Providence Friars 61, Marquette Golden Eagles 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Providence Friars 78–61 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Women's play, a 17-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:09 swung win probability 64% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Providence Friars lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 18 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 61 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 19 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:09 swung win probability 64% → 96%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost Q2 11-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 4:09 (win probability 64% → 96% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 12–0 | Q2 4:09 | 64% → 96% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 9–0 | Q3 5:42 | 98% → 100% |