After upsetting DePaul at the Al McGuire Center on Senior Day to end the regular season, Marquette women’s basketball traveled to Wintrust Arena and topped Villanova 72-59 in the BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals.
Despite poor shooting in the third quarter, the Golden Eagles never lost possession of the lead. Here’s a quick breakdown of head coach Megan Duffy’s first postseason win as head coach:
Game MVP
It was Lauren Van Kleunen’s veteran presence that made the difference for the Golden Eagles. She neared a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes.