Wake Forest Demon Deacons 76, Pittsburgh Panthers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 80–76 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 19:08 swung win probability 22% → 55%. 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 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 36 | 30 | 10 | 76 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 30 | 36 | 14 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 19:08 swung win probability 22% → 55%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost
- Lost H2 30-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 19:08 (win probability 22% → 55% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H1 9:51 | 47% → 19% |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 8–0 | H2 19:08 | 22% → 55% |