Villanova Wildcats 67, Butler Bulldogs 57
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Butler Bulldogs 67–57 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:50 swung win probability 81% → 35%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 16 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 67 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 19 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 57 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:50 swung win probability 81% → 35%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost Q3 13-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 5:50 (win probability 81% → 35% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-6.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 9–0 | Q3 5:50 | 81% → 35% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 9–0 | Q4 7:48 | 23% → 0% |