DePaul Blue Demons 62, Marquette Golden Eagles 51
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: DePaul Blue Demons
DePaul Blue Demons defeated Marquette Golden Eagles 62–51 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 2:37 swung win probability 68% → 7%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul Blue Demons | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 14 | 37 | 51 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 2:37 swung win probability 68% → 7%.
Why Marquette Golden Eagles lost
- Lost H1 14-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 2:37 (win probability 68% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 42.6% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 9–0 | H1 13:19 | 48% → 78% |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 16–0 | H1 2:37 | 68% → 7% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 9–0 | H2 16:57 | 2% → 18% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H2 7:59 | 0% → 4% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H2 4:10 | 1% → 22% |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 8–0 | H2 0:41 | 5% → 0% |