The 2019 Big East men's basketball tournament reached a critical point Friday night, as four teams battled for a pair of spots in the championship game.
The top-seeded Villanova Wildcats survived a tough test against the surging Xavier Musketeers, while the nightcap featured Big East Player of the Year Markus Howard (Marquette) going head-to-head with Seton Hall star Myles Powell.
Below is a look at the latest action from Madison Square Garden.
2019 Big East Tournament Semifinals (March 15)
No. 1 Villanova 71, No. 4 Xavier 67 (OT)
No. 2 Marquette vs.