Hokies Dominate Paint in Commanding Victory Over Demon Deacons at Cassell Coliseum
The Virginia Tech Hokies have emerged victorious with a commanding 87-76 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, improving their record to an impressive standing. The Hokies showcased a dominant performance on their home court, while the Demon Deacons fell short despite a strong first half.
From the onset, the Hokies demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy, boasting a field goal percentage of 60 and converting 69 percent of their two-point attempts. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they racked up an impressive 42 points in the paint compared to Wake Forest's 34. The second half saw Virginia Tech outscore Wake Forest by twenty points, which proved decisive in securing their victory.
Virginia Tech's players were relentless on both ends of the floor. They matched Wake Forest with six steals but edged them out with twenty assists to Wake Forest's sixteen, highlighting their superior ball movement and teamwork. Moreover, the Hokies capitalized on turnovers more effectively than their opponents, scoring sixteen points off turnovers while limiting Wake Forest to thirteen.
One cannot overlook Virginia Tech's efficiency from beyond the arc as well; they sank nine three-pointers at a commendable rate of 43 percent. This multifaceted offensive threat kept the Demon Deacons' defense stretched throughout the game.
Defensively, both teams showed parity in personal fouls committed and steals made; however, it was Virginia Tech that managed to slightly out-rebound Wake Forest with twenty-seven rebounds to twenty-nine. Additionally, even though blocks were scarce for Virginia Tech with just one compared to four by Wake Forest, it did not significantly impact their defensive solidity.
The crowd at Cassell Coliseum witnessed an intense battle where lead changes occurred seven times and scores were tied once before Virginia Tech took control of the game rhythm. With this win under their belt and three remaining timeouts that went unused – indicating strategic control – Virginia Tech continues its march through the season bolstered by this performance.
Looking ahead for fans of Virginia Tech Hokies is an away game against Louisville Cardinals scheduled for March 5th at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville KY at 7:00 PM Eastern Time broadcasted on ESPNU network TV channel. This upcoming matchup promises another opportunity for fans to support their team as they continue through what is shaping up to be an exciting season.