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Villanova Downs Butler 85-67

Villanova erased an eight-point halftime deficit with a 17-2 run and strong second-half scoring to secure a 85-67 win over Butler, improving to 12-2 overall.

  • On Saturday in Indianapolis, the Villanova Wildcats beat the Butler Bulldogs 85-67, with Bryce Lindsay scoring 18 points.
  • Erasing an eight-point hole, Villanova's early second-half run, including a 17-2 spurt, gave them a 40-33 lead with 17:41 remaining against Butler.
  • Villanova shot 70.4 percent in the second half, going 19-for-27 and 6-for-9 from 3-point range, while Matthew Hodge scored 17 points with five rebounds.
  • The result alters both teams' Big East records, with Villanova Wildcats improving and Butler Bulldogs dropping in standings.
  • Butler outrebounded Villanova 32-29 despite losing by 18 points, with Michael Ajayi recording a 12-12 double-double and Finley Bizjack leading with 18 points.
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Lindsay scores 18, Villanova downs Butler 85-67

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Lindsay scored 18 points as Villanova beat Butler 85-67 on Saturday.

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13 WTHR broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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