Butler Bulldogs 55, Marquette Golden Eagles 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Butler Bulldogs 70–55 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 18:12 swung win probability 40% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Butler Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 32 | 38 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 18:12 swung win probability 40% → 94%.
Why Butler Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 27-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 18:12 (win probability 40% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 14–0 | H2 18:12 | 40% → 94% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H2 15:47 | 85% → 99% |