Butler Bulldogs 81, DePaul Blue Demons 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Butler Bulldogs
Butler Bulldogs defeated DePaul Blue Demons 81–71 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 16:41 swung win probability 35% → 1%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 32 | 39 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 16:41 swung win probability 35% → 1%.
Why DePaul Blue Demons lost
- Lost H1 32-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 16:41 (win probability 35% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 42.0% eFG vs a 49.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 13–0 | H2 16:41 | 35% → 1% |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 8–0 | H2 7:51 | 0% → 0% |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 8–0 | H2 4:20 | 0% → 0% |