Villanova Wildcats 80, Creighton Bluejays 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Creighton Bluejays 80–69 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:40 swung win probability 54% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Creighton Bluejays lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| Creighton Bluejays | 27 | 42 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:40 swung win probability 54% → 22%.
Why Creighton Bluejays lost
- Lost H1 27-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 9:40 (win probability 54% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 47.7% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 9:40 | 54% → 22% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 7:20 | 32% → 8% |