Midweek Round-Up
BIG EAST women’s basketball teams combined for 6-1 midweek record, including a 4-0 stretch between Wednesday and Thursday. Butler (4-0), St. John’s (3-0) and -/RV Villanova (3-0) all extended their undefeated streaks, while the Red Storm and No. 16/16 DePaul (2-1) began Thanksgiving Week tournament play with impressive wins over Purdue and -/RV Princeton, respectively. Also of note, Xavier (4-1) knocked off ACC foe Wake Forest by double digits, while Providence (1-2) claimed its first win of the season. Tournament play continues today, with St. John’s facing No. 2/2 Connecticut, the Blue Demons tasked with Kansas State and Georgetown tipping off in Las Vegas against RV/RV Buffalo.