Wake Forest defeats Queens 111-73
Wake Forest Dominates Queens in Statement Win
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons made a statement on Monday night, thumping visiting Queens 111-73 at the LJVM Coliseum. The blowout victory marked a triumphant return to form for the Demon Deacons, who have been looking to rebuild after a tumultuous season last year.
At halftime, the home team held a commanding 57-39 lead, and Wake Forest never looked back. By the end of the game, they had stretched their advantage to a staggering 38 points, as Queens struggled to keep up with the Demon Deacons' relentless pace.
For Wake Forest, it was a night to remember for Myles Colvin, who scored 33 points on an impressive 7-of-8 from three-point range. The senior guard's hot shooting helped set the tone for the game, and he added 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to round out his impressive performance.
Tre'Von Spillers chipped in with 8 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds, while the Demon Deacons' bench provided a spark off the bench. The team's defense was equally effective, holding Queens to just 44% shooting from the field and forcing 13 turnovers.
Queens, on the other hand, struggled to find its footing against the Demon Deacons' stifling defense. Chris Ashby led the visitors in scoring with 15 points, but his 5-of-11 shooting percentage was a far cry from what he's capable of. Avantae Parker added 14 points and 4 rebounds, but Queens ultimately couldn't overcome their lack of depth and shooting.
The loss drops Queens to 0-3 on the season, while Wake Forest improves to 2-1. The Demon Deacons' victory is a significant one, as it marks a turning point in their season and sets them up for a big test against a ranked opponent next week.
Box Score
Wake Forest (HOME)
* Field Goals: 36/58 (62.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 19/25 (76.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 17/33 (52.0%)
* Free Throws: 22/24 (92.0%)
* Rebounds: 33
* Assists: 23
* Turnovers: 10
* Steals: 10
* Blocks: 2
Queens (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 25/57 (44.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 13/19 (68.4%)
* 3-Point FG: 12/38 (32.0%)
* Free Throws: 11/15 (73.0%)
* Rebounds: 19
* Assists: 17
* Turnovers: 13
* Steals: 5