The recent clash between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons was nothing short of a nail-biter
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! On January 21, 2025, these two ACC rivals faced off at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, with Wake Forest narrowly edging out North Carolina with a score of 67-66
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The game was a roller coaster ride from start to finish
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. North Carolina, led by standout guard RJ Davis who scored 21 points, initially took control in the first half, leading 31-29 at halftime
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. However, Wake Forest’s Cameron Hildreth, who put up an impressive 20 points, helped his team claw back into the game in the second half
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The Demon Deacons’ defense was particularly stifling in the latter part of the game, holding the Tar Heels to just 25% from the three-point line and forcing several turnovers
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. Despite a valiant effort by Elliot Cadeau and RJ Davis, who both made multiple three-pointers, North Carolina couldn’t overcome Wake Forest’s late-game surge
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This loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Tar Heels, who are now 12-8 on the season and struggling to find consistency
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. The team’s offensive woes, especially in the frontcourt without former star Armando Bacot, have been a significant challenge this season
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. Wake Forest, on the other hand, improved to 15-4 and 7-1 in the ACC, making a strong case for an NCAA Tournament bid
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The rivalry between these two teams is steeped in history, with North Carolina traditionally dominating the series
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. However, Wake Forest’s recent victory marks a significant milestone for the program, as they haven’t defeated the Tar Heels in Winston-Salem since 2019
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For more details and highlights, you can check out this YouTube link
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What do you think about the game? Were you surprised by the outcome?
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tarheelswire.usatoday
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www.espn.com
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FanSided | MSN
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bing.com
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tarheelswire.usatoday
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www.fayobserver.com
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