In a thrilling conclusion to the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden, the Golden Eagles of Marquette secured a victory over Villanova in overtime, with a final score of 71-65. The game, which went down to the wire, saw both teams tied at the end of regulation, leading to an intense overtime period. Initially, Marquette appeared to have won the game at the buzzer with a shot from Kam Jones, but after review, officials ruled the shot was not released in time, extending the game into overtime. Despite Villanova's efforts to come back after trailing for most of the second half, Marquette, favored by -3.5, ultimately clinched the win. This loss adds to Villanova's challenging season, potentially impacting their chances in the NCAA tournament selection due to their record of 15 losses, with Villanova's bubble likely popped.
FINAL: Marquette 71, Villanova 65. In overtime. What a game to cap a fantastic day of hoops at the Garden. Villanova's bubble has likely popped. 15 losses is a massive eyesore. Three Quad 3 losses, 4-11 against Quadrant 1. Wins over Texas Tech, UNC & Creighton only go so far.
Marquette was SO CLOSE to calling game π¬ Shot did NOT count, headed to OT. (via @CBBonFOX) https://t.co/0MaPlPhhLX
Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/DDuSPRlYOt
KAM JONES WAS THIS CLOSE π INSTEAD, MORE OVERTIME π³ (via @MarquetteMBB) https://t.co/JMuoZk2Aa2
Kam Jones was VERY CLOSE to a game-winner, but the shot was a little too late. Villanova and Marquette are headed to OT π° (via @CBBonFOX) https://t.co/03qHM22mej
The buzzer beater is waved off Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/TfUKv94QOG
BASKET IS RULED NO GOOD Villanova and Marquette going to OT https://t.co/RhQcze1HSA
Marquette apparently beats Villanova at the buzzer. But after review, officals ruled that Kam Jones did not get it off in time. So, we go to overtime. https://t.co/8HsEAmP9Lj
Marquette was THIS CLOSE to winning it at the buzzer! Only in March! @MarkTitusShow https://t.co/2aTkRK0lDP
WE ARE GOING TO OVERTIME! @MarquetteMBB x @NovaMBB https://t.co/WgFYYasapM
THE MARQUETTE SHOT IS RULED NO GOOD AND WEβRE GOING TO OVERTIME π€― https://t.co/RiYjjeKlGE
Marquette-Villanova going down to the buzzer. Tie game, Marquette at half court, 2.3 seconds left. Villanova has scrapped back after trailing most of the second half.
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