Seton Hall Pirates 63, Butler Bulldogs 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Seton Hall Pirates
Seton Hall Pirates defeated Butler Bulldogs 63–56 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:00 swung win probability 72% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall Pirates | 23 | 40 | 63 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 24 | 32 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:00 swung win probability 72% → 39%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 32-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:00 (win probability 72% → 39% for the home side).
- Shot 34.1% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 12:40 | 46% → 76% |
| Seton Hall Pirates | 8–0 | H1 8:00 | 72% → 39% |