Wake Forest deals blow to Virginia Tech's tourney hopes with OT win
- On Tuesday, Wake Forest defeated Virginia Tech 95-89 in overtime at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, securing an ACC tournament second-round spot.
- Wake Forest's rebounding margin of 45 to 28 and seven Demon Deacons in double figures fueled their win.
- Myles Colvin opened overtime with a quick two and a transition three, while Sebastian Akins matched his seven OT points and completed a three-point play with 57 seconds left.
- Wake Forest will face #5-seeded Clemson tomorrow at 9:30 p.m., reinforcing coach Steve Forbes' 'strength in numbers' mantra.
- Despite key contributions, Virginia Tech's shooting let them down at critical moments, with Ben Hammond and Jailen Bedford leading the effort.
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Colvin’s 18 points leads Wake Forest scoring wave to 95-89 OT win over Virginia Tech in ACC opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Myles Colvin scored 18 points and led seven Wake Forest teammates in double-figures scoring and the Demon Deacons went to overtime to beat Virginia Tech 95-89 Tuesday night in a first-round ACC Tournament contest.
Colvin's 18 points leads Wake Forest scoring wave to 95-89 OT win over Virginia Tech in ACC opener
Myles Colvin scored 18 points and led seven Wake Forest teammates in double-figures scoring and the Demon Deacons went to overtime to beat Virginia Tech 95-89 in a first-round ACC Tournament contest.
Virginia Tech’s NCAA hopes are likely over after OT loss to Wake Forest in ACC Tournament
Trailing for much of the evening, the Hokies chance to prevail on the final possession of regulation. But Ben Hammond missed a runner in the lane, and Jailen Bedford’s follow rolled off the rim as the horn sounded.
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