- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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This Tuesday, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (16-15) will face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (19-12) at Spectrum Center as part of the ACC Tournament.
In their recent matchup, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons secured a victory against California with a score of 80-73. Throughout the game, both teams committed 26 fouls, and Wake Forest made 8 of 29 three-point attempts. California achieved an impressive 82.1% from the free-throw line, converting 23 of their 28 attempts. Moreover, they grabbed 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) without recording any blocks. California also dished out 7 assists and gained 4 steals in this contest. Defensively, Wake Forest held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 35.6% (21 of 59). They delivered 14 assists and forced 6 turnovers while also earning 4 steals. On the boards, they accumulated a total of 40 rebounds, with 10 offensive, and finished the game hitting 27 out of 35 free-throw attempts for a success rate of 77.1%. Wake Forest concluded the contest with a field-goal percentage of 41.1% (23 of 56) and sank 7 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc.
Juke Harris was a standout performer, shooting 45.5% from the field, collecting 15 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists in 40 minutes of play. He scored a total of 31 points on 10 of 22 shooting.
Wake Forest enters this matchup with a record of 16-15 for the season. The team averages 10.8 turnovers per game and commits about 18.8 fouls each night. On the boards, they average 33.3 rebounds per game while recording 444 assists for the season, ranking them 165th in Division 1 for passes made. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.1% (278 out of 816) and free throws at 77.1%. They score an average of 78.9 points per game, placing them 106th in college basketball, with a field-goal percentage of 44.9%.
On the defensive end, the Demon Deacons force an average of 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 personal fouls. They rank 296th in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 471 throughout the season. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 44.5% (806 out of 1,811) and they pull down an average of 34.7 rebounds per game. They give up 33.1% from three-point range and rank 260th in points allowed per game, with opponents scoring an average of 76.9.
In their latest game, the Virginia Tech Hokies faced a loss against Virginia, finishing at 76-72. They managed to collect 17 defensive rebounds alongside 11 offensive boards, totaling 28 rebounds for the game. With 10 turnovers, the Hokies were able to secure 11 steals. Virginia committed 9 fouls, sending the Hokies to the free-throw line for 16 attempts, out of which they made 12 (75.0%). Virginia Tech hit 8 of their 32 three-point attempts (25.0%) and concluded 26 for 62 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.9%. Defensively, the Hokies allowed Virginia to achieve 44.8% shooting, with 26 of 58 from the floor, and Virginia Tech themselves managed to control the boards, limiting their opponents to 34 rebounds (11 offensive).
Ben Hammond was a key contributor for the Hokies in this match, shooting 7 of 15 for a field-goal percentage of 46.7%, pulling down 4 rebounds and scoring 21 points over 35 minutes of play while providing 5 assists.
The Hokies stand at 19-12 for the current season. They average 17.0 personal fouls each game and maintain a 73.8% free-throw shooting rate. They dish out 14.4 assists per game (ranked 144th nationally) and average 10.4 turnovers. Virginia Tech has scored a total of 2,432 points this year, averaging 78.5 points per contest, and they grab 34.5 rebounds per game. On offense, they shoot 45.3% from the field, ranking 181st in the nation.
Defensively, the Hokies allow 30.4% from three-point range (228 of 749), and opponents successfully shoot 73.4% from the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 12.7 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks them 127th and 241st in the country, respectively. Virginia Tech’s defense ranks 194th nationally in points allowed, giving up 74.2 points per game. They force 12.1 turnovers on average while allowing teams to shoot 44.6% from the floor, placing them 213th in Division 1.
Who do you think will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Pick: Pick Wake Forest
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