Providence Friars 68, Villanova Wildcats 83
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Providence Friars 83–68 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Women's play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:42 swung win probability 76% → 40%. 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 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 68 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 20 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:42 swung win probability 76% → 40%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost Q3 18-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:34 (win probability 69% → 99% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 8–0 | Q2 3:42 | 76% → 40% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 12–0 | Q3 6:34 | 69% → 99% |