Wake Forest Looks to Build on First Win in Weeks Against Stanford

Demon Deacons snap 5-game losing streak, aim to keep momentum going at home

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Wake Forest has finally snapped a five-game losing streak and will look to build on that momentum when they host Stanford on Saturday. The Demon Deacons are coming off a win over Georgia Tech, led by a strong performance from guard Juke Harris, who has been the team's leading scorer. Stanford is also looking to build on a recent win, having defeated Boston College on the road earlier this week.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for both teams as they try to gain ground in the competitive ACC conference. Wake Forest is desperate to turn things around at home after losing their last four games at Winston-Salem, while Stanford is looking to build a winning streak and solidify their position in the standings.

The details

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has been the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.2 points per game, which is the third-highest mark in the ACC. He's been particularly hot lately, scoring over 20 points in the last three games. The Demon Deacons will also look for a boost from guard Mekhi Mason, who had 17 points in the win over Georgia Tech. For Stanford, forward Ebuka Okorie is the team's leading scorer at 22.4 points per game, and he's also a threat from beyond the arc, making 1.9 three-pointers per contest.

  • Wake Forest snapped a 5-game losing streak with a win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Stanford defeated Boston College on the road on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, giving them a multi-game winning streak for the first time in over a month.

The players

Juke Harris

A guard for Wake Forest who has been the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.2 points per game, which is the third-highest mark in the ACC.

Mekhi Mason

A Wake Forest guard who had 17 points in the team's win over Georgia Tech, his first double-figure output since before Thanksgiving.

Ebuka Okorie

Stanford's leading scorer, averaging 22.4 points per game, and also a threat from beyond the arc, making 1.9 three-pointers per contest.

Benny Gealer

A Stanford player who averages 2.5 made three-pointers per game, just behind Wake Forest's Juke Harris.

Kyle Smith

The head coach of the Stanford Cardinal, who noted that his team has gotten more comfortable with the travel and routine of playing in the ACC this season.

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What they’re saying

“We were down a little bit throughout the season and we picked it back up. You see how great we can be.”

— Juke Harris, Guard, Wake Forest (statenews.net)

“Last year, it felt like we were astronauts doing something no one's done before. Now it's like, you know what, we've got our little routine.”

— Kyle Smith, Head Coach, Stanford (statenews.net)

“He was a starter earlier in the year and he's struggled a little bit, but he's had great resilience and he's been a great teammate. Good things happen to good people.”

— Steve Forbes, Head Coach, Wake Forest (statenews.net)

What’s next

The key for Stanford will be excelling in open-court situations, as coach Kyle Smith noted that the transition game gave them the best chance against Boston College.

The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for both Wake Forest and Stanford to build momentum and gain ground in the ACC standings. The Demon Deacons are desperate to turn things around at home, while the Cardinal are looking to build on their recent road win. The battle between the teams' leading scorers, Juke Harris and Ebuka Okorie, will be one to watch.