Is The Big East Back?
The Big East, with six NCAA Tournament teams, including Villanova and Xavier as #1 seeds, has reestablished itself as an elite conference.
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2017 Big East Basketball Tournament Preview
The Big East Tournament may seem like Villanova's for the taking, but Butler and others will challenge them come tipoff Wednesday.
No. 3 Villanova Smothers Providence To Reach Big East Final
Kris Jenkins scored 21 points and No. 3 Villanova smothered Providence stars Ben Bentil and Kris Dunn on defense, advancing to the Big East championship game with a 76-68 victory Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
The Big East Is Alive And Well While Former Programs…Not So Much
When the conference fell apart two years ago, the strength of the Big East conference was in serious doubt. Two years later, the conference has six representatives in the NCAA Tournament.
Villanova Crushes Xavier To Win The Big East Tournament
Villanova beat Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East Tournament title on Saturday.
Villanova Escapes Providence To Advance To Big East Tournament Final
Villanova defeated Providence 63-61 to advance in the Big East Tournament.
Villanova Demolishes Marquette, 84-49, In Big East Quarters
The Wildcats took down Marquette in the Big East Tournament on Thursday.
Wildcats Hoping For Happier Ending At Big East Tournament
Villanova will enter the Big East Tourney with the top seed.
#6 Villanova Dominates Seton Hall 80-54
Darrun Hilliard led #6 Villanova over Seton Hall with 18 points.
Villanova Avenges Loss With 69-53 Win Over Georgetown
#7 Villanova defeated Georgetown on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
#4 Villanova Gets Stunned At Georgetown, 78-58
The loss to Georgetown dropped Villanova's record to 17-2 on the season.
Seton Hall Hands Villanova First Loss In OT Thriller
#6 Villanova fell to 13-1 after losing 66-61 against Seton Hall in overtime.
St. Joe's And Villanova Could Be Dancing With Each Other
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Nova Stunned By Seton Hall Buzzer Beater In Big East Tourney Opener
Sterling Gibbs hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer and Seton Hall stunned No. 3 Villanova 64-63 in a thrilling Big East quarterfinal Thursday, a loss that could cost the Wildcats a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
6th-Ranked Villanova Falls 101-80 To No. 18 Creighton
Villanova had won six straight since its loss to the Bluejays last month. The Wildcats never led after the first minute.
Villanova Holds Off Marquette, 94-85 In OT
Ryan Arcidiacono coolly guided No. 4 Villanova to a 94-85 overtime victory over Marquette on Saturday.
No. 6 Villanova Romps Past DePaul, 88-62
The Wildcats made a whopping 19 of 26 shots in the second half as they continue to steamroll through the revamped conference.
Villanova Romps Over Providence 91-61
JayVaughn Pinkston scored 19 points to lead Villanova in a 91-61 romp over Providence on Sunday night.
Villanova Cruises Past Rider 88-67, Remains Unbeaten
Freshman Josh Hart came off the bench to score 19 points and No. 8 Villanova stayed perfect with an 88-67 rout of Rider on Saturday.
Old Big East To Become 'American Athletic Conference'
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Jay Wright Was Doubting Himself During Nova's Slow Start
Villanova coach Jay Wright says he was doubting himself during the team's early season struggles.
Marquette Coach Buzz Williams Leads Team Despite Never Playing College Basketball
It's a rarity at this level, in any sport, for a head coach to have had no playing experience in college. It hasn't prevented Williams from guiding Marquette to the Sweet 16 the last two seasons and a 60-30 regular season record in the Big East.
Big East: One More Time, With Feeling
The death of the Big East as we know it hit home last week as 14 teams arrived at the World's Most Famous Arena (Connecticut was ineligible). Next season, the "Catholic 7" will be reportedly joined by Butler, Creighton, and Xavier in a basketball-only conference that has paid to keep the Big East name.
Five Things: Goodbye Big East, Buckeyes Win Big Ten, And West Coast Blues
Yesterday was a relatively drama-free Selection Sunday. Joe Lunardi was a perfect 68 for 68, as Middle Tennessee State, St. Mary's, Boise State, and La Salle claimed the final spots in the field. Louisville, Gonzaga, Kansas, and Indiana earned the top seeds.
Rothstein Files: Previewing The 9 Major Conference Tourneys With Predictions
Jim Larranaga's team has had a banner season, but they'll likely have to beat Duke for a second time this season -- this time with Ryan Kelly -- to reinforce their potential to go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
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