Virginia Tech looks to extend streak vs Wake Forest

Wake Forest (7-1, 0-0) vs. Virginia Tech (6-2, 0-0)

Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Wake Forest. In its last six wins against the Demon Deacons, Virginia Tech has won by an average of 14 points. Wake Forest's last win in the series came on March 4, 2017, an 89-84 victory.

SAVVY VETERANS: Senior leadership could play a big role in this game's outcome. Keve Aluma, Justyn Mutts and Storm Murphy have combined to score 43 percent of Virginia Tech's points this season. For Wake Forest, Alondes Williams, Daivien Williamson, Isaiah Mucius and Dallas Walton have collectively accounted for 59 percent of all Wake Forest scoring, including 67 percent of the team's points over its last five games.

FACILITATING THE OFFENSE: Williams has either made or assisted on 42 percent of all Wake Forest field goals over the last three games. The senior guard has accounted for 20 field goals and 11 assists in those games.

STREAK STATS: Virginia Tech has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 76 points while giving up 46.

PASSING FOR POINTS: The Hokies have recently gotten baskets via assists more often than the Demon Deacons. Virginia Tech has an assist on 39 of 64 field goals (60.9 percent) across its previous three contests while Wake Forest has assists on 37 of 73 field goals (50.7 percent) during its past three games.

TENACIOUS TECH: Virginia Tech has held opposing teams to 53.4 points per game this season, the second-lowest figure among all Division I teams.

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