Wake Forest Secures Fifth Straight Win with 72-63 Victory Over Virginia Tech

Hunter Sallis and Cameron Hildreth lead the Demon Deacons to their best ACC start since 1996-97.

Hunter Sallis scored 24 points, marking his seventh consecutive game with at least 20 points, as Wake Forest defeated Virginia Tech 72-63.
Cameron Hildreth contributed 21 points, helping the Demon Deacons improve to 14-4 overall and 6-1 in ACC play.
Wake Forest capitalized on Virginia Tech's 14 turnovers, converting them into 14 points, and dominated with 16 second-chance points from six offensive rebounds.
Virginia Tech briefly led early in the second half but struggled to maintain momentum, with Tobi Lawal's 12 rebounds and 10 points among the Hokies' highlights.
Wake Forest's current five-game ACC winning streak is its longest since the 2004-05 season, setting up key upcoming matchups against North Carolina and No. 3 Duke.