Miami Hurricanes 81, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Miami Hurricanes
Miami Hurricanes defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 81–77 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 2:15 swung win probability 92% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Hurricanes | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 2:15 swung win probability 92% → 3%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 2:15 (win probability 92% → 3% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-4.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H1 4:34 | 42% → 76% |
| Miami Hurricanes | 8–0 | H2 19:43 | 80% → 43% |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H2 5:14 | 31% → 92% |
| Miami Hurricanes | 10–0 | H2 2:15 | 92% → 3% |