Villanova Wildcats 76, DePaul Blue Demons 57
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-04 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated DePaul Blue Demons 76–57 on 2026-03-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:16 swung win probability 61% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why DePaul Blue Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 26 | 50 | 76 |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 24 | 33 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:16 swung win probability 61% → 86%.
Why DePaul Blue Demons lost
- Lost H2 33-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 7:35 (win probability 4% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 45.1% eFG vs a 49.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul Blue Demons | 8–0 | H1 11:16 | 61% → 86% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 7:35 | 4% → 0% |