Mercyhurst Lakers 43, Marquette Golden Eagles 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 78–43 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 35-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 16:17 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 14 | 29 | 43 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 16:17 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost H1 14-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H2 5:36 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 32.8% eFG vs a 38.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-11.
- Outscored 16-5 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 12–0 | H2 16:17 | 100% → 100% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 16–0 | H2 5:36 | 100% → 100% |