NC State Wolfpack 96, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 96–78 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:05 swung win probability 69% → 35%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 49 | 47 | 96 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 31 | 47 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:05 swung win probability 69% → 35%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost
- Lost H1 31-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 15:05 (win probability 69% → 35% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | 9–0 | H1 15:05 | 69% → 35% |
| NC State Wolfpack | 8–0 | H2 2:31 | 0% → 0% |