Did Virginia Tech Hokies' Second Half Surge Fall Short Against Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

The Virginia Tech Hokies faced off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a closely contested game that ended with a score of 81-78. This result brought the Hokies to a record of 0-1, while the Demon Deacons improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for dominance, with the Demon Deacons taking an early lead. The Hokies managed to keep pace, largely due to their effective shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 out of their 30 attempts. Despite this effort, they trailed by four points at halftime with a scoreline of 36-32.

Second Half

In the second half, the Hokies ramped up their offensive efforts. Amani Hansberry was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly with his scoring and rebounding prowess. He finished with an impressive stat line that included 19 points and 10 rebounds. However, turnovers plagued Tech throughout the game; they committed a total of 19 turnovers which allowed Wake Forest to capitalize on fast-break opportunities.

Key Moments

A pivotal moment came when Jailen Bedford hit crucial shots from downtown that kept Tech within striking distance. His performance was notable as he scored consistently under pressure situations. Yet it was not enough as Wake's bench players stepped up in critical moments to maintain their slim lead.

Final Thoughts

Despite outscoring Wake Forest in bench points (17 compared to Wake's 15), what went wrong for Virginia Tech Hokies were missed opportunities and defensive lapses that allowed easy baskets inside the paint where they conceded a total of 40 points.

As we wrap up this Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons recap, fans can look forward to seeing how these teams adjust moving forward into their respective seasons.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts Virginia Tech Hokies will host Stanford Cardinal at Cassell Coliseum on January 7th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on ACC Network! Share your thoughts about this matchup!