{"id":30984,"date":"2025-12-31T13:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wake-forest-vs-nc-state-acc-opener-today-at-noon-and-both-teams-search-for-redemption-after-devastating-holiday-losses\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T13:34:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:34:02","slug":"31742-wake-forest-faces-nc-state-in-acc-opener-today-both-teams-hunt-redemption-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/31742-wake-forest-faces-nc-state-in-acc-opener-today-both-teams-hunt-redemption-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Wake Forest vs NC State ACC opener today at noon and both teams search for redemption after devastating holiday losses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'><b>Wake Forest vs NC State<\/b> tips off today at <b>noon<\/b> from the <b>Lenovo Center in Raleigh<\/b>, with both programs seeking to bounce back from <b>holiday losses<\/b> in their ACC opener. The <b>ninth-ranked Demon Deacons<\/b> arrive as underdogs against the <b>Wolfpack<\/b>, who enter conference play with momentum despite recent setbacks.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Tipoff:<\/b> Wednesday, December 31 at <b>12:00 PM ET<\/b> on ESPN2 from Raleigh<\/li>\n<li><b>Records:<\/b> Both teams enter at <b>9-4<\/b> entering ACC conference play<\/li>\n<li><b>Recent Form:<\/b> Wake Forest lost <b>98-67 to Vanderbilt<\/b> on December 21; NC State ranked <b>32nd in NET<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Key Storyline:<\/b> Myles Colvin led <b>Wake Forest<\/b> with <b>20 points<\/b> in their holiday loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Matchup Overview Sets Stage for ACC Conference Openers<\/h2>\n<p>Both <b>Wake Forest<\/b> and <b>NC State<\/b> begin their <b>Atlantic Coast Conference<\/b> campaigns looking to erase disappointing performances from the holiday break. The <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> suffered a <b>31-point blowout loss<\/b> to <b>No. 13 Vanderbilt<\/b> last Sunday, while the <b>Wolfpack<\/b> face their own pressure to establish dominance in league play. This opener carries weight beyond the immediate standings.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>two-team historical record<\/b> heavily favors <b>NC State<\/b>, who leads the all-time series <b>150-110<\/b>. In their most recent meeting on <b>February 22, 2025<\/b>, the <b>Wolfpack<\/b> defeated <b>Wake Forest 85-73<\/b> in dominant fashion. Today&#8217;s <b>ACC opener<\/b> provides the <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> an opportunity for revenge while seeking to rebuild confidence early in conference competition.<\/p>\n<h2>Colvin Leads Wake Forest Redemption Bid Against Ranked Opponent<\/h2>\n<p><b>Myles Colvin<\/b> emerged as the bright spot in <b>Wake Forest<\/b>&#8216;s <b>holiday loss<\/b>, recording a career-high <b>20 points<\/b> and <b>four rebounds<\/b> despite the lopsided defeat. The junior guard has been <b>consistent<\/b> for the <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> this season, averaging <b>13.8 points per game<\/b> while maintaining <b>44.7% field goal percentage<\/b>. His <b>first career double-double<\/b> signals growing confidence heading into <b>ACC play<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Wake Forest&#8217;s <b>offensive struggles<\/b> against <b>Vanderbilt<\/b>&#8216;s stout defense revealed vulnerabilities that <b>NC State<\/b> will look to exploit. The <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> managed just <b>67 points<\/b> in that contest, suggesting they must find improved rhythm early against the <b>Wolfpack<\/b>&#8216;s well-rounded attack. <b>Colvin<\/b>&#8216;s hot hand and supporting cast will determine whether <b>Wake Forest<\/b> can compete today.<\/p>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Factor<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Wake Forest<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>NC State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Record<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>9-4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>9-4<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>NET Ranking<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>70th<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>32nd<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Last Game<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Loss <b>98-67<\/b> to Vanderbilt<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Conference play begins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Key Player<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Myles Colvin<\/b> (13.8 PPG)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Paul McNeil Jr.<\/b> (11 3PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>NC State Seeks Strong Conference Start Behind Improved Ranking<\/h2>\n<p><b>NC State<\/b> enters today&#8217;s clash having climbed to <b>32nd in the NET rankings<\/b>, a significant advancement that reflects their improved play heading into <b>ACC competition<\/b>. Guard <b>Paul McNeil Jr.<\/b> has proven explosive recently, setting an <b>NC State single-game record<\/b> with <b>11 three-pointers<\/b> in a <b>108-72 victory over Texas<\/b>. His shooting prowess will test <b>Wake Forest<\/b>&#8216;s defensive capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Wolfpack<\/b> are favored by <b>9.5 points<\/b>, reflecting their superior <b>NET ranking<\/b> and home-court advantage at the <b>Lenovo Center<\/b>. Coach <b>Will Wade<\/b>&#8216;s squad appears poised to dominate early in <b>ACC play<\/b>, though <b>conference competition<\/b> always presents unpredictable outcomes. <b>NC State<\/b>&#8216;s ability to enforce their will early sets the tone for their season trajectory.<\/p>\n<h2>Championship Implications Drive Both Teams&#8217; Holiday Redemption Quest<\/h2>\n<p>With <b>ACC regular season<\/b> play now beginning, <b>Wake Forest<\/b> and <b>NC State<\/b> cannot afford to fall behind early. The <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> need to prove their <b>9-4 record<\/b> represents legitimate tournament-caliber basketball, while the <b>Wolfpack<\/b> seek to validate their improved <b>NET ranking<\/b> through strong conference performance. This <b>noon tipoff<\/b> essentially becomes a measuring stick for both programs&#8217; postseason aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Every conference loss carries exponential weight for teams like <b>Wake Forest<\/b>, whose <b>70th NET ranking<\/b> suggests they operate on the bubble for tournament consideration. <b>NC State<\/b>&#8216;s higher ranking doesn&#8217;t guarantee safety either, making this first <b>ACC matchup<\/b> critical for both programs. The <b>holiday losses<\/b> have reset expectations, and winning streaks begin with single victories.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Wake Forest&#8217;s Colvin-Led Offensive Spark Overcome NC State&#8217;s Home Court Advantage?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Wake Forest<\/b>&#8216;s path to victory runs through <b>Myles Colvin<\/b>&#8216;s continued hot shooting and <b>improved ball movement<\/b> that broke down against <b>Vanderbilt<\/b>. If the <b>Demon Deacons<\/b> can establish offensive rhythm early, they might keep pace with <b>NC State<\/b>&#8216;s superior <b>NET ranking<\/b> and <b>home environment<\/b>. However, the <b>Wolfpack<\/b>&#8216;s three-point shooting prowess, particularly <b>Paul McNeil Jr.<\/b>&#8216;s recent explosion, presents a formidable obstacle for any opponent.<\/p>\n<p><b>NC State<\/b>&#8216;s path seems clearer: control the paint, force <b>Wake Forest<\/b> turnovers, and let <b>McNeil<\/b> attack from beyond the arc. The <b>9.5-point spread<\/b> reflects this perceived dominance, though competitive <b>ACC basketball<\/b> rarely unfolds according to preseason expectations. Tipoff at <b>noon ET<\/b> will reveal whether either team&#8217;s <b>holiday losses<\/b> have truly humbled them or simply motivated them toward <b>conference-play excellence<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30983,"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\":\"Paul McNeil Jr.\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Will Wade\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3957548\"]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Lenovo 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