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Virginia Holds Off Wake Forest
Demon Deacons fall short in tight matchup against Cavaliers
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Wake Forest put up a strong fight against Virginia on Tuesday night, but ultimately couldn't get the defensive stops needed to pull off the upset, falling to the Cavaliers and dropping back to a .500 record on the season.
Why it matters
This was an important ACC matchup between two teams looking to improve their postseason positioning, with Wake Forest hoping to build on an earlier win over Virginia and the Cavaliers aiming to solidify their standing in the conference standings.
The details
The game was closely contested throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. Wake Forest's offense kept them in the game, but their defense struggled to slow down Virginia's attack, ultimately leading to the Demon Deacons' defeat.
- The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
The players
Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons are a Division I college basketball team that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Virginia
The Cavaliers are a Division I college basketball team that also competes in the ACC.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for Wake Forest, who will need to regroup and find a way to win close games against tough conference opponents like Virginia if they hope to secure a spot in the postseason.
