Marquette Golden Eagles 76, Butler Bulldogs 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Butler Bulldogs
Butler Bulldogs defeated Marquette Golden Eagles 87–76 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:04 swung win probability 88% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Marquette Golden Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| Butler Bulldogs | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:04 swung win probability 88% → 61%.
Why Marquette Golden Eagles lost
- Lost H2 40-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 15:04 (win probability 62% → 88% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 15:04 | 62% → 88% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 9–0 | H1 11:04 | 88% → 61% |