Walton scores 17 to lift Wake Forest past Towson in NIT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- — Dallas Walton registered 17 points as Wake Forest defeated Towson 74-64 in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night.

Damari Monsanto had 14 points for Wake Forest (24-9). Isaiah Mucius added 12 points.

Charles Thompson had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers (25-9). Jason Gibson and Nicolas Timberlake each had 12 points.

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