Wake Forest's Gritty Comeback Wins ACC Tournament

0:00It's March 11. Here's your Durham News in two minutes. Wake Forest pulled off a thrilling 95-89 overtime win over Virginia Tech in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday. The 13th-seated demon deacons showed real grit overcoming a struggling star performance to advance. Their season now hangs in the balance as they chase a potential NCAA spot. Juke Harris, Wake's top score, had a rough night going three-for-eight team from the floor for just ten points, but the team rallied with balance, getting double-figure scoring from several players including Miles Coveon with 18. Key moments like Trayvon Spillers' big dunk late in regulation sparked the comeback. Coach Steve Forbes called it a tremendous team effort full of resilience. Players backed Harris, encouraging him to keep shooting and praising his screening even on an off-night. Teammates like Spillers and Coveon stepped up big, proving the deacons can win without one guy carrying the load.

1:00Virginia Tech's big men dominated rebounds early, but Wake countered with better shooting in turn over his forced. A huge Spillers block and a missed Hokies put back scented to overtime, where Wake seized control. The win crushes Virginia Tech's NCAA bubble hopes at 19 and 13. Nick Forrest, now 17 and 15, faces sixth-seated Clemson Wednesday night at 9.30. Don't need more of this to keep their postseason dreams alive. This story is made possible by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com