O’Kelley Breaks Slump to Lead Wake Forest
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Robert O’Kelley broke out of a shooting slump with 18 points as Wake Forest advanced to the National Invitation Tournament semifinals by defeating defending champion California, 76-59, Friday night.
O’Kelley made a combined five of 22 shots in Wake Forest’s previous two NIT wins, but made four three-point baskets as the Demon Deacons (20-14) reached 20 wins for the sixth time in eight seasons.
Wake Forest, in the semifinals for the first time since 1983, will play Atlantic Coast Conference rival North Carolina State at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night.
Sean Lampley led California (18-15) with 19 points, but managed only three free throws in the second half.
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