Providence Friars 52, Butler Bulldogs 62
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Butler Bulldogs
Butler Bulldogs defeated Providence Friars 62–52 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:50 swung win probability 55% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 9 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 52 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 18 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:50 swung win probability 55% → 92%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost Q1 9-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 3:50 (win probability 55% → 92% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 42.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 13–0 | Q1 3:50 | 55% → 92% |
| Butler Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q2 5:25 | 90% → 99% |
| Providence Friars | 8–0 | Q2 2:20 | 99% → 91% |