Marquette Golden Eagles 39, Villanova Wildcats 64
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats defeated Marquette Golden Eagles 64–39 on 2026-02-22 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:24 swung win probability 62% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Marquette Golden Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 5 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 39 |
| Villanova Wildcats | 16 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:24 swung win probability 62% → 93%.
Why Marquette Golden Eagles lost
- Lost Q4 8-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 2:24 (win probability 62% → 93% for the home side).
- Shot 34.1% eFG vs a 51.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova Wildcats | 12–0 | Q1 2:24 | 62% → 93% |
| Villanova Wildcats | 10–0 | Q4 5:58 | 98% → 100% |