Williamson and Wake Forest host Boston College

Published Mar. 9, 2022 2:22 a.m. ET

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Boston College Eagles (12-19, 6-14 ACC) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (23-8, 13-7 ACC)

New York; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Wake Forest faces the Boston College Eagles after Daivien Williamson scored 28 points in Wake Forest's 101-76 win over the NC State Wolf Pack.

The Demon Deacons are 16-2 on their home court. Wake Forest ranks second in the ACC with 26.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Alondes Williams averaging 5.2.

The Eagles are 6-14 in ACC play. Boston College has an 8-14 record against opponents over .500.

The teams meet for the second time this season. The Demon Deacons won 87-57 in the last matchup on Jan. 24. Williams led the Demon Deacons with 20 points, and Quinten Post led the Eagles with 13 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Williams is shooting 51.8% and averaging 19.3 points for the Demon Deacons. Jake Laravia is averaging 9.3 points over the last 10 games for Wake Forest.

Makai Ashton-Langford is scoring 12.0 points per game with 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Eagles. Jaeden Zackery is averaging 8.3 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 49.5% over the past 10 games for Boston College.

LAST 10 GAMES: Demon Deacons: 6-4, averaging 88.6 points, 34.1 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 52.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.3 points per game.

Eagles: 3-7, averaging 72.0 points, 27.8 rebounds, 16.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.9 points.

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