Clemson Tigers 77, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Clemson Tigers 85–77 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:27 swung win probability 81% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Clemson Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 45 | 40 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:27 swung win probability 81% → 96%.
Why Clemson Tigers lost
- Lost H1 32-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 2:27 (win probability 90% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H1 11:27 | 81% → 96% |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 11–0 | H1 2:27 | 90% → 100% |
| Clemson Tigers | 13–0 | H2 17:50 | 100% → 88% |