DePaul Blue Demons 80, Butler Bulldogs 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Butler Bulldogs
Butler Bulldogs defeated DePaul Blue Demons 87–80 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 15:43 swung win probability 28% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why DePaul Blue Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul Blue Demons | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 33 | 54 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 15:43 swung win probability 28% → 89%.
Why DePaul Blue Demons lost
- Lost H2 43-54 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 15:43 (win probability 28% → 89% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul Blue Demons | 11–0 | H1 16:18 | 69% → 29% |
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 9:22 | 33% → 65% |
| Butler Bulldogs | 13–0 | H2 15:43 | 28% → 89% |