NCAAB · Final

Wake Forest Edges Florida State in Close Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Tucker Center

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 69, Florida State Seminoles 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Florida State Seminoles?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Florida State Seminoles 69-68 at Tucker Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Florida State Seminoles?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons narrowly defeated the Florida State Seminoles with a final score of 69-68. This game was held at the Tucker Center, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams in the NCAAB league.

The Demon Deacons entered this game with an away record of 11-7, while the Seminoles struggled with a home record of 7-11. Wake Forest's recent form showed a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. Their average scoring during this stretch was 77.7 points, with an average of 78.0 points allowed. In contrast, Florida State had a disappointing record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with a streak of four consecutive losses. They averaged 79.5 points scored but allowed a staggering 87.8 points per game during this period.

At home, Florida State had a record of 2-4 in their last six games, while Wake Forest had an away record of 1-2. The last five games for Florida State indicated a record of 1-4, with an average of 79.0 points scored and 88.0 points allowed, highlighting their defensive struggles. Conversely, Wake Forest's last five games resulted in a record of 1-4 as well, with an average of 73.2 points scored and 82.8 points allowed, indicating their own challenges in maintaining defensive integrity.

The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, with Florida State winning that matchup 72-70. This history added an intriguing layer to the contest, as both teams aimed to assert dominance over one another.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in close games like this one. Both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups to secure a crucial victory.

The market had Wake Forest as the slight favorite, with odds from DraftKings showing a spread of 1.5 in favor of the Demon Deacons. The total points for the game were set at 168.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which was reflected in the final score.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support, arena atmosphere, and player performance can influence the outcome. Viewers were treated to a thrilling contest that showcased the resilience of both teams.

As the game progressed, key moments included Juke Harris making crucial free throws that kept Wake Forest in contention, while Robert McCray V also contributed from the charity stripe. The game culminated in a dramatic finish, with Nate Calmese hitting an 8-foot floating jump shot to give Wake Forest the lead, sealing the victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The close scoreline reflects the intensity of the game, making it a noteworthy fixture in the NCAAB calendar.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WAKE -1.5	168.5 o -112 / u -108	Wake Forest Demon Deacons -118 · Florida State Seminoles -102

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Leaders

PointsChauncey Wiggins15Florida State Seminoles
AssistsRobert McCray V5Florida State Seminoles
ReboundsLajae Jones10Florida State Seminoles
PointsNate Calmese18Wake Forest Demon Deacons
AssistsNate Calmese3Wake Forest Demon Deacons
ReboundsJuke Harris9Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Recent form

Florida State Seminoles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L479.5 scored · 87.8 allowed per game2-4 at home

L86-94at Syracuse OrangeJan 14
L69-113vs NC State WolfpackJan 10
L87-91vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 3
L66-79at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 31
W87-63vs Jacksonville DolphinsDec 23
W96-49vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 20
L69-97at Dayton FlyersDec 17
L95-103vs Massachusetts MinutemenDec 13
L67-82at Houston CougarsDec 7
L73-107vs Georgia BulldogsDec 3

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Last 10: 5-5Streak L277.7 scored · 78 allowed per game1-2 away

L84-87at North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 10
L77-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 8
W81-78vs Virginia Tech HokiesJan 3
L57-70at NC State WolfpackDec 31
L67-98vs Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 21
W71-68vs Longwood LancersDec 18
W111-73vs Queens University RoyalsDec 14
W75-66at West Virginia MountaineersDec 6
L68-86vs Oklahoma SoonersDec 3
W86-73vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	Florida State Seminoles
Field goals	26-63	22-58
Field goal %	41	38
Three-pointers	8-34	7-31
Three-point %	24	23
Free throws	9-12	17-19
Free throw %	75	89
Rebounds	28	44
Offensive rebounds	9	16
Defensive rebounds	19	28
Assists	8	10
Steals	10	2
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	5	16
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	8
Fast-break points	16	5
Points in the paint	32	28
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	4	9
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	16	70

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-39Juke Harris makes 26-foot three point jumper (Myles Colvin assists)
2nd Half40-39Tre'Von Spillers makes layup (Nate Calmese assists)
2nd Half40-41Thomas Bassong makes driving layup
2nd Half40-42Thomas Bassong makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-42Juke Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Myles Colvin assists)
2nd Half45-42Myles Colvin makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half45-44Robert McCray V makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half48-44Myles Colvin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cooper Schwieger assists)
2nd Half48-46Martin Somerville makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-48Chauncey Wiggins makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half48-50Chauncey Wiggins makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half50-50Myles Colvin makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-50Myles Colvin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-52Lajae Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half51-53Robert McCray V makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-54Robert McCray V makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-54Sebastian Akins makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half53-55Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-56Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-58AJ Swinton makes driving layup
2nd Half53-59AJ Swinton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-61Lajae Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half54-61Myles Colvin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-61Myles Colvin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-63Chauncey Wiggins makes layup
2nd Half55-64Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-64Nate Calmese makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half58-64Cooper Schwieger makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-64Cooper Schwieger makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-64Nate Calmese makes layup
2nd Half61-65Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-66Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-66Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-66Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-66Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-66Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-67Robert McCray V makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-68Robert McCray V makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-68Cooper Schwieger makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half69-68Nate Calmese makes 8-foot floating jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Florida State Seminoles, below favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons.