Seton Hall Rallies to Defeat Marquette 70-58

Golden Eagles' second-half collapse leads to third straight loss

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Marquette women's basketball team led Seton Hall 40-36 at halftime, but the Pirates shut down the Golden Eagles in the second half, outscoring them 34-18 to win 70-58. Marquette made just 3 field goals in the final 16:31 of the game as Seton Hall went on a 12-0 run to end the third quarter and take the lead for good.

Why it matters

This loss is Marquette's third straight, dropping them to 10-6 in Big East play after a 5-2 start. The team now faces a daunting matchup against #1 UConn on Saturday, raising concerns about the Golden Eagles' ability to turn things around before the postseason.

The details

Marquette led Seton Hall 23-17 after the first quarter and 40-36 at halftime. A Skylar Forbes layup gave the Golden Eagles a 49-42 lead in the third quarter, but Seton Hall then went on a 12-0 run to end the frame and take a 54-49 lead. Marquette made just 3 field goals over the final 16:31 of the game as Seton Hall pulled away.

  • Marquette led Seton Hall 23-17 at the end of the first quarter.
  • Marquette led Seton Hall 40-36 at halftime.
  • A Skylar Forbes layup with 6:31 left in the third quarter gave Marquette a 49-42 lead over Seton Hall.
  • Seton Hall went on a 12-0 run to end the third quarter and take a 54-49 lead.

The players

Skylar Forbes

A Marquette player who came off the bench to lead the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.

Charia Smith

A Marquette player who made a layup with 7:17 left in the fourth quarter to cut Seton Hall's lead to 61-56.

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What’s next

Marquette will host #1 UConn on Saturday, February 14th at 12:00 PM Central Time. The game will be broadcast on FS1.

The takeaway

Marquette's second-half collapse against Seton Hall highlights the team's struggles over the past nine games, having gone just 5-4 in that stretch after a 5-2 start in Big East play. The Golden Eagles now face a daunting matchup against the undefeated Huskies, raising concerns about their ability to turn things around before the postseason.