Big East Saturday

Every team in the Big East in action to with a 5 game marathon starting with Marquette and #6 Xavier at noon and closing with another game with major tournament implications for two bubble teams Seton Hall and Georgetown at 9pm

12 PM Marquette @ #6 Xavier

While the Musketeers were the first team in college hoops to reach 20 win they're coming off if a lackluster performance against a St John's team that has yet to win a conference game. They will have to play much better today against a Marquette team that is looking to earn a signature win for their resume. While Marquette has the size to match up with Xavier in Fischer, and Ellenson I believe it's the guards that will be the difference in this game. Myles Davis experience and leadership wil help Xavier win a close one 78-70. 

2PM DePaul @ Creighton 

DePaul is riding high after an upset of #11 Providence while Creighton looked to snap a 3 game losing streak where they were absolutely crushed by Villanova by 25 last time out. The Blue Jays won by 11 in the first meeting. I look for coachjstags McDermott to have his guys really focused and ready to play today. Creighton get back in the win coloum 80-68. 

2:30PM #3Villanova @ #11 Providence

'Game of the Day'

Providence is the only Big East team to beat Villanova in the past calander year after an overtime win in Philly 2 weeks ago.  They have them at home this time around, can they complete the season sweep?? The main question is will Ben Bentil play and if he does how effective will he be? After going down in the first half against DePaul Providence struggled and ultimately lost. Losing the leading scorer in the conference will certainly be hard to over come if he is unable to go as Nova will be able to give more attention to Dunn. Wildcats get revenge in a big way against a Providence team that struggles at home and could be without their leading scorer. Nova 85-70

4:30 PM Butler @ St John's

The way Chris Mullen has be able to get his guys to compete night in and night out has been fun to watch. They lack a true point guard and size and depth at this point in his first year but they always play with great effort. While I believe they are due for a win after a few close losses against some good teams I don't think they get it today Dunham, Jones, and Martin will be too much to handle. Butler 85-68. 

9PM Georgetown @ Seton Hall

Both teams are 6-4 in Big East play and play each other 2 times in their next 3 games. Seton Hall has arguably been playing its best basketball of the season, in the midst of a 3 game winning streak, behind its star sophomore Isaiah Whitehead. While Georgetown has lost 3 of their last 4.  Whitehead has really developed this year as a PG and played maybe his best game on Wednesday (21pts, 8asts). This game is important for both teams as they may be battling for an at large bid come selection Sunday. Seton Hall is at home wearing the throwback jerseys tonight in what should be a wild crowd. SHU wins 78-70