No. 6 Wake Forest’s ACC title defense ended with a 1-0 overtime loss to No. 18 Virginia in the quarterfinals. The Demon Deacons couldn’t convert their chances and now await their NCAA Tournament fate.

By the Numbers
  • Wake Forest finished the season 13-5 overall and 6-3 in ACC play.
  • Virginia outshot Wake Forest 9-6; penalty corners were even at 4-4.
  • Virginia scored just under 3 minutes into overtime.
Yes, But

Wake kept Virginia scoreless through regulation and earned four penalty corners in the second half, but couldn’t turn its opportunities into a goal. Coach Averill said the team struggled to create an attacking threat and capitalize on meaningful chances.

What's Next

Wake Forest will learn its NCAA Tournament status on Selection Sunday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.

Bottom Line

The ACC quarterfinal loss stings, but Wake Forest’s season may not be over: its next chance depends on the NCAA selection.