Villanova Wildcats 85, Butler Bulldogs 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Butler Bulldogs 85–67 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:40 swung win probability 73% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 30 | 55 | 85 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 33 | 34 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:40 swung win probability 73% → 22%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 34-55 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 17:40 (win probability 73% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 42.9% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 12:50 | 62% → 88% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 10–0 | H2 17:40 | 73% → 22% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 5:02 | 10% → 0% |