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Wake Forest Puts Away Navy 82-72 in NIT Opener

Juke Harris' 26 points powered a balanced Demon Deacons effort into a second-round matchup still to be set.

Overview

  • Wake Forest advanced in Winston-Salem with five players scoring in double figures, led by Harris with 26.
  • A late 12-2 burst, started by a Myles Colvin corner three and finished by Tre'Von Spillers layups, stretched the lead to 72-56 with 4:17 left.
  • The Demon Deacons never trailed after a 4-3 edge and controlled the paint despite a cold perimeter night.
  • Wake finished with 38 points inside and 17 assists, while Omaha Biliew added 15 points and Spillers posted 14 points and nine rebounds.
  • Navy's season ended at 26-8 in its first postseason since 1998, with Austin Benigni scoring 19 and Jordan Pennick adding 18.