How did Butler give up a 13-point lead in the final six minutes of its crushing loss to Villanova? At this level, the margins for error is so thin.

Eric Dixon scored 28 points to lead Villanova to a 73-65 comeback win on the road at Butler on Wednesday night in Indianapolis, extending the Bulldogs' losing streak to six games.

Eric Dixon’s 28 points helped Villanova defeat Butler 73-65 on Wednesday night. Dixon shot 10 for 20 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for

Although the ‘Cats may have crumbled in similar situations in the past, they rallied on the road and held their ground in a big win to start 2025. “Give a lot of credit to Butler, going against a Hall of Fame coach — national championship type of coach — had a great game plan,