Notre Dame Fighting Irish 74, Villanova Wildcats 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-01 · Winner: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Villanova Wildcats 74–72 on 2026-11-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 12:30 swung win probability 50% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Villanova Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 31 | 43 | 74 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 35 | 37 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 12:30 swung win probability 50% → 81%.
Why Villanova Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 37-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-10.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 12:30 | 50% → 81% |