Marquette Golden Eagles 78, Providence Friars 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-04 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Providence Friars 78–56 on 2026-03-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 7:56 swung win probability 28% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Providence Friars | 23 | 33 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 7:56 swung win probability 28% → 4%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost H1 23-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 7:56 (win probability 28% → 4% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 10–0 | H1 7:56 | 28% → 4% |
| Providence Friars | 10–0 | H2 4:31 | 0% → 0% |