Xavier Musketeers 89, Marquette Golden Eagles 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Xavier Musketeers
Xavier Musketeers defeated Marquette Golden Eagles 89–87 on 2026-03-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 12:28 swung win probability 74% → 13%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Musketeers | 38 | 51 | 89 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 38 | 49 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 12:28 swung win probability 74% → 13%.
Why Marquette Golden Eagles lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 12:28 (win probability 74% → 13% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Musketeers | 8–0 | H1 14:52 | 69% → 39% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H1 7:15 | 21% → 52% |
| Xavier Musketeers | 11–0 | H2 12:28 | 74% → 13% |