The Wake Forest Demon Deacons improved their record to 15-10 after a commanding victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who now stand at 12-13. The final score of the game was 83-67 in favor of the Deacons.

Feb 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Juke Harris (2) drives to the basket against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for control, with the Yellow Jackets initially taking a slight edge. Georgia Tech managed to secure a lead of up to 5 points during this period, thanks to their effective fast break plays which contributed 14 points. However, Wake's defense held strong with an impressive total of 8 blocks and limited Tech's shooting efficiency to just 39 percent from the field.

Second Half

In the second half, Wake Forest turned up the heat significantly. The team showcased remarkable offensive prowess by scoring an additional 46 points compared to their first-half tally of 37. A key highlight was their three-point shooting accuracy, hitting an impressive rate of 46 percent from beyond the arc. Cooper Schwieger played a pivotal role in this surge by contributing significantly on both ends of the court.

Feb 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Mekhi Mason (8) handles the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Key Performances

Juke Harris stood out for Wake Forest with his all-around performance that included scoring and rebounding efforts that kept momentum on their side throughout critical stretches. Meanwhile, Mekhi Mason added depth off the bench contributing crucial points when needed most.

On Georgia Tech's side, despite losing ground in rebounds and assists compared to Wake’s totals (37 rebounds and 19 assists), they showed resilience through individual efforts but ultimately fell short against a more cohesive Deacon unit.

Feb 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Juke Harris (2) shoots past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Davi Remagen (10) in the first quarter at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

As part of our post game analysis and reflecting on these performances within our Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets review, it is evident that strategic adjustments made by Wake were instrumental in securing this win.

Looking ahead for fans eager for more action: The next matchup sees them facing Stanford Cardinal at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 14th at noon Eastern Time; tune into ACC Network for live coverage!

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