UConn has clinched the title of Big East Tournament champions, following their victory over Marquette with a score of 73-57 in the final game held on Saturday. This triumph marks another achievement for the program under the guidance of Dan Hurley, who is in his sixth year as coach. With this win, the Huskies are on a high, having won 21 of their last 22 games, and they are now set to defend their national title in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Donovan Clingan was the standout player for UConn, scoring 22 points and securing 16 rebounds. His performance was pivotal in helping UConn recover from a slow start and secure their first conference tournament victory since 2016, back when they were part of the AAC. UConn’s success has solidified their position as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, according to Jerry Palm’s Bracketology. Moreover, with Purdue and Houston both facing defeats on Saturday, UConn has strengthened its case to be considered the No. 1 overall seed when the 68-team bracket is announced.
In the first half of the title game, Marquette, playing without their star guard Tyler Kolek due to an oblique injury, managed to slow down UConn’s momentum. However, UConn took control in the second half, with an impressive 63% shooting from the floor, turning the game around to lead 26-24 at halftime.
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The Big East Tournament saw intense competition, especially from bubble teams like St. John’s, Providence, and Seton Hall, all vying for conference supremacy. The tournament, held at Madison Square Garden in New York, was a showcase of collegiate basketball talent and competitive spirit.
For those interested in catching up on all the action, the games were available for live streaming on fuboTV, with updates and highlights provided through the CBS Sports App. The tournament schedule was packed with thrilling matchups, leading up to UConn’s victorious finish in the championship game against Marquette. Fans followed the tournament closely, eagerly awaiting updates, analysis, and highlights of their favorite teams and players as they battled it out on the court.