Gavin Placide, Kevair Kennedy propel Wake Forest to 83-62 win over Maryland Eastern Shore in opener
Gavin Placide scored 20 points as the Demon Deacons used a 20-0 run to pull away after halftime.
- On Monday, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons opened their season with an 83-62 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore in Winston-Salem, led by freshman Gavin Placide's 20 points and seven rebounds.
- Justin Ray added 15 points, while Kevair Kennedy contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, with reserves Gallagher Placide and Jamari McDowell combining for 24 points.
- Despite a 30-point performance from Bobby Gardner, the Hawks endured a scoring drought of more than seven minutes, preventing another rally.
- A 20-0 second-half run secured control for the Demon Deacons, who shot 52.6% from the field and 67.6% on two-point attempts.
- Maryland Eastern Shore travels to High Point on Wednesday, while the 1-0 Demon Deacons continue their season with strong freshman debuts from Gavin and Gallagher Placide.
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Winston-Salem JournalGavin Placide scores 20 as Wake Forest opens season with 83-62 victory
Freshman Gavin Placide’s 20 points leads the way for Coach Steve Forbes.
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20-0 run powers Wake Forest past Maryland-Eastern Shore
Gavin Placide scored 20 points and Wake Forest pulled away with a huge late run to beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 83-62 in the season opener Monday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.Justin Ray had 15 points, Kevair Kennedy added 14 points, nine rebounds and eig...
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Gavin Placide, Kevair Kennedy propel Wake Forest to 83-62 win over Maryland Eastern Shore in opener
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Gavin Placide scored 20 points, Kevair Kennedy just missed a triple-double and Wake Forest never trailed in an 83-62 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on
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The Cumberland Times-NewsWAKE FOREST 83, MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE 62
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Owensboro Messenger-InquirerWake Forest 65, SC-Upstate 58
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