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Wake Forest cruises past Delaware State, 88-59

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11 months ago

December 19, 2023

Wake Forest cruises past Delaware State, 88-59

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – At the second media timeout, Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes was unhappy. His team was trailing Delaware State 21-16 and looked like a unit that hadn’t played in nine days.

“I was just pissed,” he said postgame. “It’s not how we play.”

“We’ve obviously had a long layoff. Maybe we were a little rusty coming out the gate, but that’s no excuse. I thought we had really good practices…so I was disappointed in the way that we started the game.”

Midway through the first half, the team found its footing, retook the lead and never looked back. After leading by 10 at the half, a 20-8 closing stretch in the second gave Wake Forest a comfortable 88-59 victory.

After taking a one-point advantage with 17:13 remaining in the first half, Wake Forest did not lead again until a full nine minutes of game time later. Supercharged by a 14-0 run — part of a 24-4 stretch — the Wake Forest lead slowly crept up to 15. The Deacs allowed Delaware State to get as close as six in the early part of the second half, but from there, the team quickly powered away.

The Hornets were a perfect 4-4 to open the first half. After a miss, they made four-straight additional shots. Wake Forest — at 5-12 — was by no means shooting the lights out, but was chasing a team from behind not because of the offense. The lackluster defense was hurting.

“I probably despise it more than anything, is on defense, when you’re cosmetic, fake,” Forbes said. “You’re just kind of there. You’re there, but you’re really not there. You hope that they miss, but you’re not making them miss. I thought that’s kind of how we started out.”

“Just gotta be a little bit better fired up defensively…” Andrew Carr noted. “We know going into it that we can’t just sit around and feel where the intensity should be in the first couple of minutes. We should be able to set the tone from the start a little bit better.”

Wake Forest was also serving a heavy dosage of three-point shots in the first half. The team took 17 attempts from behind the arc, well above its usual clip, and made seven. On the other hand, the Deacs shot just 11 times from two-point range.

“There’s a fine line there,” Forbes said. “They’re playing zone, it’s pretty spread out…We were getting wide-open shots…but against the three-two zone…you have to drive that ball, get inside the paint.”

“It’s a mix. There were a couple possessions where you miss a three and you might want to get it in [the paint]. But I thought we had a pretty good balance with that.”

No player was more emblematic of a change in game plan from three-point attempts to driving the ball than Hunter Sallis. After beginning the game 0-7 from the floor, the guard began getting the hoop, finishing the game with a team-high 19 points with six buckets.

“I’m gonna use the word coachability,” Forbes said. “I think sometimes, when things aren’t going so well for your shot, you gotta try to get some easy ones. And you got to create it by driving [the ball], getting fouled and making some plays defensively, which he did, and got out in transition…credit to Hunter for not just saying ‘I’m gonna continue to try to make threes. I’m gonna get closer now so I can get going, get some confidence.’”

Sallis was one of five Demon Deacons to finish the game with double-digit scoring. Boopie Miller noteched 17 points on 6-12 shooting, Carr recorded a double-double with 15 and 11 rebounds, while Cameron Hildreth added 14.

Freshman Parker Friedrichsen hit four three-pointers for 12 total points on the evening.

“That’s when we’re at our best,” Carr said of the team’s even scoring distribution. “We can play inside-out, get to the basket…it definitely showed a lot that we’re able to have a balanced attack.”

In addition, Wake Forest forced 18 turnovers, securing 24 extra points as a result. Against a team that is adept at taking the ball away in Delaware State, the Deacs turned it over only 10 times.

After going scoreless against NJIT, newly-eligible center Efton Reid was held without points for much of the game Monday. In the second half, he got on the board with two makes from the free-line, but was unsuccessful in four shot attempts from the field.

“He’s just gotta let it come to him…” Forbes said. “We gotta get him going. He’s got to play better. Some of it’s timing, some of it’s just playing. He’s a very conscientious, hard worker. He’ll be fine.”

Through 10 games, Wake Forest has found parts of the team it wants to be, the team it hopes to become. Forbes knows the Deacs can “get even better,” and has yet to find a team that he doesn’t think they have a chance to beat.

The team has the makings to win important games.

“I think defense and rebounding together give us a chance to win the big games,” Forbes said. “I think we’re gonna score… I think we could be as good as anybody.”

Wake Forest’s final non-conference matchup of the season comes in just three days, a home game against Presbyterian. Tip off is set for 3pm on Thursday.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 24, 2024

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5 hours ago

November 25, 2024

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 24, 2024

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 results for each game:

Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 4-9-0

Night: 1-8-8

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Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 2-9-0-8

Night: 5-6-2-2

Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

03-05-09-28-30-32

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

07-11-14-26-48, Lucky Ball: 15

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 5-9-1-9-2

Night: 9-6-2-2-3

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

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Autumn’s newest tradition: The Delaware Fall Festival at Battery Park

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12 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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Autumn’s newest tradition: The Delaware Fall Festival at Battery Park

Sunday’s autumn weather was perfect for the inaugural Delaware Fall Festival.

The event took place at Battery Park in the historic Old New Castle area of New Castle, providing the ideal setting for a community gathering and a worthy cause.

The free event was organized to raise funds and awareness for the New Castle Outdoor Recreation Coalition’s planned expansion of the park’s playground. Phase 2 of the Battery Park Playground Project will feature a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Swedish flagship that brought settlers who established the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley in 1638.

The festival featured live entertainment, children’s activities, and various food vendors.

Renee Duval, a three-year resident of New Castle, attended the festival with her husband and two children. As regular visitors to Battery Park who often stroll the path near Deemers Beach, they were excited to explore the event after hearing about the food trucks, music, and vendors.

Among the vendors was Theresa Batts, owner of Batts Concessions from Hartford County, Maryland, who learned about the festival through social media. She said the timing was perfect. She and her husband prefer to sell on weekends, but it is very hard to find events on a Sunday. And this weekend, they were celebrating their business’s first anniversary. Batts Concessions offered an array of treats, including kettle corn, homemade peanut brittle, various nuts, and cotton candy. When asked how sales were going, Batts replied, “Fantastic. No complaints. We would definitely do it again next year.”

Delaware Fall Festival organizers hope to make this an annual tradition for the historic waterfront community.

You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.

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AAA predicts heavy travel over Thanksgiving holiday

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21 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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AAA predicts heavy travel over Thanksgiving holiday

For many people, Thanksgiving means full stomachs, full hearts … and full roads.

According to AAA, travel over the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to set records. Jana Tidwell is with AAA.

“Nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday,” she said. “That’s more than 20% of the population. Of those traveling in Delaware, more than 91% will travel by car.”

Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be the worst travel days on the roads.

“The challenge with Tuesday and Wednesday is that holiday travelers will be mixing with commuters, especially in the late afternoon time,” Tidwell said.

Tidwell suggests traveling during off-peak times, like early in the mornings or after the evening rush hour. Whenever you travel, Tidwell says to be patient, follow the rules of the road, and avoid distractions like cell phones and eating behind the wheel.

AAA notes the window for holiday travel is longer this year, adding Tuesday before Thanksgiving and the Monday after to their definition of the holiday weekend. Tidwell says that’s because the advent of remote work and changes in school schedules have allowed for more flexibility in travel.

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