Myles Colvin scores career-high 33 to propel Wake Forest to 111-73 romp over Queens University – Winnipeg Free Press

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Myles Colvin scored 26 of his career-high 33 points in the first half and Wake Forest cruised to a 111-73 victory over Queens University on Sunday.

Colvin made 11 of 13 shots from the floor, including 7 of 8 from 3-point range, for the Demon Deacons (8-3), who are 6-1 at home. He added eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Omaha Bilyeu scored 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting with four 3-pointers, and Nate Calmese scored 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting with three 3-pointers. Juke Harris made all seven of his free throws and scored 14.

Chris Ashby scored 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting to lead the Royals (5-6), who fell to 0-5 on the road. Avante Parker scored 14, making all six of his shots and both free throws.

Colvin hit a 3-pointer to give Wake Forest a 13-11 lead, and the Demon Deacons never trailed after the first 3:12, building a 57-39 lead at halftime.

Wake Forest shot 62% (36 of 58) and 17 of 33 from 3-point range. The Demon Deacons shot 22 of 24 from the free throw line (92%).

The Royals shot 44%, 12 of 38 from long range (32%) and 11 of 15 on the penalty kill.

Wake Forest turned 13 turnovers in Queens into 24 points.

Next

Wake Forest: Hosts Longwood on Saturday.

Queens University: Tuesday at No. 17 Arkansas.

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