)<\/b> – Opponent history and roster information<\/li>\n
    • Go Deacs (Wake Forest Athletics)<\/b> – Team schedule and player profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Myles Colvin\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4978907\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tyler Nickell\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4703935\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tre Holloman\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5149727\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Matthew Able\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Paul McNeilly\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/d5wzs4YijFRYWPEbyfmj4vjWnHe.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1702803\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dontrez 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