Wake Forest Hosts Charleston Southern Tuesday
The Demon Deacons, 1-1 this season, look to fix rebounding issues against the 1-1 Buccaneers in Winston-Salem.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Wake Forest hosts Charleston Southern on Tuesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. Both teams are 1-1 this season, and Wake Forest was outrebounded 48-33 in a 74-51 road loss at Vanderbilt on Thursday.
Why it matters
Wake Forest has been outrebounded in both games this season and ranked 15th in the 18-team Atlantic Coast Conference in rebounding margin in each of the previous two seasons. Charleston Southern's coach said the team gave up too many offensive rebounds in its own play.
Wake Forest has been outrebounded by an average of 1.6 per game last season and 2.2 per game in 2024-25, ranking 15th of 18 in ACC rebounding margin in each of the past two seasons. Gavin Placide averages 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Kevair Kennedy leads the team in scoring at 17 points per game.
The players
Steve Forbes
Wake Forest head men's basketball coach who has led the Demon Deacons through the program's ACC rebuilding efforts.
Saah Nimley
Charleston Southern head men's basketball coach who has overseen the Buccaneers' recent competitive stretch.
The details
Wake Forest will host Charleston Southern on Tuesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Demon Deacons lost 74-51 at Vanderbilt on Thursday, where coach Steve Forbes said Vanderbilt was manhandling his team on the glass. Charleston Southern defeated Columbia International 86-49 on Thursday, led by Anthony Ruffolo's 31 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
Timeline
Thursday: Wake Forest lost 74-51 at Vanderbilt.
Thursday: Charleston Southern defeated Columbia International 86-49.
Tuesday night: Wake Forest plays Charleston Southern in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Season Trajectory
Wake Forest has ranked 15th of 18 in ACC rebounding margin in each of the past two seasons, and its 1-1 start continues that pattern of struggles on the boards. How the Demon Deacons handle Charleston Southern's offensive rebounding will offer an early read on whether the problem persists into conference play.
Wake Forest's rebounding margin is the key number to track in Tuesday's game against Charleston Southern. Fantasy managers rostering Gavin Placide or Kevair Kennedy should note the team's recent struggles on the glass.
The takeaway
Early-season rebounding trends can signal whether a team's problems will carry into conference play. Watch Tuesday's rebounding numbers for Wake Forest as an indicator.
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