Wake Forest Athletics
Deacs & Hokies to Play Genna Wiley Memorial Match
10/3/2013 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 3, 2013
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Deacs & Hokies to Play Genna Wiley Memorial Game
• No. 20 Wake Forest will kick off a string of three-consecutive ACC games on Friday night when the Demon Deacons welcome Virginia Tech to Spry Stadium at 7 p.m.
• The game will be the sixth annual Genna Wiley Memorial Match. Genna passed away three days after the 2007 national championship and was the wife of former Deacon athletic trainer Steve Wiley.
How to Catch the Games
• A live video stream will be available on WakeForestSports.com. Tyler Collins will have the call.
• In addition, live updates of the game can be found by following the team on Twitter (@WakeMSoccer).
Last Time Out
• It was a tale of two halves, as Wake Forest tied Charlotte 1-1 on the road on Tuesday night.
• The 49ers controlled much of the first half and took a 1-0 lead before the break on a free kick.
• The Deacs responded and controlled the second half and both overtime periods. Michael Gamble scored in the 73rd minute, heading a ball into the net on a far post cross from Philip Parker.
Virginia Tech Notes
• Virginia Tech will be searching for its first win since a 5-2 result against High Point on Sept. 17. The Hokies have not scored a goal since then, tying North Carolina 0-0, falling to Navy 2-0 and tying Clemson 0-0.
• Robert Alberti is leading the team in both goals (4) and assists (2) for 10 points. Daniel Lauretano has scored twice and is the only other player with multiple goals.
• Kyle Renfro has played every minute in goal. He has made 39 saves and has posted a 0.91 goals against average.
Series History
• Wake Forest has dominated the all-time series with Virginia Tech, owning a 15-2-2 overall record against the Hokies. In addition, the Deacs are 7-1-0 at home against VT.
• The Demon Deacons are currently riding a six-game winning streak and a 13-game unbeaten streak against the Hokies.
• Virginia Tech last tied Wake Forest on Oct. 5, 2007 (3-3) and last beat the Deacs on Sept. 7, 1997 (2-0) in Blacksburg.
Next Up...
• Wake Forest will travel to NC State on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. contest. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.
• The Deacs will then host Clemson next Friday at 7 p.m. at Spry Stadium.
