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Wake Forest Demon Deacons Outpaced by Duke Blue Devils as Juke Harris Shines at Cameron Indoor Stadium

First Half


The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced a challenging encounter against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game concluded with the Blue Devils securing a 90-69 victory, improving their record to 5-0, while the Deacons fell to 0-5. The first half saw the Devils take an early lead, scoring 42 points compared to Wake's 31. Despite a spirited effort from Juke Harris, who led his team with impressive shooting accuracy and scored 23 points in total, the Deacons struggled to keep pace.


Feb 11, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tyree Appleby (1) tries to save a loose ball during the first half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Second Half


In the second half, Wake attempted to close the gap but was hindered by Duke's strong defensive play and rebounding prowess. The Blue Devils extended their lead further with effective plays in the paint and capitalized on fast-break opportunities. Cooper Schwieger contributed significantly for Wake with his efficient shooting performance, adding crucial points that kept his team competitive.


Key Moments


A pivotal moment came when Duke went on a scoring run that widened their lead significantly during this period. This surge proved decisive as it set back any momentum gained by Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils turning point analysis shows how critical this phase was for both teams.


Despite some standout individual performances from players like Tre'Von Spillers and Omaha Biliew off the bench contributing valuable points and rebounds respectively; what went wrong for Wake Forest Demon Deacons was primarily their inability to match Duke's efficiency under pressure.


As fans digest this post-game report of Wake Forest Demon Deacons' latest outing against formidable opponents like Bull City’s own squadron; attention now turns towards their next challenge against Pittsburgh Panthers scheduled on January 27th at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh where supporters can catch all action live via ACC Network broadcast starting from 6:00 PM EDT!


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