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Wake Forest vs Xavier Final: 80-78 - Recap
Xavier was burned for 26 points by Chaundee Brown on Saturday as Wake Forest picked up a 80-78 win at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Wake Forest was a +6.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Brandon Childress had 22 points for Wake Forest and Andrien White chipped in with 13 points. Brandon Childress had 3 assists for them, while Ody Oguama was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Xavier got 30 points from Paul Scruggs in a losing cause and another 16 points from Naji Marshall. Quentin Goodin contributed 5 assists for them, while Tyrique Jones had 11 rebounds.
Wake Forest was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier had a 37-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Wake Forest looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Carolina A&T. Xavier will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Carolina.