NCAAB · Final

Marquette Defeats Providence in Dominant Performance

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion

Marquette Golden Eagles 78, Providence Friars 56, 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 Providence Friars?

Marquette Golden Eagles beat Providence Friars 78-56 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on March 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Marquette Golden Eagles vs Providence Friars?

Providence Friars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive victory, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Providence Friars with a final score of 78-56 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This win marks a continuation of Marquette's dominance over Providence, as they have now won all three meetings between the two teams this season and last, including a narrow 105-104 victory earlier in the year.

Marquette entered the game with a record of 11-19, while Providence held a record of 14-16. The Golden Eagles had a mixed recent form, going 4-6 in their last ten games, but they were looking to bounce back after a loss to DePaul on March 1. Their scoring average in those ten games was 76.0 points, while they allowed an average of 74.8 points per game. In contrast, Providence had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with a recent three-game winning streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 81.2 points scored per game during that stretch, while allowing 80.8 points.

At home, Providence had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Marquette struggled on the road with a 1-4 record away from home. The Golden Eagles had shown some resilience, however, with a notable win against Georgetown, where they scored 76 points and allowed only 60.

In terms of injury concerns, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, but both squads have had their share of challenges throughout the season.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had set the spread at -3.5 in favor of Providence, with a total of 161.5 points for the game. The home moneyline was listed at -180.0, while Marquette's moneyline was at 150.0. This indicates that the market had a slight preference for Providence, reflecting their home advantage and recent form.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Amica Mutual Pavilion typically provides a lively environment for home games, which can influence team performance.

Viewers were likely to watch for Marquette's offensive execution, particularly how they capitalized on Providence's defensive lapses. The Golden Eagles showcased their scoring ability throughout the game, with key plays contributing to their lead, including free throws and layups that extended their advantage in the second half. The final score reflects a significant gap, indicating Marquette's control over the game as it progressed.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PROV -3.5	161.5 o -112 / u -108	Marquette Golden Eagles +150 · Providence Friars -180

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Leaders

PointsJaylin Sellers18Providence Friars
AssistsStefan Vaaks3Providence Friars
ReboundsRyan Mela8Providence Friars
PointsAdrien Stevens21Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsCaedin Hamilton3Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsNigel James Jr.7Marquette Golden Eagles

Recent form

Providence Friars

Last 10: 5-5Streak W381.2 scored · 80.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

W79-76at Creighton BluejaysFeb 28
W94-84vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 26
W71-68at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 22
L69-79vs St. John's Red StormFeb 14
L80-87at Seton Hall PiratesFeb 12
W90-72vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 7
W97-87vs Butler BulldogsFeb 5
L73-87at Villanova WildcatsJan 31
L81-87at UConn HuskiesJan 28
L78-81vs Georgetown HoyasJan 24

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 4-6Streak L176 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-4 away

L51-62vs DePaul Blue DemonsMar 1
W76-60at Georgetown HoyasFeb 25
L70-76vs St. John's Red StormFeb 19
L88-96at Xavier MusketeersFeb 14
L74-77at Villanova WildcatsFeb 11
W70-55vs Butler BulldogsFeb 7
L64-69at Seton Hall PiratesJan 31
W86-62vs Creighton BluejaysJan 28
L76-87at Butler BulldogsJan 24
W105-104vs Providence FriarsJan 19

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	Providence Friars
Field goals	26-58	17-55
Field goal %	45	31
Three-pointers	9-28	7-30
Three-point %	32	23
Free throws	17-21	15-21
Free throw %	81	71
Rebounds	38	38
Offensive rebounds	10	14
Defensive rebounds	28	24
Assists	15	7
Steals	14	8
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	14	19
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	29	17
Fast-break points	17	7
Points in the paint	34	18
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	27	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	96	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-25Adrien Stevens makes driving layup
2nd Half44-27Jamier Jones makes driving layup (Jason Edwards assists)
2nd Half47-27Nigel James Jr. makes 32-foot three point jumper (Adrien Stevens assists)
2nd Half47-28Ryan Mela makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-29Ryan Mela makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-29Nigel James Jr. makes layup
2nd Half52-29Adrien Stevens makes 27-foot three point jumper (Caedin Hamilton assists)
2nd Half52-31Nilavan Daniels makes layup
2nd Half53-31Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-31Royce Parham makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-31Caedin Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-31Caedin Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-31Chase Ross makes driving layup (Michael Phillips II assists)
2nd Half58-33Jamier Jones makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half58-36Jaylin Sellers makes 25-foot three point jumper (Duncan Powell assists)
2nd Half60-36Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half60-37Cole Hargrove makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-38Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-39Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-39Adrien Stevens makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ben Gold assists)
2nd Half64-39Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-39Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-42Ryan Mela makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cole Hargrove assists)
2nd Half65-44Jaylin Sellers makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half65-47Ryan Mela makes 25-foot three point jumper (Stefan Vaaks assists)
2nd Half65-49Ryan Mela makes driving layup
2nd Half67-49Chase Ross makes 2-foot dunk (Royce Parham assists)
2nd Half68-49Ben Gold makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-49Ben Gold makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-49Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-49Tre Norman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-50Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-51Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-51Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-51Tre Norman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-53Stefan Vaaks makes layup
2nd Half74-53Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-56Ryan Mela makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stefan Vaaks assists)
2nd Half76-56Tre Norman makes driving layup
2nd Half78-56Joshua Clark makes layup (Caedin Hamilton assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Providence Friars, below favours Marquette Golden Eagles.