Thu Feb 13 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Faces Must-Win Matchup Against Florida State

**Winston-Salem, NC** – The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men’s basketball team returns home to the LJVM Coliseum (capacity 12,799) on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at 7 PM for a crucial matchup against the Florida State Seminoles. This game is considered a must-win for the Deacs in their quest for an NCAA tournament berth.

Wake Forest (KenPom: 67, NET: 60) enters the game boasting a strong defense, but faces a similar opponent in Florida State (KenPom: 80, NET: 87). The Seminoles, who recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Notre Dame, also excel defensively but struggle offensively, relying heavily on inside scoring and free throws. Their worst loss this season was against Boston College. KenPom predicts a 72-66 Wake Forest victory, and ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives the Deacs a 71% chance of winning.

The two teams last met in 2024, with FSU emerging victorious, 87-82. A loss to the Seminoles on Wednesday would significantly damage Wake Forest’s tournament hopes. Fans can listen to the game on the Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network and the Demon Deacons app (iOS | Android), or follow along on Twitter via @WakeMBB, @BloggerSoDear, @EssexThayer7, @Les_Johns, and @ConorONeill_DI.

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