Marquette Dominates Little Rock in Convincing Win
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum
Marquette Golden Eagles 89, Little Rock Trojans 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Little Rock Trojans vs Marquette Golden Eagles?
Marquette Golden Eagles beat Little Rock Trojans 89-49 at Fiserv Forum on November 12, 2025.
The Marquette Golden Eagles delivered a commanding performance against the Little Rock Trojans, securing a decisive 89-49 victory at Fiserv Forum. This game highlighted Marquette's strong home advantage and the disparity in recent form between the two teams. Marquette entered the matchup with a home record of 3-1, while Little Rock struggled with an away record of 1-2. The Golden Eagles have shown resilience in their recent games, boasting a 5-5 record over their last ten outings, although they faced a setback in their previous game against the Indiana Hoosiers, losing 77-100. Despite this loss, Marquette's scoring average of 78.3 points per game reflects their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Little Rock's recent form has been less favorable, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and an average of 72.1 points scored per game. They entered this contest on a one-game losing streak after falling 72-92 to the Milwaukee Panthers.
At home, Marquette has maintained a solid record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 81.8 points while allowing 80.2 points per game. Little Rock, however, has struggled significantly on the road, with an 0-4 record away from home in their last five games, averaging only 74.0 points while conceding 76.6 points. This stark contrast in home and away performances contributed to Marquette's overwhelming victory.
The matchup also featured notable scoring plays from both sides. In the second half, Tracy Steele Jr. scored a jumper for Little Rock, bringing the score to 44-82, but it was not enough to shift the momentum. Marquette continued to dominate, with Caleb Pennyfeather assisting on a layup that pushed the score to 84-48. The Golden Eagles' offense was relentless, culminating in a three-point jumper from Damarius Owens, which extended their lead to 87-48. Braeden Brenn added a layup shortly thereafter, finalizing the score at 89-49.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this contest. The betting market reflected Marquette's dominance, with a home win probability of 0.999, indicating overwhelming confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
The conditions at Fiserv Forum were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and Marquette capitalized on their home court advantage. The Golden Eagles' ability to control the pace of the game and their effective scoring strategies were evident throughout the matchup. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Marquette, showcasing their depth and skill.
Overall, this game served as a testament to Marquette's capabilities, particularly at home, and highlighted the challenges Little Rock faces in away games. The Golden Eagles will look to build on this momentum as they move forward in the season, while Little Rock will need to regroup and address their struggles on the road.
Leaders
- PointsChase Ross16Marquette Golden Eagles
- AssistsChase Ross5Marquette Golden Eagles
- ReboundsBen Gold9Marquette Golden Eagles
- PointsTerrion Burgess16Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsKachi Nzeh3Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsTuongthach Gatkek7Little Rock Trojans
Recent form
Marquette Golden Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L178.3 scored · 75.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L77-100vs Indiana HoosiersNov 9
- W100-82vs Southern JaguarsNov 6
- W80-53vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 4
- L63-79at St. John's Red StormMar 14
- W89-87at Xavier MusketeersMar 13
- L84-86vs St. John's Red StormMar 8
- L66-72at UConn HuskiesMar 6
- W76-61at Georgetown HoyasMar 2
- W82-52vs Providence FriarsFeb 26
- L66-81at Villanova WildcatsFeb 22
Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.1 scored · 74 allowed per game0-4 away
- L72-92at Milwaukee PanthersNov 11
- W92-63vs Arkansas Baptist BuffaloesNov 5
- L59-78at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksMar 8
- W82-77vs UT Martin SkyhawksMar 7
- L65-73at SIU Edwardsville CougarsMar 1
- L60-71at Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 28
- W75-61vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 22
- L92-93vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 21
- W79-75vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 14
- L45-57vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| 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 | Little Rock Trojans | Marquette Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-52 | 34-65 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 6-16 | 10-23 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 43 |
| Free throws | 7-13 | 11-18 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 21 |
| Steals | 7 | 13 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 34 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 24 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 48 |
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 41 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half27-38Terrion Burgess made Layup. Assisted by Kachi Nzeh.
- 1st Half27-41Chase Ross made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zaide Lowery.
- 1st Half27-42Chase Ross made Free Throw.
- 1st Half27-43Chase Ross made Free Throw.
- 1st Half27-46Ben Gold made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Ross.
- 1st Half29-46Caleb Pennyfeather made Dunk. Assisted by Terrion Burgess.
- 2nd Half29-48Ben Gold made Layup. Assisted by Zaide Lowery.
- 2nd Half29-50Chase Ross made Layup. Assisted by Ben Gold.
- 2nd Half29-52Zaide Lowery made Dunk.
- 2nd Half29-54Chase Ross made Dunk. Assisted by Adrien Stevens.
- 2nd Half29-57Royce Parham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Ross.
- 2nd Half29-59Adrien Stevens made Layup.
- 2nd Half29-61Tre Norman made Layup. Assisted by Nigel James Jr..
- 2nd Half29-64Royce Parham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adrien Stevens.
- 2nd Half32-64Truman Claytor IV made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half32-66Joshua Clark made Layup. Assisted by Zaide Lowery.
- 2nd Half34-66Terrion Burgess made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half34-68Ben Gold made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half34-70Nigel James Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-71Ben Gold made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-72Ben Gold made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-72Tracy Steele Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-72Terrion Burgess made Layup. Assisted by Cameron Wallace.
- 2nd Half37-74Caedin Hamilton made Layup. Assisted by Tre Norman.
- 2nd Half37-75Damarius Owens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-75Truman Claytor IV made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-75Cameron Wallace made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-75Cameron Wallace made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-76Tre Norman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-77Tre Norman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-80Tre Norman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damarius Owens.
- 2nd Half42-82Tre Norman made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-82Tracy Steele Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Pennyfeather.
- 2nd Half44-84Joshua Clark made Dunk. Assisted by Caedin Hamilton.
- 2nd Half45-84Terrion Burgess made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-84Terrion Burgess made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-84Caleb Pennyfeather made Layup. Assisted by Terrion Burgess.
- 2nd Half48-87Damarius Owens made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Caedin Hamilton.
- 2nd Half48-89Braeden Brenn made Layup. Assisted by Casey O'Malley.
- 2nd Half49-89Terrion Burgess made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Marquette Golden Eagles, below favours Little Rock Trojans.
Venue
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, WI
- Attendance13358
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Matt Potter, Vasili Mallios
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