Wake Forest Outlasts Virginia Tech in OT Thriller

Deacons advance to face Clemson in late game on Wednesday night

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:43am

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In a hard-fought first-round ACC tournament matchup, Wake Forest defeated Virginia Tech 95-89 in overtime on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Myles Colvin led the Deacons with 18 points, including a crucial stretch of 9 straight points late in regulation and overtime. Wake Forest never trailed in the extra period, outscoring the Hokies 20-14 in OT to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Wake Forest's season alive as they advance to face 5-seed Clemson in the late game on Wednesday night. The Deacons had to overcome a late comeback by Virginia Tech to force overtime, showcasing their resilience and ability to win a close, high-stakes tournament game.

The details

Wake Forest led by 4 at halftime, but Virginia Tech took its first lead about 4 minutes into the second half. The game remained tight the rest of the way, with the Deacons leading by 7 with 5 minutes left before the Hokies tied it late. In overtime, Wake Forest never trailed, scoring 20 points in the extra 5 minutes to pull out the victory. Colvin's 18 points paced the Deacons, who forced 19 turnovers from Virginia Tech after limiting them to just 5 in their previous matchup.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Wake Forest will face Clemson in the late game on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Myles Colvin

Led Wake Forest with 18 points, including a crucial stretch of 9 straight points late in regulation and overtime.

Nate Calmese

Wake Forest's starting point guard, returned from injury to play in this game.

Amani Hansberry

Virginia Tech's starting center, was out injured for this game.

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What they’re saying

“We had to dig deep and find a way to win this one. I'm proud of the fight our guys showed, especially in overtime.”

— Steve Forbes, Wake Forest Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of Wednesday's late game between Wake Forest and Clemson will face 4-seed North Carolina in the quarterfinal round on Thursday night.

The takeaway

This hard-fought overtime victory showcases Wake Forest's resilience and ability to win close tournament games, keeping their season alive as they advance to face a tough Clemson squad in the next round of the ACC tournament.