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
Villanova
NOVA IS PROBABLY OUT OF NCAA, AND KYLE NEPTUNE OUT OF A JOB!
By Laura Morgan Villanova, which won five Big East Tournament championships from 2015-22, exited in the quarterfinals for the second straight season under Kyle Neptune, its second-year coach. The Wildcats are in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for two consecutive seasons, which has not happened since 2003 and ’04. Villanova’s season probably ended last […] The post NOVA … [Read more...] about NOVA IS PROBABLY OUT OF NCAA, AND KYLE NEPTUNE OUT OF A JOB!
NOVA SCARES THE HELL OUT OF MARQUETTE, AN OT WINNER!
By Chuck Powers Kam Jones scored 18 points and Oso Ighodaro’s only basket with 18 seconds remaining in OT lifted Marquette over Villanova 71-65. Eric Dixon led sixth-seeded Villanova (18-15) with 19 points, TJ Bamba made three free throws with 1:50 left in the second half to tie it at 58 and neither team scored in regulation again. […] The post NOVA SCARES THE HELL OUT OF … [Read more...] about NOVA SCARES THE HELL OUT OF MARQUETTE, AN OT WINNER!
BET: The DePaul Game Thread
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
Moore pushes ‘Nova past DePaul
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