Deacons handle Heels

Posted Jan 12, 2009
Was it only eight days ago that fans were talking about the possibility of UNC going undefeated? About where this the team might end up ranking among the school's all-time best? Now, Wake Forest faithful might start pondering the same things about their squad. Led by 34 points from their star ball-handler, Jeff Teague, the fourth-ranked Demon Deacons downright outplayed No. 3 UNC, winning 92-89. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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