The Villanova Wildcats will face the Butler Bulldogs to open a thrilling NCAAM game on March 1, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT.
Villanova averages 74.0 points per game, while Butler averages 74.4, giving Butler a tiny scoring advantage.
On defense, though, Villanova appears to be more successful, giving up just 67.4 points each game compared to Butler's 72.5.
The shooting percentages of the two teams are nearly equal, with Butler shooting 46.1% from the field and Villanova shooting 46.5%.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Villanova Wildcats vs Butler Bulldogs NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Villanova Wildcats vs Butler Bulldogs: Date and tip-off time
The Villanova Wildcats and the Butler Bulldogs will meet in an epic NCAAM game on March 1, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT, at Finneran Pavilion, in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Date | March 1, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT |
Venue | Finneran Pavilion |
Location | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
How to watch Villanova Wildcats vs Butler Bulldogs on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Villanova Wildcats and the Butler Bulldogs live on:
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Villanova Wildcats team news
Dixon is shooting 45.8% from the field, an incredible 42.6% from the range of three points, and making 3.0 three-pointers a game so far this season. He is also scoring 23.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, with 2.2 assists per game.
Poplar shoots 46.5% from the field and 38.7% from outside the arc, making 1.9 three-pointers a game and contributing 14.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, with 1.4 assists per game.
Jhamir Brickus, meanwhile, contributes 1.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 9.7 points every game.
Butler Bulldogs team news
Telfort scores 16 points, assists 3.5 times, and grabs 4.8 boards per game.
Brooks shoots 48.0% from his shots and 35.8% from his three-point line, making 1.7 triples a game and contributing 15.6 points and 4.9 rebounds, with 1.9 assists per game.
Andre Screen shows efficiency by posting a 58.2% shooting rate from the field, contributing 8.2 points and 6.0 rebounds, with 1.1 assists per game.
Villanova Wildcats and Butler Bulldogs head-to-head record
Villanova has a 3-2 lead over Butler based on their previous five head-to-head encounters, including victories in their previous two meetings. After winning 72-62 in February 2024, Villanova won 73-65 in their latest meeting on the second of January 2025. Butler, however, has demonstrated their ability to compete, winning 79-71 in January 2023 and 88-81 in January 2024. In three of the past five matchups, Villanova's defense has held Butler to 65 points or less, which has been a key factor in their victories. This game may pit Villanova's defensive discipline against Butler's scoring prowess, as Butler can score points once they settle into a rhythm. Villanova could continue their current dominance if they can keep up their defensive edge and manage the tempo. However, Butler might make this a difficult task if they duplicate their high-scoring efforts from previous victories.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Jan 02, 2025 | Villanova 73-65 Butler |
Feb 21, 2024 | Villanova 72-62 Butler |
Jan 28, 2024 | Butler 88-81 Villanova |
Feb 15, 2023 | Villanova 62-50 Butler |
Jan 14, 2023 | Butler 79-71 Villanova |