Virginia Tech, Wake Forest dealing with issues before conference tilt

When Wake Forest takes on Virginia Tech on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C., it will be a matchup of teams in recovery.

While the Demon Deacons (9-5, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) attempt to recover their lost offense, the Hokies (12-2, 1-0) will try to find their legs after outlasting No. 21 Virginia 95-85 in three overtimes on Wednesday.

Virginia Tech had to dig deep against the Cavaliers due to the fact that it was down three starters to injuries.

"We're thin as nickel soup...