Charleston Southern University Athletics
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Wake Forest
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston So. | 22 | 42 | 64 |
| Wake Forest | 38 | 44 | 82 |
11/10/2026 9:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jefferson McLamb delivered a standout performance in his return to his home state, scoring a team-high 19 points, but Charleston Southern came up short against Wake Forest, 82-64, Tuesday night at LJVM Coliseum.
A Lexington, N.C., native who grew up roughly 25 miles from Wake Forest's campus, McLamb made the most of his home-state trip. He connected on five three-pointers and finished 6-of-10 from the field while adding two rebounds and an assist.
Wake Forest established control in the opening half, using a strong offensive stretch to build a 38-22 advantage at the break. The Demon Deacons capitalized on 14 first-half Buccaneer turnovers and turned those opportunities into 19 points.
The Bucs showed fight coming out of halftime. Anthony Ruffolo opened the second-half scoring with a three-pointer as CSU continued to chip away. McLamb knocked down another triple, while Jacob Taylor and Jackson Crawford added baskets as CSU worked to trim the deficit.
The Buccaneers continued to compete offensively throughout the second half, shooting 14-of-23 from the field and 5-of-10 from beyond the arc. McLamb's fifth three-pointer came with 2:58 remaining, while he and Crawford helped provide a late offensive push. Wake Forest, however, maintained its advantage and secured the 82-64 decision.
Notables:
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Jefferson McLamb led CSU with 19 points, connecting on five three-pointers while adding two rebounds and an assist in his return to his home state.
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Jacob Taylor finished with 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers, and collected five rebounds.
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Jackson Crawford added nine points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals.
Up Next:
The Bucs will be back Saturday, November 14th vs West Georgia. The game will take place at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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