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The top-ranked UConn women's basketball team (20-1, 17-0 BIG EAST) concludes the regular season tonight vs. Marquette (17-4, 14-3) at 8 p.m. UConn is 10-0 all-time vs. Marquette. In the teams' first meeting this season on Feb. 5, Bueckers scored 30 points as UConn beat Marquette, 87-58. This is UConn's first game at home since Feb. 10. The Huskies played their last five games on the road. The Huskies won the BIG EAST regular season and will be the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming BIG EAST Tournament that kicks off this Friday March 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Unfortunately the public will not be allowed to attend any of the games. 
Last time out - Freshmen Aaliyah Edwards (24 points, 14 rebounds) and Paige Bueckers (20 points, 14 assists) had double-doubles to lead UConn past Butler, 97-68, Saturday. Bueckers broke the UConn single-game assist record vs. the Bulldogs. Edwards set season highs in points and rebounds while shooting 9-for-10 from the field. UConn scored 48 points in the paint vs. Butler.
The Marquette University Golden Eagles are surging with a five game winning streak heading into tonight's game. MU hasn’t lost since dropping back-to-back games against UConn and DePaul in a three-day span in early February. MU is anchored by seniors Selena Lott (15.4 ppg.) and Lauren Van Kleunen (13.1 ppg.), who have had excellent 2020-21 seasons.
2019-20 BIG EAST All-Freshman Team selection Camryn Taylor has also taken her game to another level, averaging 11.6 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds. MU has typically gone with a nine-player rotation. Marquette is ranked second in the BIG EAST and will be the No. 2 seed in this weekend's BIG EAST Tournament.
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:
Site: Gampel Pavilion - Capacity 10,167
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Series: UConn leads, 10-0
Last meeting: No. 3 UConn 87, Marquette 58, in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 5, 2021
TV: CBS Sports Network (John Sadak, Julianna Viani)
Radio: UConn IMG Sports Network on 97.9 ESPN (Bob Joyce & Debbie Fiske) Pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to tip.
Marquette roster - Head coach: Megan Duffey 2nd year
Marquette game notes
UConn roster - Head coach: Geno Auriemma 36th year
UConn game notes
UConn season stats
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UConn WBB in the news -
• The No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team plays its final game of the regular season vs. Marquette today
• Freshmen Aaliyah Edwards (24 points, 14 rebounds) and Paige Bueckers (20 points, 14 assists) led UConn past Butler, 97-68, Saturday. Bueckers set the UConn single-game assist record in the game.
• UConn clinched the BIG EAST regular season title with a win at Creighton. The Huskies have won 27 regular season championships, including 20 as members of the BIG EAST. UConn will be the No. 1 seed in this weekend’s BIG EAST Tournament.
• Freshman phenom Paige Bueckers leads UConn in points, assists, steals and three-point field goal percentage. In addition to the UConn single-game assist record, she has already set the UConn freshman assist record with 130 in just 20 games.
• The Huskies are ranked No. 1 in the latest AP Poll. This is the 247th week all-time UConn has been ranked No. 1. The Huskies have earned the top spot in the poll in nine straight seasons and in 22 of the last 27 seasons. UConn has been ranked in the AP Poll for 523 consecutive weeks, including 296 straight weeks in the top 10.
BIG East Women's Basketball Standings
Next game: BIG East Conference Tournament - Saturday March 6 12:00 noon EST TV: Fox Sports 1 vs. St. Johns, Providence or Xaiver.
Last time out - Freshmen Aaliyah Edwards (24 points, 14 rebounds) and Paige Bueckers (20 points, 14 assists) had double-doubles to lead UConn past Butler, 97-68, Saturday. Bueckers broke the UConn single-game assist record vs. the Bulldogs. Edwards set season highs in points and rebounds while shooting 9-for-10 from the field. UConn scored 48 points in the paint vs. Butler.
The Marquette University Golden Eagles are surging with a five game winning streak heading into tonight's game. MU hasn’t lost since dropping back-to-back games against UConn and DePaul in a three-day span in early February. MU is anchored by seniors Selena Lott (15.4 ppg.) and Lauren Van Kleunen (13.1 ppg.), who have had excellent 2020-21 seasons.
2019-20 BIG EAST All-Freshman Team selection Camryn Taylor has also taken her game to another level, averaging 11.6 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds. MU has typically gone with a nine-player rotation. Marquette is ranked second in the BIG EAST and will be the No. 2 seed in this weekend's BIG EAST Tournament.
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:
Site: Gampel Pavilion - Capacity 10,167
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Series: UConn leads, 10-0
Last meeting: No. 3 UConn 87, Marquette 58, in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 5, 2021
TV: CBS Sports Network (John Sadak, Julianna Viani)
Radio: UConn IMG Sports Network on 97.9 ESPN (Bob Joyce & Debbie Fiske) Pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to tip.
Marquette roster - Head coach: Megan Duffey 2nd year
Marquette game notes
UConn roster - Head coach: Geno Auriemma 36th year
UConn game notes
UConn season stats
Marquette probable starters, sixth man:
Selena Lott, G, 5-11, Sr.; Lauren Van Kleunen, F, 6-2, R-Sr.; Camryn Taylor, F, 6-2, So.; Jordan King, G, 5-11, So.; Chloe Marotta, F, 6-1, Jr.; Taylor Valladay, G, 5-7, So.UConn probable starters, sixth man:
Christyn Williams, G, 5-11, Jr.; Olivia Nelson-Ododa, F, 6-5, Jr.; Evina Westbrook, G, 6-0, R-Jr.; Nika Muhl, G, 5-10, Fr.; Paige Bueckers, G, 5-11, Fr.; Aaliyah Edwards, F, 6-3, Fr.
No. 1 UConn women’s basketball vs. Marquette: time, how to watch, broadcasters, preview
When UConn and Marquette last played on Feb. 5, coach Geno Auriemma said that it was one of his team’s best outings of the season. The No. 1 Huskies will look to channel that same success int…
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UConn WBB in the news -
- How competitive was the Big East for the UConn women in their first year back? Here’s what the numbers say - Alexa Phillipou
- UConn’s Paige Bueckers is still scoring, and now she’s getting a bit more help - Doug Bonjour
- UConn women getting a taste of history on the road - Carl Adamec
- Chasing perfection: which Nika are you? - Daniel Connolly
• The No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team plays its final game of the regular season vs. Marquette today
• Freshmen Aaliyah Edwards (24 points, 14 rebounds) and Paige Bueckers (20 points, 14 assists) led UConn past Butler, 97-68, Saturday. Bueckers set the UConn single-game assist record in the game.
• UConn clinched the BIG EAST regular season title with a win at Creighton. The Huskies have won 27 regular season championships, including 20 as members of the BIG EAST. UConn will be the No. 1 seed in this weekend’s BIG EAST Tournament.
• Freshman phenom Paige Bueckers leads UConn in points, assists, steals and three-point field goal percentage. In addition to the UConn single-game assist record, she has already set the UConn freshman assist record with 130 in just 20 games.
• The Huskies are ranked No. 1 in the latest AP Poll. This is the 247th week all-time UConn has been ranked No. 1. The Huskies have earned the top spot in the poll in nine straight seasons and in 22 of the last 27 seasons. UConn has been ranked in the AP Poll for 523 consecutive weeks, including 296 straight weeks in the top 10.
- Paige Bueckers was named one of five finalists for the 2021 Nancy Lieberman Award, as announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Monday.
- Only two UConn players have yet to take a 3 point shot this season, Piath Gabriel and Aaliyah Edwards.
BIG East Women's Basketball Standings
BIG East WBB Minute: Seeding On The Line For Monday’s Finales
Charlie Creme's Bracketology - Updated 3/1/2021 (note the names of the regional brackets)Next game: BIG East Conference Tournament - Saturday March 6 12:00 noon EST TV: Fox Sports 1 vs. St. Johns, Providence or Xaiver.
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