Virginia Tech Hokies 78, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 81–78 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 7:21 swung win probability 94% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Virginia Tech Hokies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 32 | 46 | 78 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 7:21 swung win probability 94% → 24%.
Why Virginia Tech Hokies lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 15:47 (win probability 66% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 9–0 | H1 15:47 | 66% → 90% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 10–0 | H1 12:21 | 90% → 61% |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 9–0 | H1 7:57 | 61% → 89% |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 12–0 | H2 7:21 | 94% → 24% |