Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Huskies scored a pivotal road victory on Tuesday night. The UConn Huskies were winners on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. The Huskies triumphed 78-70 over the Marquette Golden Eagles. MU failed to protect home court and fell to 0-2 in Big East play, while UConn jumped up to 1-1 after losing the opener to Providence. RJ Cole, … [Read more...] about UConn defeats Marquette, 78-70
Villanova gets statement victory against Xavier
Andrew Zwarych-USA TODAY Sports Wildcats knock off Musketeers 71-58 Before Tuesday night’s game, Xavier head coach Travis Steele remarked that the Musketeers needed to be the tougher team for forty minutes. He got that toughness in the first half. For the last twenty minutes, it turned into a classic Villanova showing. Early on, the Xavier Musketeers (11-2, 1-1) seemed … [Read more...] about Villanova gets statement victory against Xavier
#23 Villanova hosts #18 Xavier in Big East home opener
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Xavier seeks eighth straight victory The Facts Who: #18 Xavier Musketeers (11-1, 1-0) at #23 Villanova Wildcats (7-4, 0-1) Where: Finneran Pavillion When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm ET How to Watch: FS1 Line: Villanova -5 “They’ve been the flagship program in the Big East since we joined,” said Xavier head coach Travis Steele … [Read more...] about #23 Villanova hosts #18 Xavier in Big East home opener
Marquette hosts UConn Tuesday evening
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Which team will pick up their first conference win of the season? After both teams started Big East play 0-1, the Marquette Golden Eagles and UConn Huskies square off Tuesday night both looking to go into the holiday break on the right side of the conference standings. The Golden Eagles started off well against Xavier on Saturday but … [Read more...] about Marquette hosts UConn Tuesday evening
This Week in the Big East: December 20
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Merry Christmas Big East fans! Merry Christmas Big East fans! I hope you’ve all done your Christmas shopping already. I know I haven’t. Guess who’s making a mad dash to the store this week to get last minute gifts? It was a turbulent week in the conference. Big East games are back, as are Covid cancelations. Creighton almost won on a … [Read more...] about This Week in the Big East: December 20