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Wake Forest Losing Streak Ends with 63-82 Loss to Virginia Tech
Deacs struggle from 3-point range in defeat
Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:48pm
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons' three-game winning streak came to an end with a 63-82 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Deacs struggled mightily from 3-point range, making just 6 of 42 attempts (14.3%) for the game. Virginia Tech took advantage, shooting 55% from the field and 40% from 3-point range in the second half to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
This loss drops Wake Forest to 14-13 overall and 5-9 in ACC play, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more difficult. The Deacs have now lost all 9 of their games against Quadrant 1 opponents this season, continuing a troubling trend under head coach Steve Forbes.
The details
Wake Forest started the game well, making their first 4 3-pointers. However, they then missed their next 14 attempts from deep, allowing Virginia Tech to go on a 14-4 run to take a double-digit lead. The Deacs' top two point guards, Sebastian Akins and Cam Hildreth, were both hampered by injuries at various points. Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas led all scorers with 17 points, 7 assists and 0 turnovers.
- Wake Forest entered the game on a 3-game winning streak.
- The Deacs are now 0-9 on the season in Quadrant 1 games.
The players
Neoklis Avdalas
A Virginia Tech player who led all scorers with 17 points, 7 assists and 0 turnovers.
Sebastian Akins
A Wake Forest point guard who had to leave the game with an ankle injury but later returned.
Cam Hildreth
Wake Forest's other starting point guard who was also dealing with an injury.
What’s next
Hopefully the Deacs can get things back on track when they play BC on Tuesday night.
The takeaway
This loss highlights Wake Forest's continued struggles against top-tier opponents, as they remain winless in Quadrant 1 games this season. The Deacs' inability to consistently make 3-pointers has been a major factor in their disappointing campaign so far.
