Villanova Wildcats 64, Seton Hall Pirates 56
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-23 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Seton Hall Pirates 64–56 on 2025-12-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at H2 14:11 swung win probability 48% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seton Hall Pirates lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 27 | 29 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at H2 14:11 swung win probability 48% → 0%.
Why Seton Hall Pirates lost
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H2 14:11 (win probability 48% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 35.7% eFG vs a 47.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 16–0 | H2 14:11 | 48% → 0% |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 10–0 | H2 0:16 | 0% → 0% |