Georgetown Hoyas 51, Villanova Wildcats 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Georgetown Hoyas 66–51 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 17:24 swung win probability 55% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Georgetown Hoyas lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Hoyas | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 26 | 40 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 17:24 swung win probability 55% → 98%.
Why Georgetown Hoyas lost
- Lost H2 28-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 17:24 (win probability 55% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 42.0% eFG vs a 49.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 14–0 | H2 17:24 | 55% → 98% |
| Georgetown Hoyas | 10–0 | H2 6:28 | 100% → 100% |