Two league openers will air on FS2, starting Thursday with St. John’s at RV Marquette and followed Friday with Xavier at Butler.
BIG EAST Notes - 12.26
League Play Liftoff
BIG EAST play gets under way on Thursday for eight out of 10 teams, including a nationally televised tilt between RV Marquette and St. John’s. The two most recent BIG EAST Tournament champions meet at the Al McGuire Center where the Golden Eagles won their first league crown nine months ago. Tipoff on FS2 is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Xavier visits Butler the following day at 7 p.