College Hoops

Wake Forest Falls at Clemson in ACC Opener

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CLEMSON, S.C. – The Wake Forest men’s basketball team fell to Clemson, 77-57, in its ACC opener on Friday evening inside Littlejohn Coliseum.
 
The Demon Deacons (7-2, 0-1 ACC) were led by Winston-Salem native Daivien Williamson with 12 points on 5-of-11 from the field, his fourth double-digit scoring game of the season. Williamson was one of three Deacs to connect on at least two triples on Friday night.
 
Cameron Hildreth joined Williamson in double figures with 11 points on three made field goals and four free throws. In addition to his 11 points, Hildreth joined Andrew Carr with a team-high tying six rebounds.
 
Additionally, Tyree Appleby and Damari Monsanto added eight points apiece as the duo both registered three made baskets, two of which came from behind the arc.
 
Overall, Wake Forest knocked down at least eight three pointers for the seventh game this season. In the first half, the Deacs connected on 6-of-15 attempts from deep to help them jump out to a 33-26 lead at the intermission.
 
Coming into the conference opener, Wake Forest’s mark of 8.75 three-pointers made per game was tied for second-best in the ACC.
 
The Demon Deacon reserves provided an impactful spark off as Wake Forest’s bench outscored Clemson’s by a 22-4 mark.
 
Additionally, Wake Forest poured in 24 points off turnovers, double Clemson’s tally (12).
 
How It Happened

  • Appleby got the Deacs on the board with a step-back three-pointer.
  • Hildreth followed suit on the very next possession with a jump shot down low…

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