NCAAB · Final/OT

Michigan Edges Wake Forest in Thrilling Overtime Finish

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena

Michigan Wolverines 85, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 84, 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines beat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85-84 at Little Caesars Arena on November 11, 2025.

In a nail-biting encounter that went to overtime, the Michigan Wolverines triumphed over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with a final score of 85-84. The game, held at the Little Caesars Arena, showcased the resilience and competitive spirit of both teams, making it a memorable fixture in the NCAAB season.

Michigan entered the game with a perfect home record of 2-0 and a recent form that included a four-game winning streak, bringing their last ten games record to 6-4. The Wolverines averaged 74.2 points scored per game while allowing 72.5 points, with their last five games reflecting an impressive average of 81.8 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. Their recent victories included a dominant 121-78 win against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies and a close 59-53 win over the Wisconsin Badgers.

On the other hand, Wake Forest came into the match with a 2-1 record for the season and a mixed recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games. The Demon Deacons averaged 72.6 points scored while allowing 72.0 points. They were riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Morehead State 81-65 and American University 88-74. However, they faced challenges in their previous meetings, including a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The two teams had met once before in the current season, with Wake Forest narrowly defeating Michigan 72-70 in that encounter. This added an extra layer of intrigue to the rematch, as Michigan sought to avenge that earlier defeat.

In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be in good health, with no significant absences reported that would impact the game.

The betting market reflected a strong belief in Michigan's chances, with their win probability set at 1.0 according to the provider. This indicated a consensus that the Wolverines were the favorites heading into the matchup.

The game conditions were optimal for basketball, taking place in the indoor arena of Little Caesars, which is known for its vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic crowd. Fans were treated to an exciting display of skill and strategy as both teams fought for dominance.

As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were eager to establish their offensive rhythm. The first half was tightly contested, with neither team able to pull away significantly. However, as the game progressed into the second half, Wake Forest managed to take a lead, pushing the score to 80-78 at one point. Key plays included a crucial layup by Elliot Cadeau, which tied the game at 80-80, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the contest.

In overtime, the intensity ramped up even further. Aday Mara's dunk, assisted by Cadeau, put Michigan ahead 82-80, but Wake Forest responded quickly with a tip shot from Myles Colvin, leveling the score again. The final moments were filled with tension as Roddy Gayle Jr. hit a jumper to give Michigan a slight edge before Cooper Schwieger answered back for Wake Forest.

Ultimately, it was Cadeau's free throw that sealed the victory for Michigan, allowing them to escape with an 85-84 win in a game that will surely be remembered for its thrilling finish. This victory not only extends Michigan's winning streak to five games but also highlights their ability to perform under pressure, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.

Leaders

PointsAday Mara18Michigan Wolverines
AssistsElliot Cadeau7Michigan Wolverines
ReboundsAday Mara13Michigan Wolverines
PointsJuke Harris19Wake Forest Demon Deacons
AssistsMekhi Mason5Wake Forest Demon Deacons
ReboundsMekhi Mason7Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Recent form

Michigan Wolverines

Last 10: 6-4Streak W474.2 scored · 72.5 allowed per game4-3 at home

W121-78vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 4
W59-53vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 16
W81-80at Maryland TerrapinsMar 15
W86-68vs Purdue BoilermakersMar 15
L62-79at Michigan State SpartansMar 9
L65-71vs Maryland TerrapinsMar 5
L73-93vs Illinois Fighting IlliniMar 2
W84-82vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 28
W49-46at Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 25
L62-75vs Michigan State SpartansFeb 22

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Last 10: 5-5Streak W272.6 scored · 72 allowed per game1-2 away

W81-65vs Morehead State EaglesNov 8
W88-74vs American University EaglesNov 4
L59-68vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 13
W69-43vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsMar 8
L60-93at Duke Blue DevilsMar 4
W74-71vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 1
L75-83vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 27
L73-85at NC State WolfpackFeb 22
W77-66at SMU MustangsFeb 15
L70-72vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 13

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	Michigan Wolverines
Field goals	29-84	28-62
Field goal %	35	45
Three-pointers	10-34	4-25
Three-point %	29	16
Free throws	16-21	25-37
Free throw %	76	68
Rebounds	43	50
Offensive rebounds	18	13
Defensive rebounds	25	37
Assists	17	20
Steals	9	8
Blocks	3	8
Turnovers	13	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	11
Fast-break points	11	23
Points in the paint	36	44
Fouls	29	18
Largest lead	7	13

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-55Trey McKenney made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-55Nate Calmese made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Myles Colvin.
2nd Half51-56L.J. Cason made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-56Juke Harris made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half53-58Trey McKenney made Layup. Assisted by Aday Mara.
2nd Half53-60Roddy Gayle Jr. made Layup. Assisted by L.J. Cason.
2nd Half54-60Juke Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-60Juke Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-60Sebastian Akins made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-60Sebastian Akins made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-61Morez Johnson Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-62Morez Johnson Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-62Mekhi Mason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqus Marion.
2nd Half60-64L.J. Cason made Layup. Assisted by Trey McKenney.
2nd Half62-64Myles Colvin made Layup. Assisted by Mekhi Mason.
2nd Half64-64Cooper Schwieger made Dunk. Assisted by Mekhi Mason.
2nd Half64-66Yaxel Lendeborg made Dunk. Assisted by Aday Mara.
2nd Half66-66Nate Calmese made Jumper.
2nd Half67-66Nate Calmese made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-68Aday Mara made Dunk.
2nd Half69-68Myles Colvin made Dunk. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
2nd Half70-68Myles Colvin made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-68Cooper Schwieger made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half73-68Nate Calmese made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-68Nate Calmese made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-70Aday Mara made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half77-70Mekhi Mason made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half77-71Roddy Gayle Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-72Aday Mara made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-73Aday Mara made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-74Elliot Cadeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-77Roddy Gayle Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elliot Cadeau.
2nd Half77-78Elliot Cadeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-78Myles Colvin made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half80-80Elliot Cadeau made Layup. Assisted by Yaxel Lendeborg.
OT80-82Aday Mara made Dunk. Assisted by Elliot Cadeau.
OT82-82Myles Colvin made Two Point Tip Shot.
OT82-84Roddy Gayle Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Elliot Cadeau.
OT84-84Cooper Schwieger made Jumper.
OT84-85Elliot Cadeau made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Michigan Wolverines, below favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons.