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Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The busiest day of the Big East Tournament is upon us! It’s the busiest day of the Big East Tournament! Here’s a look at the four-game Thursday quarterfinal slate. No. 1 UConn (28-3) vs. No. 9 Xavier (16-16) When: 12 p.m. ETKey players for UConn: #2 Tristen Newton (6-5, 195) Sr., G; #5 Stephon Castle (6-6, 215) Fr., G; #10 Hassan Diarra (6-2, … [Read more...] about BET quarterfinals preview, analysis, odds

Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Here’s a look at the three opening round games to tip-off Big East Tournament week. It’s a bit of deja vu for Villanova, who will have to play its way into the quarterfinals for a second-straight year. The Wildcats earned the sixth-seed once again and will play in the Wednesday nightcap. Here’s a look at the Wildcats’ game and the other two … [Read more...] about 2024 BET: Opening Round Preview

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Big East announced its major individual awards on Wednesday afternoon, before the start of the Big East Tournament. The stage is set for the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Before we tip off the postseason in search of the top team this week, the Big East revealed who were the top individuals this season on … [Read more...] about 2024 Big East awards: Who’s the player and coach of the year?

VU Hoops A comprehensive preview of each team’s chances in this year’s Big East Tournament. The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts and Spotify (a bit later in the day)! Episode Description: Emma and Pat are joined … [Read more...] about State of the Nova Nation podcast: 2024 Big East Tournament Preview

Villanova falls to 10th-ranked Creighton in the final seconds After a disastrous start for the Villanova Wildcats — for a moment — none of that seemed to matter. Creighton’s Trey Alexander fouled one of the Wildcats’ top scorers and shooters in Eric Dixon, giving him a free opportunity for three free throws to tie the game. Somehow, someway, the Wildcats managed to rumble all … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Alexander shuts down Villanova comeback bid with last-second shot in regular season finale