The 2018 Big East men's basketball tournament kept on rolling as Madison Square Garden played host to the semifinals on Friday night.
Villanova and Xavier—ranked Nos. 2 and 3 in the nation, respectively—entered the night with their sights set on a third heavyweight showdown, but it was not meant to be.
Check out the scores and schedule,which will be updated as the action unfolds, as well as a recap of Friday night's games.
March 9 Results
Game 7: (5) Providence 75, (1) Xavier 72 (OT)
Game 8: (2) Villanova vs.