Villanova Wildcats 88, Providence Friars 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-13 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Providence Friars 88–82 on 2026-01-13 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 5:37 swung win probability 60% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 46 | 42 | 88 |
| Providence Friars | 34 | 48 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 5:37 swung win probability 60% → 19%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost H1 34-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 5:37 (win probability 60% → 19% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 12:35 | 62% → 30% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 10–0 | H1 5:37 | 60% → 19% |
| Providence Friars | 8–0 | H2 10:17 | 3% → 23% |