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
11 Connecticut vs
-6 Marquette
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Connecticut falls short as Hawkins misses 3-pt FG at the buzzer
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Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
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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
KEY PLAYS
LEAD CHANGE
UCONN 24 MARQ 24
MARQ STREAK
UCONN 49 MARQ 56
LEAD CHANGE
UCONN 60 MARQ 60
UCONN STREAK
UCONN 60 MARQ 63
UCONN KEY PLAY
UCONN 68 MARQ 70
UCONN KEY STAT
UCONN 68 MARQ 70
