Marquette Golden Eagles 69, Providence Friars 65
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Providence Friars 69–65 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:56 swung win probability 50% → 81%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 23 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 69 |
| Providence Friars | 22 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:56 swung win probability 50% → 81%.
Why Providence Friars lost
- Lost Q3 8-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 8:36 (win probability 21% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-4 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 9–0 | Q1 2:56 | 50% → 81% |
| Marquette Golden Eagles | 11–0 | Q4 8:36 | 21% → 0% |