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The Big East schedule was officially announced today, and Marquette’s schedule is now complete. Opponents were already known, but dates are now set in stone. Some times still have not been announced. Marquette will appear on national TV as many as 17 times in the 2012-2013 season, beginning on Nov. 9 with the Carrier Classic […]

The four coveted double-byes for the first two rounds of the Big East Tournament are still up for grabs. Six teams are within two games of each other and there is plenty of basketball to be played over the next two weeks. Here’s a breakdown of each team and what their chances are of waiting […]

Following Marquette’s 64-50 win over Milwaukee on Dec. 22, Marquette head coach Buzz Williams said his team would find out a lot about themselves over the next two weeks. If two things are apparent from the Golden Eagles 1-3 stretch over that time period, it is that 1) they have the ability to play with […]

T-1. No. 1/1 Syracuse (15-0, 2-0) Last week: Win vs. Seton Hall 75-49; Win at DePaul 87-68 Next week: 1/4 at Providence; 1/7 vs. No. 20 Marquette Roundup: The Orange remain perfect after two blowout wins to begin the Big East season. After a rocky freshman season, center Fab Melo has come on strong in […]

*NOTE* Every Monday, writers Mark Strotman, Andrei Greska and Mike Nelson will take a look back at the week that was in the Big East, as well as a look forward at each Big East team’s schedule for the next seven days. Cincinnati (9-3) Last Week: Win vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 101-53, vs. Chicago State 95-60 […]

With the news becoming official that West Virginia will in fact be leaving for the Big 12, it’s an appropriate time to remember to savor this last season of the Big East. Here is Marquette Tribune columnist Erik Schmidt with his take on the situation (from Thursday’s print edition). Right now, the Big East is […]