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Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Wildcats pushed a Tyler Kolek-less third-seeded Marquette into overtime, but fell short. It is Marquette’s first time advancing to the Big East Tournament semis in back-to-back years. Nothing is guaranteed or as important as the next 40 minutes, a message that had echoed throughout the season from various Villanova players and coaches in … [Read more...] about Villanova falls to Marquette, 71-65, in Big East Tournament overtime quarterfinal thriller

Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Expect one of the most emotionally-charged Big East Tournament semifinals from start to finish. Then there were four. Based on the participating teams and their attached fanbases, this might be one of the most charged up Big East Tournament semifinals since conference realignment. Friday night is always a great one … [Read more...] about 2024 Big East Tournament semifinals preview, analysis, odds

Eugene Rapay/USA TODAY Network The Big East locked up a contract extension with Madison Square Garden through 2032, which will be the 50th anniversary of the Big East Tournament. Approximately 10 years since the “new” Big East had its first conference tournament after realignment, at first there was plenty of uncertainty, but now, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to the … [Read more...] about “Better every year:” Big East announces extension with Madison Square Garden through 2032

Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images The quest for an 8th BIG EAST Tournament Championship starts on Wednesday. BIG EAST TOURNAMENT- 1st ROUND Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:00pm ET Villanova Wildcats [#6] (17-14, 10-10) vs. DePaul Blue Demons [#11] (3-28, 0-20) KenPom: Villanova: 29 | DePaul: 315 Where: Madison Square Garden | New York, NY Game … [Read more...] about BET: The DePaul Game Thread

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports After a back-and-forth battle, Justin Moore hit a clutch jumper to salvage a Wednesday night win and set Villanova up for a Thursday night game with Marquette. In a game that wasn’t filled with shining moments, there was certainly one at the end for Justin Moore. With Villanova’s season in jeopardy down by two points against a three-win, … [Read more...] about Moore pushes ‘Nova past DePaul