Hunter Sallis had 20 points and nine rebounds and Ty-Laur Johnson scored nine of his 12 points in the second half to lead Wake Forest over SMU 77-66 on Saturday in Dallas.
The Mustangs (19-6, 10-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) had their 10-game winning streak snapped in front of a stunned home crowd, who watched as their team crumbling under the pressure of Wake Forests attack, led by a stellar performance by Hunter Sallis, who pulled down 9 rebounds to complement his 20 points.
Wake Forest, on the other hand, used a strong second half to overcome an early deficit and ultimately claim victory. The win marked a significant upset for the Demon Deacons and pushed their record in the conference, as they look to make some noise in the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference.
Ty-Laur Johnson, who scored nine of his 12 points in the second half, provided the necessary spark to ignite the Wake Forest comeback. His timely shots and ability to create offense helped push his team to victory. With this win, Wake Forest will look to build momentum going forward, and the Demon Deacons will hope to carry this energy into their upcoming games.
For SMU, the loss is a bitter pill to swallow after a lengthy winning streak that had propelled them to the top of the conference standings. While they still hold a strong record and remain a contender, the loss serves as a reminder of the challenges they face in the competitive landscape of college basketball.
This defeat may have come at a crucial moment for the Mustangs, who were looking to solid Rid their position in the league before heading into the final stretch of the season. Despite this setback, they will look to regroup and refocus their efforts, learning from the mistakes made during their loss to Wake Forest.
The key for the Mustangs going forward will be to reboundNECT from this loss and respond with a strong performance in their next outing. As they seek to reach their full potential, it will be crucial for them to bounce back and continue to prove themselves as a dominant force in their conference.