Marquette and Butler play to a 1-1 draw in Big East opener

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Marquette and Butler play to a 1-1 draw in Big East opener
Summary

Marquette and Butler faced off in Indianapolis on September 26, 2026, in their Big East opener, ending in a 1-1 draw. Haley Christianson scored for Marquette in the 75th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Butler. However, Gemma Gillespie equalized with just 10 seconds remaining in the match. This result marks Marquette's fifth draw of the season in ten matches. The Golden Eagles will next travel to Georgetown for a match on September 30.

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  • •Marquette leads 1-0 after Christianson's goal in the 75th minute.
  • •Gillespie equalizes for Butler with 10 seconds left.
  • •Match played at Sellick Bowl in Indianapolis.
  • •Marquette's record includes five draws in their ten matches.
  • •Next match for Marquette is against Georgetown on September 30.
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  • 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Gotta Finish The Drill: Marquette 1, Butler 1
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The Golden Eagles got within 89 minutes and 45 seconds of starting Big East play with a win. Instead, a draw.

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