WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Miller strike a 3-pointer to give Wake Forest the direct in overtime, then sealed the victory with a pair of absolutely free throws as the Demon Deacons held off Miami 86-82 in their Atlantic Coast Convention household opener on Saturday.
Wake Forest (11-3, 3-) is now 9- on its property court and its nine-video game earn streak is the program’s longest given that 2008-09, when the Deacons won 16 straight online games. Fresh off a 95-82 victory about No. 16 Clemson, the Hurricanes (11-3, 2-1) saw their four-match earn streak conclusion.
With the video game tied at 78-78, Andrew Carr skipped a jumper for Wake Forest, but Efton Reid III batted the offensive rebound toward the top rated of the critical. Miller stretched significant to snare the go, settled and stroked the deep 3-pointer for the lead with 1:38 left. Norchad Omier hit a pair of totally free throws to get the Hurricanes within just a place, but Hunter Sallis knocked down a 3 with :25 remaining to thrust the guide to 4, 84-80. Omier scored at the basket, but Miller drew a foul and strike equally free throws to established the remaining margin.
Miller hit 10 of 19 from the area, which include 3 of 3 from prolonged array, to rating a occupation-superior 27 details. Cameron Hildreth, who hit four 3-pointers in the initial 50 % to spark the Deacons to a 44-37 guide at the split, completed with 23 factors, hitting 5 of 8 from deep and heading 8-for-8 shooting from the line. Sallis experienced 18 factors, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and two steals. Study pulled down 11 rebounds and blocked 5 photographs.
Freshman Kyshawn George experienced 21 details and eight rebounds to lead Miami. Omier had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 3 steals. Matthew Cleveland experienced 17 details and Nijel Pack added 15 details and four helps.
Wake Forest plays at Florida Condition Tuesday. Miami hosts Louisville Wednesday.
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