The University of Connecticut's men's basketball team, the UConn Huskies, clinched their first Big East Tournament title since 2011 with a decisive 73-57 victory over Marquette. This win at Madison Square Garden marks a significant achievement for the Huskies, as it not only secures their eighth Big East Tournament title, tying with Georgetown for the most in conference history but also solidifies their position as a strong contender for the NCAA tournament. The victory is particularly noteworthy given the team's performance throughout the season, including a perfect 7-0 record at Madison Square Garden. The Huskies' success in the tournament, which included two blowouts and a closer game against St. John's, has led to speculation that they could be the #1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. After a slow start, UConn restored order, getting the 'machine humming' and rolling toward their first Big East tourney title since 2011, effectively punching their ticket to the NCAA tournament.
No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011 https://t.co/4bFiHFPE6e
π No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011 The Huskiesβ eighth Big East Tournament title matched Georgetown for the most in conference history. https://t.co/iTkPVZfOGq
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UConn wins first Big East Tournament title since 2011. Two blowouts sandwiched around Friday night's closer one against St. John's.
.@UConnMBB wins its first Big East Tournament title since 2011, the year they won the National Championship. The Huskies went 7-0 at Madison Square Garden this season. https://t.co/kgx0KFnBA3
As Dan Patrick would say: You canβt stop the @UConnHuskies, you can only hope to contain them. The Big East tournament championship, much like the regular season title, is headed back to Storrs after a 73-57 victory over Marquette. #UConn could be the #1 overall seed tomorrow.
Now on @njdotcom Big East Tournament: UConn captures first title since 2011, makes case for No. 1 overall seed https://t.co/DpUhi3dJKp https://t.co/TZSG7eAOJY
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On a bad day for NCAA Tournament No. 1 seeds, UConn restored order. After a painfully slow start, the Huskies got the machine humming and are rolling toward their first Big East tourney title since 2011.