Butler Bulldogs 73, Villanova Wildcats 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Butler Bulldogs 82–73 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:06 swung win probability 44% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 28 | 45 | 73 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 42 | 40 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:06 swung win probability 44% → 72%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 16:06 (win probability 44% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 16:06 | 44% → 72% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 6:02 | 72% → 99% |