Kevair Kennedy and Isaac Carr each dropped 15 points to propel Wake Forest to a commanding 82-64 victory over Charleston Southern on Monday night. The Demon Deacons established early dominance in Winston-Salem, leading 38-22 at the halftime break after executing a pivotal 10-0 run midway through the second quarter. That surge, fueled by three-pointers from both Kennedy and Carr, set the tone for a game that was effectively decided before the third quarter began.
Demon Deacons force 23 turnovers to secure dominant home victory
While Charleston Southern briefly threatened to close the gap, cutting the deficit to 47-35 with 14:26 remaining, Wake Forest’s depth proved decisive. The home team responded with a 10-1 run, with Carr scoring four points during the stretch alongside contributions from Gallagher Placide and Justin Ray. This burst extended the lead to 57-36, effectively ending any悬念 in the contest. Gavin Placide anchored the front line with 14 points and eight rebounds, while McDowell added 11 to support the top of the rotation.
Statistically, Wake Forest’s defensive pressure was the key differentiator, forcing 23 turnovers and recording 12 steals while committing only 10 turnovers themselves. Jefferson McLamb led the visiting Cougars with 19 points, including five three-pointers, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Demon Deacons’ superior ball security and offensive execution. The win improves Wake Forest to 2-1 on the season, highlighting their ability to control tempo and exploit defensive lapses against lower-ranked opponents.
Source: Yahoo Sports
