NCAAB · Final

Marquette Dominates Creighton in Convincing Win

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:30 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

Marquette Golden Eagles 86, Creighton Bluejays 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Creighton Bluejays vs Marquette Golden Eagles?

Marquette Golden Eagles beat Creighton Bluejays 86-62 at Fiserv Forum on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Creighton Bluejays vs Marquette Golden Eagles?

Creighton Bluejays were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive victory, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 86 to 62. This win marked a significant turnaround for Marquette, who had been struggling in their recent games. Prior to this match, Marquette had a home record of 8-14 and was on a one-game losing streak, having lost their last game against the Butler Bulldogs 76-87. In contrast, Creighton entered the game with a better away record of 12-9 and had won their previous game against Xavier Musketeers 94-93, showcasing a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games.

Marquette's recent performance had shown a troubling trend, as they had recorded a 2-8 record in their last ten outings, averaging 72.5 points scored per game while allowing 81.8 points. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 79.4 points scored but a concerning average of 87.8 points allowed. Their home record stood at 2-3 in that span. Conversely, Creighton had been performing well, averaging 83.4 points scored and 76.1 points allowed in their last ten games, with a 5-1 home record and a 2-2 away record.

Historically, the matchup between these two teams has favored Creighton, who held a 2-1 advantage in their last three meetings. In their previous encounter on December 21, 2025, Creighton had defeated Marquette 84-63. However, this game showcased a different narrative as Marquette took control early and maintained their lead throughout the contest.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is common for teams to face challenges in this area during the season, which can impact performance. The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings listing Creighton as a slight favorite with a spread of 1.5 points and a total of 154.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds were set at +110 for Marquette and -130 for Creighton, indicating a competitive atmosphere leading into the game.

The conditions at the Fiserv Forum were likely conducive to a high-scoring affair, as both teams had shown the capability to score effectively. Marquette's performance in this game was characterized by strong offensive plays, highlighted by Nigel James Jr., who made significant contributions including a 30-foot three-point jumper and a series of free throws that helped extend their lead. The Golden Eagles capitalized on their home court advantage, executing their game plan effectively against a Creighton team that struggled to keep pace.

As the game progressed, Marquette's defense proved to be a critical factor, limiting Creighton's scoring opportunities and forcing them into difficult shots. The final score of 86-62 not only reflects Marquette's dominance in this matchup but also serves as a potential turning point in their season, providing a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this victory moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CREI -1.5	154.5 o -112 / u -108	Creighton Bluejays -130 · Marquette Golden Eagles +110

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Leaders

PointsNigel James Jr.21Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsNigel James Jr.8Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsRoyce Parham7Marquette Golden Eagles
PointsAustin Swartz17Creighton Bluejays
AssistsAustin Swartz6Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsJasen Green6Creighton Bluejays

Recent form

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L172.5 scored · 81.8 allowed per game2-3 at home

L76-87at Butler BulldogsJan 24
W105-104vs Providence FriarsJan 19
L75-80at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 17
L68-92at St. John's Red StormJan 13
L73-76vs Villanova WildcatsJan 10
W66-65vs Xavier MusketeersJan 8
L57-73at UConn HuskiesJan 4
L73-79vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 31
L63-84at Creighton BluejaysDec 21
L69-78vs Georgetown HoyasDec 18

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.4 scored · 76.1 allowed per game2-2 away

W94-93vs Xavier MusketeersJan 22
L88-93at Providence FriarsJan 16
W86-83vs Georgetown HoyasJan 14
L73-90vs St. John's Red StormJan 10
W76-72at Villanova WildcatsJan 8
L54-56at Seton Hall PiratesJan 4
W89-85vs Butler BulldogsDec 31
W92-69vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 23
W84-63vs Marquette Golden EaglesDec 21
W98-57at Xavier MusketeersDec 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Creighton Bluejays	Marquette Golden Eagles
Field goals	26-64	34-59
Field goal %	41	58
Three-pointers	7-34	8-21
Three-point %	21	38
Free throws	3-4	10-19
Free throw %	75	53
Rebounds	34	34
Offensive rebounds	10	6
Defensive rebounds	24	28
Assists	20	18
Steals	2	11
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	14	6
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	17
Fast-break points	11	19
Points in the paint	24	52
Fouls	14	10
Largest lead	2	31
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	6	92

How the scoring went

1st Half21-49Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-49Blake Harper makes 15-foot hook shot (Josh Dix assists)
1st Half23-52Chase Ross makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half23-54Royce Parham makes driving layup (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half25-54Josh Dix makes layup (Austin Swartz assists)
2nd Half28-54Austin Swartz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half28-56Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half30-56Jasen Green makes 1-foot dunk (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half30-58Royce Parham makes 3-foot hook shot
2nd Half30-60Royce Parham makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half32-60Blake Harper makes driving layup (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half35-60Austin Swartz makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half37-60Austin Swartz makes driving layup
2nd Half37-63Damarius Owens makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre Norman assists)
2nd Half40-63Nik Graves makes 26-foot three point jumper (Austin Swartz assists)
2nd Half40-64Adrien Stevens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-64Blake Harper makes layup (Austin Swartz assists)
2nd Half42-66Nigel James Jr. makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half44-66Shane Thomas makes driving layup (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half44-67Michael Phillips II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-67Blake Harper makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half46-70Ben Gold makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half49-70Blake Harper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Fedor Zugic assists)
2nd Half51-70Blake Harper makes 19-foot jumper (Shane Thomas assists)
2nd Half51-71Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-71Austin Swartz makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half54-71Austin Swartz makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-71Austin Swartz makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-73Adrien Stevens makes driving layup (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half58-73Austin Swartz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half58-75Royce Parham makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half60-75Jasen Green makes layup (Austin Swartz assists)
2nd Half60-78Nigel James Jr. makes 30-foot three point jumper (Royce Parham assists)
2nd Half62-78Blake Harper makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half62-79Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-80Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-82Nigel James Jr. makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half62-83Adrien Stevens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-84Adrien Stevens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-86Chase Ross makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Marquette Golden Eagles, below favours Creighton Bluejays.