Butler Bulldogs 87, Providence Friars 97
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Providence Friars
Providence Friars defeated Butler Bulldogs 97–87 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at OT2 2:00 swung win probability 54% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 34 | 39 | 9 | 5 | 87 |
| Providence Friars | 32 | 41 | 9 | 15 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at OT2 2:00 swung win probability 54% → 100%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost OT 5-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at OT2 2:00 (win probability 54% → 100% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 10–0 | OT2 2:00 | 54% → 100% |