Creighton Bluejays 76, Villanova Wildcats 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Creighton Bluejays
Creighton Bluejays defeated Villanova Wildcats 76–72 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 8:43 swung win probability 75% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Villanova Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | 30 | 46 | 76 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 34 | 38 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 8:43 swung win probability 75% → 15%.
Why Villanova Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 8:43 (win probability 75% → 15% for the home side).
- Shot 48.5% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | 9–0 | H2 8:43 | 75% → 15% |