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Wake Forest Downs Columbia 65-63 - Match Report
Wake Forest got 20 points from Chaundee Brown en route to a 65-63 victory over Columbia on Sunday at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Wake Forest were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.
Wake Forest got 11 points from Brandon Childress and another 7 points from Andrien White. Jahcobi Neath contributed 3 assists, while Chaundee Brown cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Columbia got a 23-point performance from Mike Smith, who was supported by 9 points from Cameron Shockley-Okeke. Mike Smith had 7 assists in a losing cause for Columbia, while Jake Killingsworth grabbed 10 rebounds.
Wake Forest was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wake Forest had a 44-38 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 UNC Asheville. Columbia will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Binghamton.