Xavier Musketeers 65, Marquette Golden Eagles 77
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Xavier Musketeers 77–65 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:08 swung win probability 72% → 37%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Musketeers | 18 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 65 |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 14 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:08 swung win probability 72% → 37%.
Why Xavier Musketeers lost
- Lost Q2 8-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 3:55 (win probability 43% → 72% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 8–0 | Q1 3:55 | 43% → 72% |
| Xavier Musketeers | 9–0 | Q1 1:08 | 72% → 37% |