Providence Friars 73, Villanova Wildcats 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-30 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Providence Friars 87–73 on 2026-01-30 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:46 swung win probability 94% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 28 | 45 | 73 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 45 | 42 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:46 swung win probability 94% → 100%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost H1 28-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 1:46 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 1:46 | 94% → 100% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 6:22 | 99% → 100% |