Butler Bulldogs 77, Seton Hall Pirates 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Butler Bulldogs
Butler Bulldogs defeated Seton Hall Pirates 77–66 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:55 swung win probability 41% → 10%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 24 | 42 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:55 swung win probability 41% → 10%.
Why Seton Hall Pirates lost
- Lost H1 24-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 1:55 (win probability 41% → 10% for the home side).
- Shot 38.3% eFG vs a 47.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
- Outscored 33-17 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 1:55 | 41% → 10% |