Providence Friars 91, Butler Bulldogs 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Providence Friars
Providence Friars defeated Butler Bulldogs 91–81 on 2026-03-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 12:25 swung win probability 74% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 40 | 51 | 91 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 12:25 swung win probability 74% → 9%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 39-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 12:25 (win probability 74% → 9% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 15–0 | H1 15:19 | 55% → 94% |
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 10:55 | 86% → 97% |
| Providence Friars | 10–0 | H1 5:47 | 97% → 80% |
| Providence Friars | 12–0 | H2 12:25 | 74% → 9% |