Michigan Tops Marquette 14-7 in Season Opener

Golden Eagles unable to complete comeback after falling behind early

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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In their season opener, the Marquette Golden Eagles fell behind early to the #20 ranked Michigan Wolverines, trailing 7-4 at halftime. Despite a third quarter goal to cut the deficit to 7-5, Michigan scored seven unanswered goals to pull away for a 14-7 victory.

Why it matters

This loss highlights the challenge Marquette faces in competing against top-ranked programs as they look to build on their progress in recent seasons. The Golden Eagles had opportunities to take control early but were unable to capitalize, a lesson they'll need to learn from as they prepare to host another ranked opponent in Notre Dame next weekend.

The details

Marquette outshot Michigan 19-7 in the first quarter but trailed 2-1. The Golden Eagles fought back to tie the game at 4-4 in the second quarter, but Michigan closed the half on a 3-0 run to take a 7-4 lead. After Marquette cut the deficit to 7-5 in the third, Michigan scored seven unanswered goals to pull away.

  • Marquette trailed Michigan 2-0 in the first four minutes of the game.
  • Marquette tied the game at 4-4 with 7:04 left in the second quarter.
  • Michigan led Marquette 7-4 at halftime.
  • Marquette scored to make it 7-5 early in the third quarter.
  • Michigan scored seven unanswered goals to take a 14-5 lead with 12:53 left in the game.

The players

Carsen Brandt

Marquette player who scored two goals and had two points in the game.

Matt Caputo

Marquette player who had two assists in the game, tying for the team lead in points.

Brady Nicholas

Marquette player who led the field players with three ground balls.

Ty Ambush

Marquette player who went 8-for-18 on faceoffs in the game.

Tucker Mullen

Marquette player who scored his first Division 1 goal since returning from open heart surgery in November 2023.

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What’s next

Marquette will host #8 Notre Dame next weekend for their second game of the season. The Fighting Irish have not played a game yet, but did host Utah and Air Force for exhibitions in late January.

The takeaway

This loss shows the work Marquette still has to do to compete with top-ranked programs, as they were unable to capitalize on early opportunities against Michigan. However, the Golden Eagles have a chance to prove themselves next weekend against another ranked opponent in Notre Dame, as they look to bounce back and build momentum for the rest of the season.