Kennedy and Carr score 15 apiece to lead Wake Forest past Charleston Southern 82-64

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- — Kevair Kennedy and Isaac Carr scored 15 points apiece, and Wake Forest pulled away from Charleston Southern for an 82-64 victory Monday night.

The Demon Deacons (2-1) led 38-22 at halftime. Wake Forest took control with a 10-0 run midway through the half, getting 3-pointers from Carr and Kennedy before Carr added a jumper to make it 14-4.

Charleston Southern (1-2) cut the deficit to 47-35 with 14:26 remaining, but Wake Forest answered with a 10-1 run. Carr scored four points during the stretch, Gallagher Placide added four and Justin Ray scored inside as the lead grew to 57-36.

Gavin Placide finished with 14 points and eight rebounds for Wake Forest, while Gallagher Placide added 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Jamari McDowell scored 11.

Jefferson McLamb led Charleston Southern with 19 points, making five 3-pointers. Jacob Taylor added 11 points.

Wake Forest forced 23 turnovers and recorded 12 steals, while committing 10 turnovers.

Up next

Wake Forest: Hosts Southern Utah on Saturday.

Charleston Southern: Plays West Georgia at home this Saturday.

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