Wednesday, February 10
Atlanta, Ga.
7:00 PM
Wake Forest University
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at
71
Georgia Tech
Deacons Held Off By Georgia Tech, 71-66
2/10/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 10, 2016
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By Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@TieDyeNation)
ATLANTA - Wake Forest senior Devin Thomas pulled down his 1,000th-career rebound and scored a team-high 20 points, but the Demon Deacon men's basketball team fell to Georgia Tech, 71-66, at the Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Wednesday evening.
The Deacons led for 24 of the first 26 minutes, but were unable to snap their season-long losing streak, which was extended to nine games. Their record dipped to 10-14, including 1-11 in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets won their third conference contest and improved to 13-11 overall.
Georgia Tech never relinquished a led it gained with 11:08 to play. A pair of free throws by Thomas and a 3-pointer by Bryant Crawford cut a seven-point deficit to two with 47 seconds to play, but Marcus Georges-Hunt answered by sinking all four of his free throws in the final minute to preserve the victory for the hosts.
The Deacs started the game fast, using a 19-8 run to grab a 24-13 first-half lead, its largest since Jan. 26. Georgia Tech responded, however, and tied the score at 31. Wake Forest took a 39-35 lead into the intermission.
Thomas had 14 points and six rebounds in the opening 20 minutes and hit the 1,000-rebound plateau with 5:12 left in the second half. He became the fourth Demon Deacon to reach that mark, joining Dickie Hemric, Tim Duncan and Len Chappell.
Crawford was the only other Wake Forest player to reach double figures in scoring with 10 points. He also led the team with six assists. Georges-Hunt sparked the Yellow Jackets with a career-high 30 points. Charles Mitchell posted a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Wednesday's game began a three-game road swing for the Demon Deacons, who pick up play on Saturday at NC State. They will also travel to Pittsburgh before returning home to play Boston College on Feb. 21.
THOMAS GETS NO. 1,000
• Devin Thomas grabbed his 1,000th-career rebound in the second half of Wednesday's game. He finished with eight boards on the night and now has 1,001 for his career.
• By hitting the 1,000 mark, Thomas became the 33rd player in ACC history with 1,000 rebounds and only the 16th player in league history with at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 125 blocked shots. He now has 1,423 points, 1,001 rebounds and 137 blocks.
• The Harrisburg, Pa. native is the ACC's active leader in career rebounds.
CRAWFORD STEPPING UP
• With 10 points on the night, Bryant Crawford recorded his 17th double-figure scoring game of the season and his seventh in a row.
• The freshman also led the Deacs with six assists, upping his season total to 98. Wednesday marked the 12th time he led the team in that category.
• With 307 points and 98 assists, Crawford is two helpers shy of becoming just the second Demon Deacon freshman to score 300 points and record 100 assists during his rookie season, joining Chris Paul in 2003-04.
McCLINTON'S MINUTES
• Redshirt sophomore Greg McClinton played 22 minutes, tying an ACC career high.
• The 22 minutes were the most he has played since playing 22 on Nov. 23 against Indiana at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
• In his time on the court, the Winston-Salem native posted six points on 3-of-3 shooting from the field, four rebounds and a block. He also tied a career best with two steals.
ALSO OF NOTE
• Devin Thomas' 20-point game was his eighth of the season and 17th of his career. He has led the team in points 10 times this season.
• Wake Forest lost when leading at the half for the fourth time this season. The Deacs are now 9-4 in such games.
• The Demon Deacons are now 7-3 when holding a 10-point lead at some point during the game.
• Marcus Georges-Hunt became the second player this season to score 30 points against the Deacons. Virginia Tech's Justin Bibbs had 32 on Jan. 13. Charles Mitchell was the first Wake Forest opponent with 15 rebounds since the team's ACC opener when Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku had 15.
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| USATSI Gallery By Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@TieDyeNation)
ATLANTA - Wake Forest senior Devin Thomas pulled down his 1,000th-career rebound and scored a team-high 20 points, but the Demon Deacon men's basketball team fell to Georgia Tech, 71-66, at the Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Wednesday evening.
The Deacons led for 24 of the first 26 minutes, but were unable to snap their season-long losing streak, which was extended to nine games. Their record dipped to 10-14, including 1-11 in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets won their third conference contest and improved to 13-11 overall.
Georgia Tech never relinquished a led it gained with 11:08 to play. A pair of free throws by Thomas and a 3-pointer by Bryant Crawford cut a seven-point deficit to two with 47 seconds to play, but Marcus Georges-Hunt answered by sinking all four of his free throws in the final minute to preserve the victory for the hosts.
The Deacs started the game fast, using a 19-8 run to grab a 24-13 first-half lead, its largest since Jan. 26. Georgia Tech responded, however, and tied the score at 31. Wake Forest took a 39-35 lead into the intermission.
Thomas had 14 points and six rebounds in the opening 20 minutes and hit the 1,000-rebound plateau with 5:12 left in the second half. He became the fourth Demon Deacon to reach that mark, joining Dickie Hemric, Tim Duncan and Len Chappell.
Crawford was the only other Wake Forest player to reach double figures in scoring with 10 points. He also led the team with six assists. Georges-Hunt sparked the Yellow Jackets with a career-high 30 points. Charles Mitchell posted a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Wednesday's game began a three-game road swing for the Demon Deacons, who pick up play on Saturday at NC State. They will also travel to Pittsburgh before returning home to play Boston College on Feb. 21.
THOMAS GETS NO. 1,000
• Devin Thomas grabbed his 1,000th-career rebound in the second half of Wednesday's game. He finished with eight boards on the night and now has 1,001 for his career.
• By hitting the 1,000 mark, Thomas became the 33rd player in ACC history with 1,000 rebounds and only the 16th player in league history with at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 125 blocked shots. He now has 1,423 points, 1,001 rebounds and 137 blocks.
• The Harrisburg, Pa. native is the ACC's active leader in career rebounds.
CRAWFORD STEPPING UP
• With 10 points on the night, Bryant Crawford recorded his 17th double-figure scoring game of the season and his seventh in a row.
• The freshman also led the Deacs with six assists, upping his season total to 98. Wednesday marked the 12th time he led the team in that category.
• With 307 points and 98 assists, Crawford is two helpers shy of becoming just the second Demon Deacon freshman to score 300 points and record 100 assists during his rookie season, joining Chris Paul in 2003-04.
McCLINTON'S MINUTES
• Redshirt sophomore Greg McClinton played 22 minutes, tying an ACC career high.
• The 22 minutes were the most he has played since playing 22 on Nov. 23 against Indiana at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
• In his time on the court, the Winston-Salem native posted six points on 3-of-3 shooting from the field, four rebounds and a block. He also tied a career best with two steals.
ALSO OF NOTE
• Devin Thomas' 20-point game was his eighth of the season and 17th of his career. He has led the team in points 10 times this season.
• Wake Forest lost when leading at the half for the fourth time this season. The Deacs are now 9-4 in such games.
• The Demon Deacons are now 7-3 when holding a 10-point lead at some point during the game.
• Marcus Georges-Hunt became the second player this season to score 30 points against the Deacons. Virginia Tech's Justin Bibbs had 32 on Jan. 13. Charles Mitchell was the first Wake Forest opponent with 15 rebounds since the team's ACC opener when Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku had 15.
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