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
Villanova
‘THANK GOD FOR JUSTIN MOORE’ — NOVA BEATS 24-PT-DOG DEPAUL!
By Lew Gould Justin Moore made a 3-pointer with eight seconds left and sixth-seeded Villanova escaped by beating 24-point underdog DePaul 58-57 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. The Wildcats (18-14), desperate for wins to pad their NCAA Tournament resume, face third-seeded and 10th-ranked Marquette on tonight at Madison Square Garden. […] The post … [Read more...] about ‘THANK GOD FOR JUSTIN MOORE’ — NOVA BEATS 24-PT-DOG DEPAUL!
WATCH JUSTIN MOORE’S 3-BALL SAVE CATS, MARQUETTE TONIGHT!
Moore was helped off the floor two years ago after tearing his Achilles in the East region win. By Jimmy Traub The Wildcats trailed by eight points midway through the second half against the Blue Demons, who were 0-20 in league play this season. But Nova made enough key plays in the final five minutes […] The post WATCH JUSTIN MOORE’S 3-BALL SAVE CATS, MARQUETTE TONIGHT! … [Read more...] about WATCH JUSTIN MOORE’S 3-BALL SAVE CATS, MARQUETTE TONIGHT!
2024 BET: Opening Round Preview
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
2024 Big East awards: Who’s the player and coach of the year?
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?