Big East semis takeaways: Xavier blasts Creighton, Marquette sends UConn packing
Xavier blasted Creighton from the jump, opening up a 14-point lead in just over 12 minutes, while Marquette held off Connecticut 70-68 at Ma...MARCH 11, 2023
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-6 Marquette
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Connecticut falls short as Hawkins misses 3-pt FG at the buzzer
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Connecticut falls short as Hawkins misses 3-pt FG at the buzzer
'This is what it's all about' — Shaka Smart speaks on Marquette defeating UConn to advance to the Big East Championship
Marquette's Head Coach Shaka Smart is fired up after the Golden Eagles survive UConn's upset bid 70-68
'They said it was their house but we got the win' — Tyler Kolek expresses his excitement on Marquette's huge win over UConn
Marquette's Tyler Kolek scores a layup to add to his 14-point first-half performance against UConn.
KEY PLAYERS
Tyler Kolek MARQ - #11 G
17 pts (6-11 FG), 6 ast
Adama Sanogo UCONN - #21 F
19 pts (8-12 FG), 11 reb
Tristen Newton UCONN - #2 G
7 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast
Kam Jones MARQ - #1 G
14 pts (3-7 3pt), 6 reb
