Georgetown Hoyas 78, Villanova Wildcats 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Georgetown Hoyas
Georgetown Hoyas defeated Villanova Wildcats 78–64 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:14 swung win probability 73% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Villanova Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Hoyas | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 31 | 33 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:14 swung win probability 73% → 28%.
Why Villanova Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 33-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 19:14 (win probability 73% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Hoyas | 8–0 | H1 16:27 | 75% → 47% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 7:52 | 65% → 89% |
| Georgetown Hoyas | 9–0 | H2 19:14 | 73% → 28% |