UNCASVILLE, CT – Marquette and St. John’s entered Saturday’s Big East tournament quarterfinal matchup looking to separate itself from the other on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament with a win.
The Golden Eagles (21-9, 13-7 Big East) did just that as they took down the Red Storm 57-47 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
“I’m just thrilled,” Marquette head coach Megan Duffy said. “What a great game by our team. I thought our grit and toughness throughout the 40 minutes was really impressive. Just so proud of our grit led by Chloe Marotta, especially her second half.”
With the win, the Golden Eagles advanced to their seventh straight Big East Tournament semifinal.