Butler Bulldogs 60, UConn Huskies 79
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-16 · Winner: UConn Huskies
UConn Huskies defeated Butler Bulldogs 79–60 on 2025-12-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 16:59 swung win probability 69% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| UConn Huskies | 39 | 40 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 16:59 swung win probability 69% → 36%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 5:36 (win probability 65% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 16:59 | 69% → 36% |
| UConn Huskies | 12–0 | H1 5:36 | 65% → 96% |
| UConn Huskies | 8–0 | H2 14:17 | 99% → 100% |
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 8:35 | 100% → 99% |