NORCROSS — Class A-Private perennial power Wesleyan took advantage of Class 5A No. 1-ranked Buford's offensive struggles on Saturday in a 45-43 win at home.
Buford led at the half, 20-17, but Wesleyan rallied in the third quarter to take a seven-point lead.
Buford answered in the fourth quarter to tie the game but failed to convert down the stretch.
Wesleyan was 12-of-15 from the foul line.
Ashyia Willis led Buford with 12 points, and Tate Walters added 10.
The two non-region foes split the series this year with Buford winning the first meeting, 50-49, in the Dacula Tip-off Classic.
Buford (22-1) will play Loganville on Tuesday at Buford. Game time is 6 p.m.
