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 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Eric Williams had 19 points and Trent Strickland had 18 points and 11 rebounds, helping No. 18 Wake Forest hold off George Mason 83-78 in overtime Friday night in the second round of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic.
Justin Gray added 17 points for the Demon Deacons (2-0), who blew a 19-point lead in the second half before finally earning their 18th straight home win. Wake Forest advanced to face Florida in next week's semifinals in New York.
Tony Skinn had 23 points to lead the Patriots (1-1), who nearly earned their first victory against a ranked opponent.
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