Wake Forest Demon Deacons Fall Short Against Louisville Cardinals Despite Juke Harris' Double-Double Performance

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced off against the Louisville Cardinals in a competitive matchup at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game concluded with the Cardinals securing an 88-80 victory over the Deacons. This result leaves Wake Forest with a 0-1 record, while Louisville improves to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw the Cardinals taking an early lead, scoring 43 points compared to Wake's 34. The Cards displayed impressive shooting efficiency, converting on 53 percent of their field goals. Meanwhile, the Deacons struggled to keep pace despite Juke Harris' efforts, who contributed significantly with his scoring and rebounding prowess.

Second Half

In the second half, Wake Forest attempted a comeback by increasing their offensive output to score 46 points. Juke Harris continued his strong performance by achieving a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Omaha Biliew also added valuable contributions from the bench with efficient shooting.

Despite these efforts, Louisville maintained their advantage through consistent scoring and effective ball movement resulting in a total of 19 assists for the game. Their ability to capitalize on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities proved decisive as they outscored Wake in crucial moments.

Post Game Analysis

The final score of this intense encounter was part of what made it memorable for fans who witnessed it live or via broadcast on ACC Network. The "Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Louisville Cardinals final score" reflects both teams' determination throughout each period.

In terms of individual performances beyond Harris', Sebastian Akins stood out defensively for Wake with five steals that disrupted several Cardinal plays. However, it was not enough to overturn Louisville's momentum driven by their leading scorers and strategic plays inside the paint.

Following this matchup, fans can look forward to seeing how "Wake Forest Demon Deacons coach post-game reaction" will shape future strategies as they prepare for their next challenge against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on February 11th at 9:00 PM EST—available for viewing on ACC Network.

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