N.C. State’s Marcus Hill drives into the Wake Forest defense during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 77-59 loss on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown [email protected]

It may only be the first week of January, but NC State men’s basketball seems to have only one path if it wants to make the

Up four points about five minutes into the second half, Sallis scored six points, Efton Reid had a three—point play and Ty-Laur Johnson hit a 3-pointer in a 12-2 run that put the Demon Deacons on top 57-43. The Wolfpack never got back within single digits and Sallis hit a jumper with five minutes remain for the biggest lead at 73-51.

The Orange turned a tough start into a close game, but ultimately could not hold the second half lead, falling to Wake Forest 81-71. Things started off scary for Syracuse as they went down 21-8 early on in the first half against Wake Forest.

The Syracuse Orange dropped to 0-2 in ACC play and 6-7 on the season after an 81-71 defeat Tuesday afternoon at the hands of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. It was their second Dome loss of the campaign and marks the first time since 1969-70 that they’re entering the new year with a sub-.