The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14–14, 4–12 ACC) had control of the Boston College Eagles (5–25, 1–16 ACC) from the early goings. The Deacs’ offensive dominance propelled them to a 79–65 victory, their largest road win at Boston College in program history.
How It Happened
Throughout the entire season, the Demon Deacons have shown high-flying capabilities. Their road game against Boston College was no different.
Wake Forest made 28 baskets with 24 of them being assisted (85.7 percent). Currently, the Deacs have assisted on 68.0 percent of their made shots, which is the highest single-season mark in the Megan Gebbia era.
On the season, Wake Forest is averaging 17.0 assists per game, which is good for fourth in the ACC. That average is also fourth-best in program history, while their season total of 477 assists currently ranks fifth-best. If the Demon Deacons can record 13 more assists over their next two games, then they will rank second all-time.
Dominance From Distance
A recurring theme of the season has been three-point excellence. Against Boston College, the Demon Deacons knocked down 12-of-27 shots from distance (44.4 percent). On the season, Wake Forest is shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc, which is the best in the Megan Gebbia era…