Wake Forest Athletics
Tuesday, March 3
Charlottesville, Va.
7 p.m.
Wake Forest University
at
Virginia
Photo by: Bryce Mitchell / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest Faces No. 13 Virginia in Final Road Regular Season Game
3/2/2026 1:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons’ all-time series with Virginia is tied 72-72.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Wake Forest men's basketball is set for its final road regular season game on Tuesday evening, as the Demon Deacons will face No. 13 Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Junior guard Myles Colvin recorded his second career 30-point game to help lead Wake Forest to an 88-83 win over Syracuse on Saturday night at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Indianapolis native finished just one point shy of his career high as he recorded 32 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 7-of-8 from three-point range. Colvin also logged a team-high eight rebounds, three assists and a block.
Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers reached double figures for the seventh time in ACC play as he tallied 16 points while going 8-of-12 from the floor. The Charleston, S.C., native added four assists, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris extended his double-digit scoring streak to 29-straight games as he totaled 13 points, five rebounds and two steals while setting a career-high with five assists.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger and sophomore guard Sebastian Akins combined for all 21 of the Deacs' bench points on Saturday. Schwieger connected on all five of his field goal attempts as he registered 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Akins totaled 10 points, three assists, two rebounds, a block and a steal.
Overall, the Demon Deacons went 33-for-57 (57.9 percent) from the field, including a 56.3 percent clip from three-point range.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 53 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
Turning Them Over
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 380 turnovers so far this season, third-most in the ACC.
Juke Is Gonna Juke
Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 29 games while ranking second in the ACC in points per game (22.6) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.3 points per game increase this year is the highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just five nationally – averaging 21 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
ACC Scoring Leaders (Conference Play)
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Virginia
Virginia enters the contest with 25 wins on the season, 13 of which have come in ACC play.
Four Cavaliers are averaging more than 10 points per game, led by freshman Thijs De Ridder's 16 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude the 2025-26 regular season on Saturday afternoon, as the Demon Deacons will host Cal for Seniors & Graduate Day along with Rodney Rogers Day.
Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Junior guard Myles Colvin recorded his second career 30-point game to help lead Wake Forest to an 88-83 win over Syracuse on Saturday night at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Indianapolis native finished just one point shy of his career high as he recorded 32 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 7-of-8 from three-point range. Colvin also logged a team-high eight rebounds, three assists and a block.
Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers reached double figures for the seventh time in ACC play as he tallied 16 points while going 8-of-12 from the floor. The Charleston, S.C., native added four assists, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris extended his double-digit scoring streak to 29-straight games as he totaled 13 points, five rebounds and two steals while setting a career-high with five assists.
Junior forward Cooper Schwieger and sophomore guard Sebastian Akins combined for all 21 of the Deacs' bench points on Saturday. Schwieger connected on all five of his field goal attempts as he registered 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Akins totaled 10 points, three assists, two rebounds, a block and a steal.
Overall, the Demon Deacons went 33-for-57 (57.9 percent) from the field, including a 56.3 percent clip from three-point range.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 53 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
| Rank | Program | ACC Wins Since 2021-22 | ACC Winning Percentage Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 79 | 82.3% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 67 | 69.8% |
| 3. | Clemson | 62 | 64.6% |
| 4. | Virginia | 61 | 63.5% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 53 | 55.2% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 380 turnovers so far this season, third-most in the ACC.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Florida State | 400 |
| 2. | NC State | 384 |
| 3. | Wake Forest | 380 |
| 4. | Miami | 376 |
| 5. | Stanford | 368 |
Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 29 games while ranking second in the ACC in points per game (22.6) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.3 points per game increase this year is the highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just five nationally – averaging 21 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game Increase |
| 1. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 15.3 |
| 2. | Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn | UNLV | 15.1 |
| 3. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 14.4 |
| 4. | Kamrin Oriol | North Florida | 13.7 |
| 5. | Paul Djobet | Omaha | 12.9 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 22.7 |
| 2. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 22.6 |
| 3. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 22.3 |
| 4. | Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | 20.1 |
| 5. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 18.3 |
- All-Time Record vs. Virginia: 72-72
- Last Matchup: Feb. 26, 2025 (Virginia won 83-75)
Virginia enters the contest with 25 wins on the season, 13 of which have come in ACC play.
Four Cavaliers are averaging more than 10 points per game, led by freshman Thijs De Ridder's 16 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will conclude the 2025-26 regular season on Saturday afternoon, as the Demon Deacons will host Cal for Seniors & Graduate Day along with Rodney Rogers Day.
Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
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