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Wake Forest Comeback Effort Falls Just Short Against Louisville
The Demon Deacons showed fight, but could not come out on top
Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:47pm
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Wake Forest trailed the ranked Louisville Cardinals by as much as 15 points at home today at the Joel. They battled back to tie up the score with five minutes to go, but they ultimately came up short.
Why it matters
This game highlights Wake Forest's resilience and ability to fight back from large deficits, but also their struggles to finish close games against top opponents this season.
The details
Wake Forest fell behind early, trailing by as much as 15 points in the second half. However, led by strong performances from Juke Harris (25 points, 11 rebounds) and Omaha Biliew (14 points, 3-3 from three), the Demon Deacons battled back to tie the game with 5 minutes remaining. But a key missed free throw by Tre'Von Spillers and an 8-0 run by Louisville in the final minutes sealed the win for the Cardinals.
- The game was played on February 7, 2026.
- Wake Forest trailed by 9 points at halftime.
- Louisville grew their lead to 15 points early in the second half.
- Wake Forest tied the game with 5:06 remaining in the second half.
- The key missed free throws by Tre'Von Spillers came with 4:14 left in the second half.
The players
Juke Harris
A Wake Forest player who led the team with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Omaha Biliew
A Wake Forest forward who scored 14 points and went 3-3 from three-point range.
Tre'Von Spillers
A Wake Forest player who missed two key free throws late in the game that allowed Louisville to pull away.
Steve Forbes
The head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Louisville Cardinals
The ranked opponent that Wake Forest was playing against.
What’s next
Wake Forest goes on the road to Atlanta to take on the Yellow Jackets on Wednesday at 9 pm.
The takeaway
This game showcases Wake Forest's ability to fight back from large deficits, but also their continued struggles to finish close games against top opponents this season. The Demon Deacons will need to find a way to close out these tight contests if they want to make a deep postseason run.
