A rare February non-conference game means we get to see Smokey here. | Angelina Alcantar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Is “Showdown Week” a thing? Feels like it’s a thing in the Big East this week. In the past, we’ve noted when it seems the college basketball schedule has unfortunately spit out a few too many “top team vs bottom team” games in the Big East. That … [Read more...] about Big East What To Watch: Week 14
BIG EAST GAME THREAD: #11 Marquette at #12 St. John’s
It’s only the biggest game this century for the Johnnies, that’s all THE VITALS: #11 Marquette Golden Eagles (18-4, 9-2 Big East) at #12 St. John’s Red Storm (19-3, 10-1 Big East) THE DATE: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 THE TIME: 5:30pm Central THE LOCATION: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York THE TELEVISION: FS1, with Jason Benetti and Bill Raftery on the call THE STREAMING: … [Read more...] about BIG EAST GAME THREAD: #11 Marquette at #12 St. John’s
Women’s Basketball Big East Preview: vs St. John’s
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The Golden Eagles host the Red Storm for the only meeting of the season between these two teams. It’s a time worn phrase: Progress is not a straight line. You’re usually not going to go straight to your goal from your starting point, in a metaphorical sense. If you’re actually physically moving from one place to another, it’s actually … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Big East Preview: vs St. John’s
Big East Recap: Villanova 65, Marquette 53
Halle Vice had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead Marquette in their loss to Villanova. | women’s basketball The Golden Eagles let a good start go to waste in the second quarter and couldn’t fight their way back in. I think it’s safe to say that Marquette’s offense and Marquette’s defense are both on the hook for the Golden Eagles taking a 65-53 loss on the road … [Read more...] about Big East Recap: Villanova 65, Marquette 53
Big East Preview Primer: at #12 St. John’s
Creepy! | Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images The Golden Eagles travel to face the Red Storm for the first time in the season in the wake of a weird loss to UConn. Marquette Golden Eagles (18-4, 9-2 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (19-3, 10-1 Big East) Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025Time: 5:30pm CentralLocation: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York The Stakes: … [Read more...] about Big East Preview Primer: at #12 St. John’s