Wake Forest Athletics
Tuesday, March 10
Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Virginia Tech
Photo by: Bryce Mitchell / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest, Virginia Tech Meet for Third Time in First Round ACC Tournament Showdown
3/9/2026 9:46:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons and Hokies each won on their home floors in the regular season meetings.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball begins postseason play with a third meeting against Virginia Tech this season, this time in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday night from the Spectrum Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest men's basketball wrapped the 2025-26 regular season with a fourth-straight home victory inside LJVM Coliseum on Saturday evening, downing Cal in an 80-73 decision.
Wake Forest trailed by 15 points in the first half, which is tied for the 15th-largest comeback in program history and largest since the program-record of 21 against Elon on Nov. 6, 2023. It was also the largest comeback in an ACC game since Jan. 4, 2020 against Pitt (16).
The Demon Deacons caught fire in the second half, making 17 of 31 field goal attempts (54.8 percent). For the game, Wake Forest went 27-for-35 from the free-throw line (77.1 percent).
Sophomore guard Juke Harris went for his fifth double-double of the season, totaling 31 points and a career-high 15 rebounds versus the Golden Bears. He became just the third Demon Deacon since 1996 to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game, joining John Collins (Feb. 18, 2017) and Oliver Sarr (Feb. 29, 2020).
Additionally, the Salisbury, N.C., native has reached double-digits in 31-consecutive games. His streak is tied for the longest stretch of scoring double digit points in a single season in program history, matching Jeff Teague (2008-09) and Tim Duncan (1996-97).
In addition to Harris, senior guard Mekhi Mason and junior forward Omaha Biliew finished with 10 points apiece. Biliew finished the contest plus-11, tied with sophomore guard Sebastian Akins for the game-high.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 54 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 397 turnovers so far this season, tied for the 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 31 games while finishing the regular season second in the ACC in points per game (22.9) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.6 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 Tech
Virginia Tech earned the 12 seed in the ACC Tournament, as the Hokies won eight conference games in the regular season.
Five Hokies average double-digit scoring on the season, led by Amani Hansberry's 14.3 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Wes Durham, Dennis Scott and Debbie Antonelli on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Ticket Information
As a reminder, ACC Men's Basketball tournament books do NOT include the Tuesday, March 10th session. All seating for the Tuesday session will start at $25 and be reserved. Options are available and can be purchased here. Wake Forest's bench will be closest to section 104.
Please note all ACC Tournament tickets are managed by the Charlotte Hornets, not Wake Forest athletics. If you have questions about signing into Charlotte Hornets Account Manager or accessing your tickets, please contact the Charlotte Hornets at tickets@hornets.com or (704) 467-6387. If we can assist you in any way otherwise, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at tix@wfu.edu or give us a call at 336-758-3322.
Mobile ticketing will be the exclusive delivery method for ACC Men's Basketball Tournament tickets. PDF and hard tickets will not be issued and are not valid for entry. Do not screenshot your mobile tickets, as these will also not scan successfully at the gates. To ensure a seamless gameday experience, please be sure to save your tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Pay prior to gameday.
Join Our Welcome Event
The Demon Deacons will kick off the festivities on Tuesday, March 10 with a Welcome Event at Ink N Ivy. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for children ages 12 and under and include hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Register now to join your fellow members of Deacon Nation!
Up Next
If Wake Forest defeats Virginia Tech, the Demon Deacons will advance to the second round of the ACC Tournament where they will face No. 5 seed Clemson.
That matchup would be at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday and be televised on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the matchup will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest men's basketball wrapped the 2025-26 regular season with a fourth-straight home victory inside LJVM Coliseum on Saturday evening, downing Cal in an 80-73 decision.
Wake Forest trailed by 15 points in the first half, which is tied for the 15th-largest comeback in program history and largest since the program-record of 21 against Elon on Nov. 6, 2023. It was also the largest comeback in an ACC game since Jan. 4, 2020 against Pitt (16).
The Demon Deacons caught fire in the second half, making 17 of 31 field goal attempts (54.8 percent). For the game, Wake Forest went 27-for-35 from the free-throw line (77.1 percent).
Sophomore guard Juke Harris went for his fifth double-double of the season, totaling 31 points and a career-high 15 rebounds versus the Golden Bears. He became just the third Demon Deacon since 1996 to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game, joining John Collins (Feb. 18, 2017) and Oliver Sarr (Feb. 29, 2020).
Additionally, the Salisbury, N.C., native has reached double-digits in 31-consecutive games. His streak is tied for the longest stretch of scoring double digit points in a single season in program history, matching Jeff Teague (2008-09) and Tim Duncan (1996-97).
In addition to Harris, senior guard Mekhi Mason and junior forward Omaha Biliew finished with 10 points apiece. Biliew finished the contest plus-11, tied with sophomore guard Sebastian Akins for the game-high.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 54 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 | 81 | 82.7% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 68 | 70.1% |
| T3. | Clemson | 63 | 64.2% |
| T3. | Virginia | 63 | 64.2% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 54 | 55.1% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 397 turnovers so far this season, tied for the third-most in the ACC.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Florida State | 423 |
| 2. | NC State | 401 |
| T3. | Wake Forest | 397 |
| T3. | Miami | 397 |
| 5. | Stanford | 389 |
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 31 games while finishing the regular season second in the ACC in points per game (22.9) in conference games.
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 15.6 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 | 15.6 |
| 2. | Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn | UNLV | 15.1 |
| 3. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 14.7 |
| 4. | Kamrin Oriol | North Florida | 13.9 |
| 5. | Tyler Tanner | Vanderbilt | 13.5 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 23.3 |
| 2. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 22.9 |
| 3. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 22.7 |
| 4. | Boopie Miller | SMU | 18.9 |
| 5. | Ryan Conwell | Louisville | 18.3 |
- All-Time Record vs. Virginia Tech: 36-40
- Last Matchup: Feb. 21, 2026 (Virginia Tech won 82-63)
Virginia Tech earned the 12 seed in the ACC Tournament, as the Hokies won eight conference games in the regular season.
Five Hokies average double-digit scoring on the season, led by Amani Hansberry's 14.3 points per game.
Television Information
Tuesday's game will air on the ACC Network with Wes Durham, Dennis Scott and Debbie Antonelli on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Ticket Information
As a reminder, ACC Men's Basketball tournament books do NOT include the Tuesday, March 10th session. All seating for the Tuesday session will start at $25 and be reserved. Options are available and can be purchased here. Wake Forest's bench will be closest to section 104.
Please note all ACC Tournament tickets are managed by the Charlotte Hornets, not Wake Forest athletics. If you have questions about signing into Charlotte Hornets Account Manager or accessing your tickets, please contact the Charlotte Hornets at tickets@hornets.com or (704) 467-6387. If we can assist you in any way otherwise, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at tix@wfu.edu or give us a call at 336-758-3322.
Mobile ticketing will be the exclusive delivery method for ACC Men's Basketball Tournament tickets. PDF and hard tickets will not be issued and are not valid for entry. Do not screenshot your mobile tickets, as these will also not scan successfully at the gates. To ensure a seamless gameday experience, please be sure to save your tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Pay prior to gameday.
Join Our Welcome Event
The Demon Deacons will kick off the festivities on Tuesday, March 10 with a Welcome Event at Ink N Ivy. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for children ages 12 and under and include hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Register now to join your fellow members of Deacon Nation!
Up Next
If Wake Forest defeats Virginia Tech, the Demon Deacons will advance to the second round of the ACC Tournament where they will face No. 5 seed Clemson.
That matchup would be at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday and be televised on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.
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