Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Second Half Surge Falls Short Against SMU Mustangs

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced off against the SMU Mustangs in a competitive matchup at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game concluded with the Mustangs securing a 91-79 victory over the Deacons. This result leaves Wake Forest with a 0-1 record, while SMU improves to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for control, but it was the Mustangs who took an early lead. They managed to score 45 points compared to Wake's 36. The Deacons struggled with their shooting accuracy, hitting only 44 percent of their field goals. Despite this, Juke Harris stood out for Wake Forest by contributing significantly on both ends of the court.

Second Half

In the second half, Wake Forest attempted a comeback led by Tre'Von Spillers and Myles Colvin. Spillers showcased his skills by scoring efficiently and adding crucial blocks and steals to his tally. Colvin also made an impact with his shooting prowess from beyond the arc, helping narrow down SMU's lead at one point.

Final Moments

Despite their efforts in closing the gap during pivotal moments of play, including fast break points that totaled up to 10 for Wake Forest, they couldn't overcome SMU's consistent offensive pressure. The Ponies maintained their composure and extended their lead further in critical phases of play.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Wake as they take on Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham on January 24th at 5:45 PM EST. Tune into The CW Network for live coverage.

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