Week 5
Final
1981 Southern
APP WAKE
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Marshall | 2 | 9 | .182 |
The Citadel | 7 | 3 | .700 |
Western Carolina | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Chattanooga | 7 | 3 | .700 |
East Tennessee State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
VMI | 6 | 3 | .667 |
Furman | 8 | 3 | .727 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Duke | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Maryland | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 NC State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 North Carolina | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Virginia | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Wake Forest | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Clemson | 12 | 0 | 1.000 |
Game Summary
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons emerged victorious over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 15 to 14, on October 3, 1981.