Virginia Tech Hokies Stumble Against Wake Forest in a Hard-Fought Battle at Cassell Coliseum

In a closely contested game at Cassell Coliseum, the Virginia Tech Hokies faced off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, culminating in a 63-72 loss for the home team. This result moves the Hokies' season record to an even split, while Wake Forest improves their standing with another win added to their tally. Despite a valiant effort, Virginia Tech could not overcome Wake Forest's second-half surge.

Hokies' Highlights

The Hokies showcased resilience throughout the game, with notable performances from several players. Tobi Lawal stood out with a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, demonstrating his dominance on both ends of the floor. Jaden Schutt contributed significantly by adding 12 points to the scoreboard and maintaining an impressive shooting accuracy from beyond the arc at 43 percent. Mylyjael Poteat also made his presence felt by chipping in 11 points and securing five rebounds.

Virginia Tech's bench played a crucial role by contributing 27 points to their total score. However, despite these efforts and leading in total rebounds with 35 compared to Wake Forest's 29, turnovers proved costly for Virginia Tech as they gave up possession 14 times.

Wake Forest's Winning Strategy

Wake Forest capitalized on their opportunities by maintaining consistent field goal shooting at 46 percent and excelling at free throws where they achieved an accuracy of 82 percent. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored 14 points off turnovers compared to Virginia Tech's five.

The Demon Deacons were led by strategic plays that saw them build up a biggest lead of ten points during the game. Their efficiency on both ends of the court was highlighted by scoring six three-pointers and securing six steals which contributed significantly to their victory.

As both teams battled fiercely through two halves marked by six lead changes and two ties, it was Wake Forest’s ability to execute under pressure that ultimately secured them the win in this conference game attended by enthusiastic fans filling Cassell Coliseum to its capacity.

Looking ahead, Virginia Tech will aim for redemption as they travel to face Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on January 22nd at7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU as both teams vie for supremacy in what promises to be an exciting matchup.