Forsyth Tech Falls Short in Heartbreaker Against Wake Tech at West Campus
Jayden Ross nearly posts a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists; Kevonta Martin contributes double-digit scoring in the hard-fought loss.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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36 | 45 | 81 |
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39 | 36 | 75 |
Team Stats
Wake Technical Community College
Forsyth Technical Community College
| Game Statistics | Wake Technical Community College | Forsyth Technical Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-54) | (28-71) |
| Field Goal % | 53.7% | 39.4% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 39 |
| Assists | 12 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Forsyth Tech (13-3) suffered a tough 81-75 loss to Wake Technical Community College on Saturday afternoon at West Campus. The Trailblazers led by three at the break but could not hold off a second-half surge from the Eagles.
Forsyth Tech started strong, building momentum behind an active defense and crashing the offensive glass. A steady team effort gave the Trailblazers a 39-36 advantage at halftime as they looked to set the tone with their first game of 2026.
The game shifted after the break, with Wake Tech outscoring Forsyth Tech 45-36 in the second half. Foul trouble began to mount, forcing key rotation changes as both Ian Bush and Kevonta Martin fouled out. Despite battling until the final horn and making several late pushes, the Trailblazers could not overcome cold shooting stretches, finishing at just 39.4 percent from the floor and five-for-21 from three-point range.
Jayden Ross led the charge with 19 points on seven-for-15 shooting, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists, coming up just shy of a triple-double from the guard spot. Off the bench, Kevonta Martin added 10 points on five-for-six shooting and pulled down 5 rebounds before fouling out. Forsyth Tech finished with 39 rebounds, including 18 on the offensive glass, and had four players in double figures, highlighting a balanced attack.
The Trailblazers showed resilience and effort throughout, battling through adversity and foul trouble, but ultimately fell short in a closely contested home game.
UP NEXT:
Forsyth Tech returns to conference play on the road as they travel to Louisburg College on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.
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