Clemson visits Wake Forest following Harris' 25-point outing

Juke Harris scored 25 points as Wake Forest defeated Stanford 68-63 on Saturday, setting up a home matchup against the Clemson Tigers at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The senior guard's exceptional performance included clutch free throws down the stretch that helped secure the victory for the Demon Deacons, who improved to 4-2 in the ACC with the win. Harris connected on 9 of 14 from the field and added 7 rebounds to his stat line, showcasing his all-around impact on both ends of the court. The narrow win over Stanford demonstrated Wake Forest's resilience as they overcame a late-game surge from the Cardinal to secure their second consecutive conference victory. With the win, Wake Forest continues to solidify their position in the ACC standings as they prepare to face a Clemson team that has been inconsistent this season but possesses talented players capable of pulling off upsets on any given night. The matchup carries added significance as both teams look to gain momentum in the competitive ACC conference, where every game can have implications for postseason positioning and tournament seeding. Clemson enters the game with a 3-4 conference record and will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Virginia Tech earlier in the week. For Wake Forest, maintaining their strong play at home could be crucial as they navigate through the remainder of their challenging ACC schedule.