Wake Forest's Double-Digit Effort Secures ACC Tourney Win

0:00On March 11, the 13th Seated Wake Forest Demon Deacons punched their ticket to the second round of the ACC men's basketball tournament with A. Gritty 95 to 89 overtime win over the 12 Seated Virginia Tech Hokies. It was a true team effort as 7 Demon Deacons scored in double figures, powering them past a tough opponent at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Junior Guard Miles Colvin paced the team with 18 points, including 7 in overtime to seal the deal. Sebastian Acons added 14 points with sharp shooting, while Trayvon Spillers chipped in 13 on a fission 5 of 6 from the field. Mecky Mason, Duke Harris, Cooper Schweeger, and Nate Kalmese all hit double digits too, helping Wake Forest shoot over 50% from the floor. The game stayed tight all night, with leads changing hands and both teams trading blows to regulation, ending tied at 75. Coach Steve Forbes called it a resilient performance, highlighting the balance across the roster after

1:00a month of hard fought battles. In overtime, Wake Forest outscored Virginia Tech 20 to 14, sparked by clutch plays from Colvin and Acons who combined for 14 points in the extra frame. Now the Demon Deacons gear up for 5 Seated Clemson tomorrow night at 930 on ESPN2, carrying that team momentum into the next challenge.