Virginia Tech's Balanced Scoring Attack Topples Wake Forest

Six Hokies players record double-digit points in 82-63 victory

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:10am

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Virginia Tech's men's basketball team defeated Wake Forest 82-63 on Saturday, with six players scoring in double figures. Neoklis Avdalas and Tobi Lawal each scored 17 points to lead the Hokies, who shot 50.8% from the field and hit seven 3-pointers in the first half to build a 43-33 halftime lead. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Wake Forest, which struggled from 3-point range, making just 6-of-30 attempts.

Why it matters

This win helps revive Virginia Tech's postseason hopes after a recent six-game stretch where they only won twice. The balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting performance could be a sign that the Hokies are rounding into form at the right time of the season.

The details

Virginia Tech's six double-digit scorers included Avdalas (17 points), Lawal (17 points), Amani Hansberry (13 points), Ben Hammond (12 points), Christian Gurdak (10 points), and Jailen Bedford (10 points). The Hokies built a 58-45 lead midway through the second half and never looked back. Wake Forest, led by Juke Harris' 16 points, struggled mightily from 3-point range, missing 14 consecutive attempts at one point.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Virginia Tech held a 43-33 halftime lead.

The players

Neoklis Avdalas

A Virginia Tech player who scored 17 points and hit four 3-pointers in the game.

Tobi Lawal

A Virginia Tech player who also scored 17 points and pulled down 9 rebounds.

Juke Harris

A Wake Forest player who led his team with 16 points, but struggled shooting 2-for-10 from 3-point range.

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What they’re saying

“This win helps revive our postseason hopes after a recent tough stretch. The balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting were key factors in our success today.”

— Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech Player

What’s next

Virginia Tech will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a postseason berth, while Wake Forest will try to rebound from the loss and get back on track in ACC play.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's ability to get contributions from multiple players and shoot efficiently from the field proved to be the difference in this ACC matchup. The Hokies' balanced scoring attack could be a sign that they are peaking at the right time of the season.