BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Two of the nation’s hottest teams will put identical records on the line Wednesday night when Stanford visits Virginia Tech in a marquee nonconference clash at Cassell Coliseum. Both the Cardinal (12-3) and Hokies (12-3) have surged into the national rankings ahead of their first-ever meeting, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference. The matchup features a compelling contrast in styles, pitting Stanford’s high-scoring attack against Virginia Tech’s resilient, overtime-tested squad. Stanford arrives riding a wave of momentum, having won eight of its last nine games. The Cardinal’s offense is powered by dynamic guard Ebuka Okorie, who is averaging 24.3 points over his last four contests. He erupted for 32 points in a road win at Colorado on Dec. 20 and followed with 28 points in Friday’s 80-76 victory over Louisville. When Stanford’s offense stalled in a 47-40 loss to Notre Dame on Dec. 30, Okorie was held to just seven points, underscoring his importance. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, has shown a knack for drama, playing in three overtime periods in its last two home games. The Hokies outlasted rival Virginia 95-85 in triple-overtime on Dec. 31 before falling 81-78 at Wake Forest on Saturday. Forward Amani Hansberry has been a force, posting consecutive double-doubles, including a 17-point, 15-rebound effort against the Cavaliers. He leads a balanced Hokies attack that saw guard Jailen Bedford score 25 points in the loss to the Demon Deacons. The game represents a final major nonconference test for both sides before diving deeper into their respective conference schedules. Stanford’s defense, which has held opponents to 68 points or fewer in six wins, will face one of its toughest challenges in a hostile environment. Virginia Tech must contain Okorie’s explosive scoring to protect its home court and solidify its own resume. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST Wednesday. The Hokies will host California on Saturday, while Stanford travels to face Virginia.