Wake Forest Ends Losing Streak with Victory Over Georgia Tech
In a decisive matchup on Wednesday night, Wake Forest triumphed over Georgia Tech with an 83-67 victory, marking the end of their five-game losing streak. The standout player for the Demon Deacons was Juke Harris, who not only scored 23 points but also secured 13 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.
Coming off the bench, Mekhi Mason added 17 points to the scoreboard, while teammates Cooper Schwieger and Tre’von Spillers contributed 13 points each, helping Wake Forest improve to a 12-12 record, with a 3-8 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Game Highlights
The Demon Deacons exhibited impressive shooting accuracy, hitting 53% of their shots from the field (28 of 53), and excelling from beyond the arc at 46% (13 of 28).
For Georgia Tech, which fell to 11-14 overall and 2-10 in ACC play, Kowacie Reeves Jr. was the leading scorer with 18 points, while Baye Ndongo added 14 points.
Wake Forest initiated a powerful start to the second half, launching an 11-0 scoring run that transformed a narrow 37-33 halftime lead into a commanding 15-point advantage. They maintained this lead throughout the remainder of the game, never allowing Georgia Tech to close the gap.
Earlier in the first half, with the score tied at 15, Reeves broke the deadlock with a 3-pointer and followed up with a dunk to give Georgia Tech a brief edge. However, Wake Forest quickly regained control, exchanging several baskets and hitting crucial 3-pointers to stay ahead.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Wake Forest is set to host Stanford in their next game on Saturday, while Georgia Tech aims to snap its own six-game losing streak as they visit Notre Dame the same day.
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