In a game that was otherwise statistically even offensively, Wake Forest used its decided advantage from the free throw line to upend UCLA 80-77. The Demon Deacons went to the free throw line 42 times (30-for-42) compared to 14 trips (8-of-14) for the Bruins. As a team, UCLA out shot Wake Forest 47 percent to 40 percent and outrebounded its opponent, 45-37.
Both teams finished with four players hitting double digits in scoring. Senior Devin Thomas led the Demon Deacons with 21 points and added a team-high nine rebounds.
For the Bruins, Senior Tony Parker had a double-double on the day. He knocked down 18 points and dominated the glass with 15 rebounds. Junior Isaac Hamilton also scored 18 for UCLA.
The win raised Wake Forest's record to 4-2 overall. Its two victories led to a 3rd place finish in the Tournament. UCLA is now 3-3 overall and was 1-2 in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational for a 4th place result.
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