Marquette women’s basketball looks for its first BIG EAST Tournament Championship since 2017, taking on the No. 1 UConn Huskies Monday night in the finals at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
The Golden Eagles (18-5, 14-4 BIG EAST) are coming off a 64-59 win over the Creighton Bluejays Sunday. Despite a few chances Creighton down the stretch to either tie or take the lead, Marquette was able to hold on.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be playing in the finals tomorrow against Connecticut,” head coach Megan Duffy said. “Just overall proud of our group to hang in there towards the end, make big plays, big shots led by Selena Lott.