In a recent ACC basketball match, Wake Forest defeated Louisville with a significant margin of 90-65, moving to a 13-5 overall record and 5-2 in the ACC. Wake Forest's performance was highlighted by their efficient scoring, achieving 1.5 points per possession, which surpassed their previous season highs against Elon and Presbyterian. They also improved their KenPom rating to No. 35 following the victory. Hunter Sallie contributed significantly to the win with 15 points from beyond the arc, while Sallis led the team with 19 points. Damari Monsanto made a notable return by sinking four 3-pointers. Additionally, Cam Hildreth had an impressive game with 11 rebounds and six assists. Wake Forest's coach, Steve Forbes, spoke highly of his starting five, hinting at their potential to be the best he's ever coached. The team's overall performance in the ACC has been strong, leading in 3-point and free-throw shooting efficiency. Meanwhile, Louisville's men's basketball team has been struggling with their 3-point defense, giving up an average of nearly 12 three-pointers per game over their last seven games, including 18 against Wake Forest. The game started with Louisville trailing 14-19 at the first media timeout, and they were down 5-5 with 16:42 left in the first half.
The Louisville men's basketball team has given up double-digit three-pointers in each of its past seven games, averaging just a tick under 12 threes allowed per game. That includes an 18-three effort on Saturday by Wake Forest. A look at all 18, for those who have the stomach https://t.co/Z0BoEfXE2X
Relevant for what Wake Forest just did against Louisville and Duke going to Louisville on Tuesday: This 3-point defense from the Cards is incredible. https://t.co/K73x4doqrg
No. 23 North Carolina hands No. 13 Louisville its first ACC loss 😤 (📸 @uncwbb) https://t.co/djKgvJaO07
Deja Kelly’s fourth straight game of at least 23 points leads UNC to a 79-68 win over Louisville for sole possession of first place in the ACC. #ncaaW
FINAL: UNC 79, Louisville 68 There are no more unbeaten teams in ACC play as the Cardinals take their first conference loss of the season, ending a six-game winning streak.
And 1 by Nyla Harris for the lead! Pulls down the offensive board and gets the bucket. #Louisville up 27-25 #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11
END 1: UNC 22, Louisville 13 The Tar Heels end the quarter on an 8-0 run. Their physicality seems to be causing the Cards to get out of sync.
Just a seven-game sample size, but having the 2nd-most efficient offense and 3rd-most efficient defense while leading the ACC in 3-point shooting and FT shooting would likely win a ton of games for Wake Forest. https://t.co/vmeL0QjeaR
Wake Forest Basketball coach Steve Forbes on his starting five: "In fact, someday they may be the best five I've ever coached. I don't know. We'll see." On the magical return of Damari Monsanto and Wake Forest thrashing UL 90-65. https://t.co/hxUWtcEULr https://t.co/oK6re2ehdj
Wake Forest moves up two spots in the KenPom ratings to No. 35 after the 25 point victory over Louisville.
Wake Forest pummels Louisville 90-65 to move to 13-5 overall and 5-2 in the ACC. Sallis leads with 19. Monstanto returns by draining four 3-pointers. Cam Hildreth with 11 rebounds and six assists.
UofL 55, Wake Forest 80 After a week of what seemed like progress for #Louisville, the Cards are back down to Earth. Many may argue they’re even below that. @WHAS11
Wake Forest’s season highs this season were 1.33 points per possession against Elon and 1.31 against Presbyterian. So far against Louisville, the Deacs are at 1.5 points per possession. That’s hard to sustain, but it gives you an idea of what you’re seeing.
Wake: 16 shots, 10 threes, 3 layups, 3 midrange Louisville: 13 shots, 1 three, 1 layup, 12 midrange
#Louisville 14, Wake Forest 19 First media timeout and we’re already almost halfway through the 1st. Demon Deacons have 15 of their points from beyond the arc, and 11 from Hunter Sallie #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11
Payne just gave up an easy layup to Wake Forest. Mike James responds with a bucket #Louisville down 5-5 with 16:42 left #GoCards x #ForTheVille @WHAS11 https://t.co/JJ8yU2r0fF