Wake Forest suffered a significant loss to Virginia Tech, falling 87-76 after leading by 15 points in the first half. The Deacons struggled in the second half, making only 2 of 15 three-pointers. Virginia Tech staged a remarkable comeback, rallying from a 15-point deficit to secure the victory. The loss dropped Wake Forest to No. 31 in the NET ratings, highlighting their recent struggles on the road. Despite the defeat, Wake Forest remains at No. 23 in the KenPom ratings. The Deacons are now 2-8 in ACC road games, with a challenging schedule ahead as they aim to improve their position in the rankings.
UTAH DROPS IN RANKING🏀 Utes women's basketball falls four spots in AP Top 25 poll following loss to Washington. https://t.co/qqjSM52S5S
Women’s basketball: After rough finish to regular season, CU Buffs aim to regroup https://t.co/Zy18Sk7Uhc
Women's basketball: After rough finish to regular season, CU Buffs aim to regroup #cubuffs https://t.co/AmWPxlRWjI
Colorado WBB dropped three spots in the NET rankings after yesterday's loss to Washington State. The Buffs are now at No. 19. #cubuffs
Wake Forest drops four spots to No 31 in the NET ratings after the road loss at Virginia Tech.
A few Colorado WBB notes after today's loss vs. Washington State, on Jaylyn Sherrod, the Pac-12 Tourney schedule, how rare this type of loss was for the #cubuffs and more: https://t.co/S9BddUe3NN
Last year, Colorado WBB was the last team to hit the floor at the Pac-12 tourney. This year, the #cubuffs will be in the first game of the tourney. They're looking for their third straight trip to the semifinals (and obviously hope to get beyond that).
Nuts and bolts on Wake Forest's loss at Virginia Tech: https://t.co/YO1yOCdEgY
Here's everything Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes had to say after an 87-76 loss at Virginia Tech. https://t.co/TOICJorlMM https://t.co/JPBTX09N30
Wake Forest falls just one spot, to No. 23 in the KenPom ratings. Need the next two at home to close the season for sure.
Hokies win 87-76 in the most disastrous second half in a season of disastrous second halves. No more road games this season, so at least we have that. Back to the Joel for two more with a chance to leave a better last impression. That flat out sucked.
Wake Forest loses 87-76 at Virginia Tech. Deacons drop second game of the week and go 2-8 in ACC road games. In 6 of 8 road losses, they had a halftime lead. Made 9 of first 10 3-pointers today; 2 of 15 the rest of the game. Next one is #onaTuesday against Georgia Tech.
Wake Forest’s two games since beating Duke last weekend: • Loss at Notre Dame • Loss at Virginia Tech by 11 after leading by 15 in the first half Demon Deacons slipping back toward the wrong side of the bubble. Just 1-6 in Quad 1 games.
Of all the second-half meltdowns this season, this is probably the worst, as Virginia Tech rips Wake Forest in the 2nd 20 minures and defeats the Deacs 85-73. They're back in action Tuesday night against Georgia Tech.
Down 15 in the first half, Hokies rally to beat Wake Forest 87-76. VT 16-13 overall, 8-10 in ACC.