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Virginia Tech Hosts Wake Forest in ACC Matchup
Hokies look to avoid season sweep against Demon Deacons
Feb. 21, 2026 at 2:11pm
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Virginia Tech men's basketball team hosts Wake Forest today in their second meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Hokies have struggled in recent weeks, winning just once in their last five games, while the Demon Deacons have bounced back after a tough stretch earlier in the season. Virginia Tech will be without sophomore guard Tyler Johnson, who has been sidelined since December, while Wake Forest will be missing guard Nate Calmese, who hit the game-winning shot in the teams' previous matchup.
Why it matters
This game is crucial for Virginia Tech's fading NCAA Tournament hopes, as they currently sit 11th in the ACC standings. A win would help keep their postseason aspirations alive, while a loss could all but eliminate them from contention. For Wake Forest, this is an opportunity to sweep the season series and improve their own tournament positioning.
The details
Virginia Tech (17-10, 6-8 ACC) has struggled mightily in recent weeks, winning just once in their last five games. Meanwhile, Wake Forest (14-12, 6-9 ACC) has bounced back after a tough stretch earlier in the season, winning three straight games. The Demon Deacons are led by guard Juke Harris, who is averaging 21.3 points per game this season. In the teams' previous matchup, Harris scored 15 points, while Nate Calmese hit the game-winning shot for Wake Forest.
- The game tips off at 12:00 PM ET on February 21, 2026.
- Wake Forest guard Nate Calmese was ruled out for this game in the ACC's player availability report released last night.
The players
Juke Harris
A guard for Wake Forest who is averaging 21.3 points per game this season and has led the team in scoring in seven of the past eight games.
Nate Calmese
A Wake Forest guard who was ruled out for this game after scoring a team-high 25 points, including the game-winning shot, in the teams' previous matchup.
Tyler Johnson
A sophomore guard for Virginia Tech who has not played since December 21 due to an apparent ankle injury.
What’s next
The winner of this game will improve their positioning for the upcoming ACC Tournament, which begins on March 10.
The takeaway
This game is a crucial one for Virginia Tech's fading NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to avoid a season sweep by Wake Forest and keep their postseason aspirations alive. The Hokies will need to find a way to win without sophomore guard Tyler Johnson, while the Demon Deacons will be missing the services of Nate Calmese, who hit the game-winner in the teams' previous matchup.
