Wake Forest falls to Vanderbilt in ACC basketball matchup

Wake Forest lost to Vanderbilt 74-51 on November 5, 2026, in Nashville. Despite keeping the game competitive, Wake was unable to secure the upset as Vanderbilt pulled away late. Kevair Kennedy led Wake with 20 points and 5 rebounds, while Gavin Placide contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds. In other ACC action, Virginia Tech secured a commanding 96-67 victory over Mercer, with Amani Hansberry scoring 23 points. Notre Dame triumphed over Mercyhurst 83-56, and Syracuse defeated Central Connecticut State 102-49. The next ACC games are scheduled for November 6, including UMass against Boston College.

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