Wake Forest Women Fall to Duke in ACC Tournament
The third-seeded Demon Deacons lost 5-4 to sixth-seeded Duke, while the men's team fell 1-0 to NC State in extra time.
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Football
Pizzella Leads Wake Forest Past Merrimack
Wake Forest led Merrimack 49-0 at halftime behind a strong debut from quarterback Steele Pizzella.
Soccer
Wake Forest Blanks Clemson, Clinches ACC Third Seed
The 2-0 win at Spry Stadium secured the Demon Deacons' spot as the third seed in the ACC Women's Tournament.
Basketball
Wake Forest Routs Maryland Eastern Shore 83-62
Freshman Gavin Placide scored 20 points as Wake Forest opened its season with a convincing win over Maryland Eastern Shore.
Golf
Wake Forest Men's Golf Places Fifth at Fallen Oak
The Demon Deacons finished the tournament 12-over par in Saucier, Mississippi.
Baseball
Wake Forest Keeps Coach Walter on Administrative Leave
Athletics Director John Currie confirms Tom Walter remains away from the team as Eric Niesen leads the program.
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