Wake Forest, ranked 24th, is set to face No. 9 Virginia in an ACC series this weekend, marking their first road series of the conference play. The two teams have met 180 times before, with the last series win for Wake at Virginia dating back to 2002. After clinching a victory in 2018, Wake is eager to secure another series win this time around. Key matchups include prominent pitchers from both squads, featuring Blake Morningstar for Wake and Kyle Johnson for Virginia on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • Wake Forest leads the ACC with 509 home runs over the last five seasons.
  • Luke Costello has hit eight home runs this year, ranking him in the top 40 nationally.
State of Play
  • Wake Forest is looking for a series win at Virginia after 21 years.
  • The Demon Deacons are coming off a strong season with 116 home runs in 2025.
What's Next

Following the Virginia series, Wake Forest will face Clemson in a special game at Truist Field in Charlotte on April 1, 2026, continuing to strengthen ties with the Charlotte community.

Bottom Line

Wake Forest aims to end a lengthy drought against Virginia while showcasing their explosive offensive capability. Keeping the momentum from last season, the Deacons seek to capitalize on every opportunity for a much-needed series victory.