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Wake Forest Downs NC State 83-79 - Match Report

NC State was victimized by Hunter Sallis for 33 points as Wake Forest defeated them 83-79 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Wake Forest did not, however, defeat NC State against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks.

Wake Forest got 15 points from Andrew Carr and another 10 points from Kevin Miller. Kevin Miller contributed 6 assists, while Andrew Carr cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

NC State got a 31-point performance from DJ Horne, who was supported by 14 points from DJ Burns Jr.. Jayden Taylor had 5 assists in a losing cause for NC State, while Mohamed Diarra grabbed 12 rebounds.

Wake Forest trailed at halftime, 45-40.

NC State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.

Wake Forest looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Duke. NC State will aim to get back on the winning track at Clemson.