Butler Bulldogs 75, Xavier Musketeers 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Xavier Musketeers
Xavier Musketeers defeated Butler Bulldogs 89–75 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:53 swung win probability 72% → 97%. 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 | 36 | 39 | 75 |
| Xavier Musketeers | 44 | 45 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:53 swung win probability 72% → 97%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 36-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 8:10 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 5:22 | 93% → 72% |
| Xavier Musketeers | 10–0 | H1 1:53 | 72% → 97% |
| Xavier Musketeers | 13–0 | H2 8:10 | 97% → 100% |