ACC Tournament Showdown: Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT. Virginia Tech has an 8-10 record against ACC opponents and a strong 11-2 record in non-conference play. They are known for their 14.4 assists per game, with Neoklis Avdalas leading the team with an average of 4.7 assists.
On the other hand, the Demon Deacons have a 7-11 record in ACC play and a 7-7 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Virginia Tech has a slightly better shooting percentage at 45.3% compared to Wake Forest's 44.9%. The Hokies won the last matchup between the two teams with a score of 82-63 on Feb. 21, led by Toibu Lawal and Juke Harris.
Key players to watch for the Hokies include Jaden Schutt, who shoots 38.3% from beyond the arc, and Ben Hammond, who has been averaging 13.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 steals in the last 10 games. For the Demon Deacons, Harris is a standout player averaging 21.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Myles Colvin has been averaging 9.9 points in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Hokies have a 4-6 record, averaging 72.1 points per game, while the Demon Deacons have a 5-5 record, averaging 76.2 points per game. Both teams have been shooting around 44.7% from the field in their recent games.
It will be an exciting matchup between these two ACC teams as they face off for the third time this season. Fans can expect a competitive game with both teams looking to advance in the tournament.