Louisville Cardinals 88, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 88–80 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:04 swung win probability 54% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:04 swung win probability 54% → 0%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost
- Lost H1 34-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 13:12 (win probability 58% → 27% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 8–0 | H1 13:12 | 58% → 27% |
| Louisville Cardinals | 8–0 | H2 0:04 | 54% → 0% |