Wake Forest asserted its dominance over Queens, cruising to a 111-73 victory at the LJVM Coliseum. The Demon Deacons' high-powered offense was on full display, with Myles Colvin leading the charge. The Wake Forest forward poured in 33 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, setting the tone for his team's impressive performance.
The first half was all Wake Forest, as the Demon Deacons built a commanding 57-39 lead by halftime. Colvin was unstoppable, scoring from both inside and outside the paint. His supporting cast, including Omaha Biliew and Nate Calmese, also made significant contributions, scoring 16 and 15 points, respectively. Queens, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm, with Chris Ashby's 15 points being a rare bright spot for the Royals.
The second half was more of the same, as Wake Forest continued to pull away from Queens. The Demon Deacons' offense showed no signs of slowing down, with Colvin and company pushing the lead to as many as 40 points at one point. Queens' Avantae Parker and Nasir Mann tried to keep their team in the game, scoring 14 and 9 points, respectively, but it was too little, too late.
The final margin of 38 points was a reflection of Wake Forest's superior talent and depth. The Demon Deacons' ability to score from multiple positions and play tenacious defense made it difficult for Queens to mount any sort of comeback. As the game came to a close, it was clear that Wake Forest was the better team, and the final score reflected that.
This win will have a significant impact on Wake Forest's resume, as it counts as a Quadrant 4 victory. While it may not be the most impressive win, it is still a valuable addition to the Demon Deacons' portfolio. For Queens, the loss will be viewed as a Quadrant 1 defeat, which could potentially hurt the Royals' tournament chances. However, with a current net ranking of 197, Queens was already facing an uphill battle to make the postseason.
As Wake Forest moves forward, it want to build on this dominant performance. The Demon Deacons' ability to score and play defense at a high level makes them a formidable opponent in the ACC. With Myles Colvin leading the way, Wake Forest has the potential to make some noise in the conference standings. For now, the Demon Deacons will enjoy this convincing win and look to carry the momentum into their next game. The win improves Wake Forest's record to 11-10, while Queens falls to 12-9.