Hokies open ACC play at home on Saturday against Wake ForestHokies open ACC play at home on Saturday against Wake Forest
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Hokies open ACC play at home on Saturday against Wake Forest

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BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Tech men's basketball team will tip off ACC play on Saturday afternoon against Wake Forest inside a sold-out Cassell Coliseum.

In its last outing, Tech snapped a two-game skid with a 62-58 win over Maryland on the road. Keve Aluma led the way for the Hokies, recording his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
 
Last time the Demon Deacons and Virginia Tech met, Tech had its largest margin of victory in a conference game (38 points) since 1985 (41 points, South Carolina). Aluma was impressive that day, as well, leading the Hokies with 23 points and eight rebounds. Tech shot 13-24 (.542) from beyond the arc, the second-highest shooting percentage of the Mike Young era.

Although Saturday's game against Wake Forest is sold out, fans are encouraged to seek alternative ticket options through StubHub.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Saturday, December 4 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.)
vs. Wake Forest
Series: Virginia Tech leads 38-31
Game Notes: Virginia Tech (PDF) | Wake Forest (PDF)

MARKETING PROMOS

  • Orange Out: Fans are encouraged to wear orange! This year's Cassell Guard T-Shirt will be available for current students (while supplies last).
  • Halftime: Jeff Wright and the Flying Houndz Frisbee Dogs will perform.
  • Hokie Lights: Presented by Coca-Cola, Hokie Lights show is accessible via your HokieSports app! Join our pregame light show by selecting HokieLights in the menu section.
  • Live Emcee: Bailey Angle will be in the seats and on the court throughout the the game providing in-venue entertainment. 

 
TV Broadcast
ACC Network
Play-by-Play: Drew Carter
Analyst: Dan Bonner
 
Local Radio
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Jon Laaser
Analyst: Mike Burnop

THE SERIES

  • Virginia Tech is 38-31 all-time against Wake Forest. 
  • The Deacs are Tech's closest ACC foe - 122 miles from Blacksburg. 
  • The first game in the series was Feb. 7, 1912 - a 45-15 win by the Hokies in Blacksburg. 
  • Tech carries a six-game winning streak into Saturday's game after sweeping the season series last season. 

A WIN WOULD

  • Improve the Hokies to 3-0 under Coach Young and 8-10 all-time in ACC openers. 
  • Extend Tech's four-game winning streak in ACC home openers. 
  • Keep the Hokies unbeaten at home (4-0 entering Saturday). 

SOLDOUT CASSELL

  • The Hokies and the Deacs will play in front of a packed house Saturday afternoon. 
  • Tech announced the sellout Tuesday morning, marking the first sellout crowd at Cassell Coliseum since Feb. 26, 2020 against Virginia. 
  • Saturday's game is an Orange Out, so fans are encouraged to wear their orange. 
  • New Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry is set to be introduced at the first media timeout of the game.

RELYING ON OUR EXPERIENCE

  • Upperclassmen have accounted for 79.0 percent of the Hokies' scoring this season.
  • Tech's top five scorers are all upperclassmen. 

UP NEXT

  • The Hokies will dip back into non-conference action Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. when Cornell visits Cassell Coliseum.