Yellow Jackets Edge Out Demon Deacons in Close Contest at Coliseum

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced a narrow defeat against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 58-55. The Demon Deacons now hold a season record of 0-0, while the Yellow Jackets also stand at 0-0.

The game, held at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, saw the home team put up a valiant effort but ultimately fall short by three points. The Demon Deacons' performance was marked by their tenacity on defense and an impressive rebounding advantage with a total of 36 rebounds compared to the Yellow Jackets' 30. Despite this edge, turnovers proved costly for the home side as they gave up possession 20 times.

Georgia Tech capitalized on these opportunities, scoring 23 points off turnovers and maintaining a steady offensive output throughout all quarters. Their shooting from within the paint was particularly effective, contributing to their overall field goal percentage of 43 percent and accounting for 36 of their points.

On offense, Wake Forest struggled with efficiency from two-point range, making only 15 out of their attempted 38 shots (40 percent). However, they found more success beyond the arc with six made three-pointers out of fifteen attempts (40 percent). Free throw accuracy was one bright spot for them as they converted seven out of ten attempts (70 percent).

The visitors showed resilience in their playmaking abilities with sixteen assists to Wake Forest's eight and were able to maintain control despite being challenged throughout. Their defensive efforts included four steals and two blocks which contributed to disrupting Wake Forest's rhythm.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought game, fans can catch the next action-packed encounter when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Cameron Indoor Stadium to face off against Duke Blue Devils. This matchup is scheduled for February 8th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time in Durham. Supporters can tune in live to cheer on their team as they seek redemption following this close contest.