Ben Hammond's stellar performance continues to be a driving force for the Virginia Tech Hokies, setting the stage for an electrifying conference showdown against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.

The Hokies entered Saturday's matchup with momentum from their thrilling overtime victory against the Virginia Cavaliers, where Hammond demonstrated his scoring prowess by dropping 30 points.

Virginia Tech's strategic approach to ball control has been a key factor in their impressive 12-2 season start. The team averages just 9.4 turnovers per game and maintains a strong 11-2 record when they successfully limit opponent possessions.

Wake Forest presents a formidable home challenge, boasting a 7-2 record in their own arena and an aggressive offensive strategy that includes averaging 8.9 made three-pointers per game. The Demon Deacons will look to leverage their home court advantage against the visiting Hokies.

Individual performances will be crucial in this ACC clash. For Wake Forest, Nate Calmese has been consistently impactful, averaging eight points, 4.9 assists, and 1.5 steals. Virginia Tech counters with Amani Hansberry, who contributes 16.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

The Hokies' recent form has been exceptional, going 8-2 in their last ten games and averaging an impressive 79.2 points while maintaining a 45.5% shooting accuracy. Wake Forest has also been competitive, posting a 6-4 record and averaging 78.6 points during the same period.

As the teams prepare to square off in their first conference matchup of the season, all eyes will be on Hammond and his teammates to see if they can continue their winning momentum and assert themselves in the competitive ACC landscape.