Wake Forest Tops Navy in Competitive Matchup
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · LJVM Coliseum
Wake Forest Demon Deacons 82, Navy Midshipmen 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Navy Midshipmen 82-72 at LJVM Coliseum on March 18, 2026.
Who was favored in Navy Midshipmen vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling encounter at the LJVM Coliseum, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons emerged victorious over the Navy Midshipmen with a final score of 82-72. This matchup showcased the contrasting trajectories of both teams, with Wake Forest finishing the season with a record of 18-16, while Navy concluded their campaign at 26-8.
Wake Forest entered the game with a mixed bag of recent performances, holding a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They were looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clemson Tigers on March 12, where they fell 62-71. In their last five games, Wake Forest had a record of 3-2, averaging 79.0 points scored per game while allowing 78.2 points. Their home record was notably strong, as they had won all four of their last home games leading into this matchup.
On the other hand, Navy came into the game with a robust 9-1 record in their last ten outings. They had suffered a narrow defeat against the Boston University Terriers on March 8, losing 72-73, but had previously been on a strong run, averaging 76.9 points scored and allowing just 63.7 points per game. Navy's away record was impressive, boasting a perfect 5-0 in their last five away games.
The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated Wake Forest as the favorites, with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -600. Navy was listed at +440 on the moneyline, reflecting the market's expectations for the matchup. The total for the game was set at 148.5, suggesting a competitive scoring environment.
As the game unfolded, Wake Forest demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key moments included a series of three-pointers from Juke Harris, who made a 26-foot jumper assisted by Myles Colvin, followed by another three-pointer from Harris later in the half. Omaha Biliew capped off the scoring for Wake Forest with a one-foot dunk, solidifying their lead at 82-68.
Navy fought hard throughout the contest, with notable contributions from players like Mike Woods and Jordan Pennick, who made significant plays to keep the game competitive. However, despite their efforts, they could not overcome the deficit created by Wake Forest's strong performance.
Overall, the game highlighted the strengths of Wake Forest at home and their ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while Navy's season came to a close despite a commendable effort. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-energy game, and the crowd witnessed a display of skill and determination from both teams.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WAKE -9.5 | 148.5 o -110 / u -110 | Navy Midshipmen +440 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons -600 |
Leaders
- PointsJuke Harris26Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- AssistsJuke Harris5Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- ReboundsTre'Von Spillers9Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- PointsAustin Benigni19Navy Midshipmen
- AssistsAustin Benigni4Navy Midshipmen
- ReboundsAidan Kehoe10Navy Midshipmen
Recent form
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.1 scored · 74.8 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L62-71at Clemson TigersMar 12
- W95-89at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 10
- W80-73vs California Golden BearsMar 7
- L70-75at Virginia CavaliersMar 4
- W88-83vs Syracuse OrangeFeb 28
- L67-68at Boston College EaglesFeb 25
- L63-82at Virginia Tech HokiesFeb 21
- W85-77vs Clemson TigersFeb 19
- W68-63vs Stanford CardinalFeb 14
- W83-67at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 12
Navy Midshipmen
Last 10: 9-1Streak L176.9 scored · 63.7 allowed per game5-0 away
- L72-73vs Boston University TerriersMar 8
- W74-69vs Bucknell BisonMar 6
- W85-69vs Colgate RaidersFeb 28
- W78-51at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 26
- W81-63at Army Black KnightsFeb 21
- W72-49vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 19
- W84-80at Colgate RaidersFeb 14
- W76-60at Bucknell BisonFeb 9
- W82-73vs American University EaglesFeb 7
- W65-50at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Navy Midshipmen | Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-65 | 27-56 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 8-30 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 27 |
| Free throws | 9-13 | 20-21 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 22 |
| Assists | 12 | 17 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 38 |
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-43Omaha Biliew makes layup (Mekhi Mason assists)
- 2nd Half39-43Austin Benigni makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half39-45Juke Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-47Tre'Von Spillers makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-47Donovan Draper makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Pennick assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Tre'Von Spillers makes layup (Juke Harris assists)
- 2nd Half43-49Donovan Draper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-49Cam Cole makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Draper assists)
- 2nd Half46-51Cooper Schwieger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-54Myles Colvin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Carr assists)
- 2nd Half47-54Jordan Pennick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54Jordan Pennick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-54Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Juke Harris makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-56Donovan Draper makes layup (Jinwoo Kim assists)
- 2nd Half52-58Omaha Biliew makes 1-foot dunk (Myles Colvin assists)
- 2nd Half52-59Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-60Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-60Aidan Kehoe makes layup
- 2nd Half54-63Myles Colvin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nate Calmese assists)
- 2nd Half54-64Omaha Biliew makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Omaha Biliew makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-65Jinwoo Kim makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-68Omaha Biliew makes 22-foot three point jumper (Juke Harris assists)
- 2nd Half56-70Tre'Von Spillers makes layup (Juke Harris assists)
- 2nd Half56-72Tre'Von Spillers makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-72Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-72Austin Benigni makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-73Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-74Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-74Austin Benigni makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-77Juke Harris makes 26-foot three point jumper (Myles Colvin assists)
- 2nd Half63-77Mike Woods makes layup
- 2nd Half63-80Juke Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nate Calmese assists)
- 2nd Half66-80Jordan Pennick makes 29-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half68-80Donovan Draper makes layup
- 2nd Half68-82Omaha Biliew makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-82Cam Cormany makes 19-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half72-82David Burnett makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons, below favours Navy Midshipmen.
Venue
- LJVM ColiseumWinston-Salem, NC
- Attendance1823
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Trey Styons, Randall Wells
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