Marquette Golden Eagles 67, Xavier Musketeers 54
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Xavier Musketeers 67–54 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:34 swung win probability 47% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Xavier Musketeers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 13 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 67 |
| Xavier Musketeers | 9 | 8 | 25 | 12 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:34 swung win probability 47% → 3%.
Why Xavier Musketeers lost
- Lost Q2 8-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 1:34 (win probability 47% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 44.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 14–0 | Q2 1:34 | 47% → 3% |