NCAAB · Final

Butler Bulldogs Defeat Marquette Golden Eagles 87-76

Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Hinkle Fieldhouse

Butler Bulldogs 87, Marquette Golden Eagles 76, 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 Marquette Golden Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs beat Marquette Golden Eagles 87-76 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 23, 2026.

Who was favored in Marquette Golden Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.

The Butler Bulldogs secured a solid victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles with a final score of 87-76 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. This win not only marked an important triumph for Butler but also continued their recent upward trajectory, as they have now won three consecutive games. The Bulldogs' home record improved to 14-7, while Marquette's struggles continued, leaving them with a 7-15 record overall.

Butler's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they are currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 79.6 points scored while allowing 79.2 points during this stretch. Their last five games show a slight dip in scoring, averaging 75.2 points, but they have managed to keep their opponents to an average of 80.8 points.

In contrast, Marquette has faced significant challenges, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, although they did snap a six-game losing streak with a recent win against Providence. The Golden Eagles averaged 70.8 points scored and allowed 81.0 points during their last ten games, with their last five games averaging slightly better at 77.4 points scored but still conceding 83.4 points.

At home, Butler has performed well with a record of 4-2 in their last six games, while Marquette has struggled significantly on the road, going 0-5 in their last five away games. The Bulldogs have also faced Marquette twice in the previous season, losing both encounters, which added an extra layer of motivation for this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have been navigating their respective challenges throughout the season. The absence of key players can often influence the dynamics of such fixtures, and it would be prudent for fans to consider this aspect when evaluating team performance.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Butler favored by 5.5 points with a total set at 161.5. The odds for the home team to win straight up were -250, while Marquette's moneyline was set at +205. These figures indicate a strong belief in Butler's ability to secure the win, as reflected in their home court advantage.

The game conditions at Hinkle Fieldhouse were conducive to an exciting matchup, with the venue known for its electric atmosphere and passionate fanbase. This environment likely provided an additional boost to the Bulldogs as they looked to assert their dominance on their home court.

As the game progressed, Butler's scoring plays highlighted their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key moments included a series of free throws from Azavier Robinson and Michael Ajayi, which helped to extend their lead. Chase Ross also contributed with a driving layup that showcased Butler's ability to penetrate Marquette's defense effectively. Despite Marquette's efforts to close the gap, including a late layup from Nigel James Jr., they were unable to overcome the deficit.

Overall, this fixture was significant not only for the immediate implications on the standings but also for the psychological edge it provided Butler over Marquette, having now defeated them in their most recent encounter. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how both teams respond in their upcoming games, particularly as Butler looks to maintain their winning momentum and Marquette seeks to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BTLR -5.5	161.5 o -112 / u -108	Marquette Golden Eagles +205 · Butler Bulldogs -250

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Leaders

PointsFinley Bizjack28Butler Bulldogs
AssistsMichael Ajayi5Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi9Butler Bulldogs
PointsNigel James Jr.15Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsNigel James Jr.8Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsRoyce Parham5Marquette Golden Eagles

Recent form

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W279.6 scored · 79.2 allowed per game4-2 at home

W87-80vs DePaul Blue DemonsJan 21
W77-66at Seton Hall PiratesJan 17
L75-89at Xavier MusketeersJan 14
L70-84vs St. John's Red StormJan 7
L67-85vs Villanova WildcatsJan 3
L85-89at Creighton BluejaysDec 31
W101-52vs NJIT HighlandersDec 22
W61-58vs Northwestern WildcatsDec 20
L60-79at UConn HuskiesDec 17
W113-110vs Providence FriarsDec 13

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak W170.8 scored · 81 allowed per game0-5 away

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
L59-79at Purdue BoilermakersDec 13

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	Marquette Golden Eagles	Butler Bulldogs
Field goals	31-63	29-57
Field goal %	49	51
Three-pointers	5-27	6-19
Three-point %	19	32
Free throws	9-14	23-31
Free throw %	64	74
Rebounds	33	34
Offensive rebounds	13	13
Defensive rebounds	20	21
Assists	16	18
Steals	9	11
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	16
Fast-break points	13	8
Points in the paint	48	46
Fouls	19	12
Largest lead	2	13
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	93

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-50Michael Ajayi makes 6-foot dunk
2nd Half44-50Adrien Stevens makes layup (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half44-52Yohan Traore makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half44-55Finley Bizjack makes 23-foot three point jumper (Yohan Traore assists)
2nd Half46-55Chase Ross makes layup
2nd Half47-55Chase Ross makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-55Damarius Owens makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half50-55Chase Ross makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-57Michael Ajayi makes layup
2nd Half50-60Finley Bizjack makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half53-60Adrien Stevens makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half55-60Ben Gold makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half57-60Ben Gold makes layup (Adrien Stevens assists)
2nd Half57-63Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Azavier Robinson assists)
2nd Half59-63Nigel James Jr. makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half61-63Royce Parham makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half61-64Yohan Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-64Chase Ross makes layup
2nd Half63-65Finley Bizjack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-66Finley Bizjack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-66Chase Ross makes 11-foot jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
2nd Half65-69Michael Ajayi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Finley Bizjack assists)
2nd Half67-69Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half67-72Finley Bizjack makes 35-foot three point jumper (Yohan Traore assists)
2nd Half67-74Evan Haywood makes driving layup (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half70-74Ben Gold makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chase Ross assists)
2nd Half72-74Adrien Stevens makes driving layup (Chase Ross assists)
2nd Half72-75Finley Bizjack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-77Finley Bizjack makes driving layup (Azavier Robinson assists)
2nd Half72-79Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes layup (Finley Bizjack assists)
2nd Half72-80Finley Bizjack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-81Finley Bizjack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-81Chase Ross makes driving layup
2nd Half74-82Azavier Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-83Azavier Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-84Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-85Michael Ajayi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-86Finley Bizjack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-87Finley Bizjack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-87Nigel James Jr. makes layup