Wake Forest Demon Deacons Put Up a Valiant Effort in High-Scoring Affair Against Ranked Hokies
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced off against the Virginia Tech Hokies in a conference game that ended with the scoreboard reading 82-73. The home team, now standing at an unranked position, fought hard but could not overcome the 13th-ranked visitors. The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum witnessed an intense battle where the Demon Deacons displayed resilience despite being outscored.
The game started with both teams establishing their presence on the court, but it was the Hokies who took an early lead, ending the first quarter ahead by four points. The second quarter saw them extend this lead further as they capitalized on their shooting accuracy from both inside and outside the arc. Virginia Tech boasted a field goal percentage of 55 percent and a three-point percentage of 45 percent throughout the game.
In contrast, Wake Forest struggled to keep pace in terms of scoring efficiency during these initial periods. However, they showcased remarkable tenacity in turning over possession; stealing from their opponents ten times and converting these opportunities into 24 points off turnovers – a testament to their defensive efforts.
The third quarter was where Wake Forest truly shone; rallying to score 29 points – their highest in any quarter during this matchup. This surge was fueled by impressive two-point shooting where they made over half of their attempts from close range (52 percent). Despite this effort and maintaining a higher free throw percentage than Virginia Tech at 77 percent, it wasn't enough to close down on their opponent's lead.
Virginia Tech's ability to score second-chance points proved crucial as they amassed 23 compared to Wake Forest's five. Additionally, total rebounds were dominated by Virginia Tech with 38 against Wake Forest’s less substantial tally of 20 rebounds which included only six offensive boards.
As for individual performances, no specific player stats were provided; however, it is clear that team dynamics played a significant role for both sides with assists reflecting how each team operated – eight for Wake Forest against sixteen for Virginia Tech.
Looking forward after this hard-fought contest at home soil - fans can catch up with future games as well: The next challenge for Wake Forest will be away against Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Watsco Center located in Coral Gables on January 7th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Zone. This upcoming game will be broadcasted online via ACC Network Extra for supporters eager to follow along as the season progresses.