Butler Bulldogs 65, Villanova Wildcats 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Butler Bulldogs 73–65 on 2026-01-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:49 swung win probability 62% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 14 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 65 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 16 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:49 swung win probability 62% → 28%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q3 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:59 (win probability 45% → 79% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 31-13.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q1 4:49 | 62% → 28% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 9–0 | Q2 9:59 | 45% → 79% |