FINAL β’ 2nd Round
March 22, 2026 β’ LJVM Coliseum
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ March 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Illinois State Redbirds meets Wake Forest Demon Deacons at LJVM Coliseum.
Illinois State Redbirds
Visiting Side
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Illinois State Redbirds
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Projected Score
ILL 84
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WAK 79
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Illinois State Redbirds boasts a superior average point differential.
- Illinois State Redbirds controls the glass more effectively.
Illinois State Redbirds
STAT
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Wake Forest Demon Deacons plays on familiar turf at LJVM Coliseum.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Illinois State Redbirds Could Win
Illinois State Redbirds generates 76.4 points per game while shooting 46.3%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons Could Win
Wake Forest Demon Deacons produces 75.8 points per game on 45.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Illinois State Redbirds's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
LJVM Coliseum
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois State Redbirds (56.7%)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (43.3%)
Total Submissions: 58 circles
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