Wake Forest holds off Virginia Tech 95-89 in overtime

No. 13-seeded Wake Forest defeated Virginia Tech 95-89 in overtime in the ACC Tournament, and Virginia Tech now awaits March 15 to learn its postseason placement.

Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech 95-89 in overtime in the first round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. Virginia Tech had several close losses during the season and pushed this game into extra time after multiple second-half surges. The Hokies played without forward Amani Hansberry, a team leader in scoring and rebounding. Wake Forest’s efficiency in the overtime period proved decisive. Key details: - Wake Forest scored 20 points in the five-minute overtime, shooting 5-for-7 from the floor and making all nine of its free throws in the period. - Virginia Tech did not have Amani Hansberry available, and Wake Forest scored 40 points in the paint. - Virginia Tech recorded 45 total rebounds and 21 offensive rebounds; Wake Forest finished with 28 total rebounds. - Antonio Dorn had a career night with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in 14 minutes. - Ben Hammond led Virginia Tech with 23 points, including four points in overtime. - Myles Colvin hit two late free throws with 14 seconds remaining; he was noted in the article as an 87.8% free-throw shooter. Summary: Wake Forest’s strong overtime performance ended Virginia Tech’s run in the ACC Tournament first round and left the Hokies with a 19-13 record. Virginia Tech now awaits March 15 to learn its postseason placement. Undetermined at this time.