Wake Forest Demon Deacons 52, California Golden Bears 61
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-11 · Winner: California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 61–52 on 2026-01-11 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:15 swung win probability 84% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 6 | 8 | 23 | 15 | 52 |
| California Golden Bears | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:15 swung win probability 84% → 97%.
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost
- Lost Q1 6-13 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 7:15 (win probability 84% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 42.1% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 13-4 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 8–0 | Q2 7:15 | 84% → 97% |