Wake Forest Demon Deacons 69, Florida State Seminoles 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Florida State Seminoles 69–68 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:36 swung win probability 87% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Florida State Seminoles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 31 | 38 | 69 |
| Florida State Seminoles | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:36 swung win probability 87% → 61%.
Why Florida State Seminoles lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:36 (win probability 87% → 61% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H1 8:36 | 87% → 61% |