The 2025 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament will feature some of the sport’s most electric teams, players, and coaches, and it’s set to tip off on Friday.
With the No. 3 UConn Huskies aiming to defend their crown, the No. 23 Creighton Blue Jays hoping to upset the hierarchy, and teams like Villanova and Marquette ready to crash the party, this tournament is a must-watch for every hoops fan. But who will cut down the nets and claim the automatic NCAA Tournament bid? Let’s dive in!
Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament Overview
The Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament will take place March 7-10 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This has been the home of the tournament since 2021, providing a high-energy atmosphere for one of the most competitive conference championships in college basketball.
- Dates: March 7-10, 2025
- Location: Mohegan Sun Arena | Uncasville, CT
- TV Coverage: FS1, FS2, FOX, Big East Digital Network
- Defending Champion: UConn Huskies
- Format: 11 teams, single elimination
- NCAA Tournament Implications: Winner receives an automatic bid to March Madness
The top five seeds in this conference tournament will get first-round byes, making the regular season even more important for seeding advantages. With the bracket set and teams gearing up for battle, let’s take a closer look at the full schedule and the matchups to watch.
Full Schedule and Bracket
First Round: Friday, March 7
- Game 1 (11:00 a.m. ET): No. 8 St. John’s vs. No. 9 Butler
- Game 2 (1:30 p.m. ET): No. 7 Providence vs. No. 10 Georgetown
- Game 3 (4:00 p.m. ET): No. 6 DePaul vs. No. 11 Xavier
Quarterfinals: Saturday, March 8
- Game 4 (12:00 p.m. ET): No. 1 UConn vs. Winner of Game 1
- Game 5 (2:30 p.m. ET): No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 5 Villanova
- Game 6 (7:00 p.m. ET): No. 2 Creighton vs. Winner of Game 2
- Game 7 (9:30 p.m. ET): No. 3 Seton Hall vs. Winner of Game 3
Semifinals: Sunday, March 9
- Game 8 (2:30 p.m. ET): Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5
- Game 9 (5:00 p.m. ET): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7
Championship: Monday, March 10
- Game 10 (7:00 p.m. ET): Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 9
Key Matchups & Players to Watch
Marquette vs. Villanova (Quarterfinals)
The No. 4 vs. No. 5 matchup is historically the most competitive, and this one should be no different. Marquette’s defense has been a key factor all season, while Villanova’s balanced attack makes them a dangerous team in tournament play.
Potential Semifinal: UConn vs. Marquette/Villanova Winner
Assuming UConn, the tournament favorite, advances past the quarterfinals, they could face a real test against either Marquette or Villanova. Paige Bueckers has been dominant, but the Huskies have shown vulnerabilities when teams push them in transition.
Creighton’s Path to the Final
As the No. 2 seed, Creighton has been an offensive powerhouse this season. Their potential semifinal matchup against Seton Hall could be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair. Lauren Jensen will be crucial to Creighton’s success.
How to Watch the Big East Tournament
- First Round (March 7): Big East Digital Network via FloSports
- Quarterfinals (March 8): FS1, FS2
- Semifinals (March 9): FOX
- Championship Game (March 10): FS1
- Streaming: FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com, Fubo
Can Anyone Stop UConn?
The UConn Huskies enter the tournament as the No. 1 seed, boasting a dominant 18-0 conference record. Led by Paige Bueckers, this squad has steamrolled opponents throughout the season. However, anything can happen in conference tournaments.
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Teams like Creighton, Villanova, and Seton Hall have enough firepower to challenge UConn if they get hot. Could this be the year someone finally dethrones the Huskies?
UConn has noticeably looked less dominant than it usually does, so this would be the year to strike. Still, the Huskies have now won 11 straight conference tournaments, including four straight Big East Tournament titles.
With so much talent and drama unfolding in Connecticut, this tournament will set the stage for March Madness. The automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament is on the line, and every team will be leaving everything on the court.
Prediction
- Championship Matchup: UConn vs. Creighton
- Winner: UConn
No matter what happens, expect buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and unforgettable moments in the Big East Tournament. Will the Huskies claim their 30th conference tournament title, or will the field take them down?
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