Syracuse Orange 83, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Syracuse Orange 88–83 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 9:32 swung win probability 31% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Syracuse Orange lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 46 | 37 | 83 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 9:32 swung win probability 31% → 82%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Lost H2 37-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 9:32 (win probability 31% → 82% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Orange | 8–0 | H1 3:51 | 60% → 24% |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 8–0 | H2 9:32 | 31% → 82% |