UConn men's basketball team aims for Big East regular-season title: 'First part of three goals' The fourth-ranked UConn men’s basketball team is on the verge of securing its record 12th Big East regular-season championship, with a decisive victory over Marquette set for Saturday at Fiserv Forum. A win would break a tie with Georgetown for the most titles in league history, as the Huskies currently share the lead with the Hoyas. The game, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, represents the first step toward achieving a trio of goals outlined by the team, including a Big East tournament title and a national championship. UConn, ranked No. 4 in the nation, enters the matchup with a 17-2 record in conference play and a 27-3 overall mark. The Huskies’ pursuit of the regular-season title is complicated by the league standings, as they could share the crown with St. John’s if both teams win their final regular-season games. However, a UConn victory would secure at least a share of the title, with the possibility of an outright win if St. John’s loses to Seton Hall on Friday night. The outcome of Saturday’s game will also determine the Huskies’ seeding in the upcoming Big East tournament, where they could claim the top or second seed depending on results. Senior forward Alex Karaban, the only current player to have won two national championships, emphasized the difficulty of winning the regular-season title. “It’s extremely hard to do,” he said. “This is a championship we’ve been working for since mid-December. It’s super-impressive because teams get hot, teams get cold, teams go through injury spurts. Really, it’s who’s the toughest team, the most resilient. Winning the regular-season championship is really hard to do, and I think it’s really impressive to win.#big_east #dan_hurley #uconn #marquette #alex_karaban
UConn men’s basketball team eyes regular-season title in showdown against Marquette The UConn men’s basketball team is set to face Marquette in a crucial regular-season finale at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, with a win securing at least a share of the Big East regular-season championship. The Huskies, currently ranked No. 4 in the league, enter the game with a 27-3 overall record and a 17-2 conference mark, while Marquette holds a 11-19 record and 6-13 Big East slate. The matchup, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, will determine whether UConn retains its position in the tournament seeding or faces challenges from the Golden Eagles. Marquette’s performance in recent weeks has complicated UConn’s path to the tournament’s No. 7 seed. The Golden Eagles, who previously lost five straight games, defeated Providence by 22 points in a dominant showing, showcasing their potential to climb the standings. Coach Dan Hurley acknowledged Marquette’s improved play, calling them a “scary team” capable of upsetting even top-tier opponents. “They’re dangerous,” Hurley said. “It’s a tough game, it’s a scary game. But then I think they’re a scary team for people in New York (in the Big East Tournament), too.” For UConn, the game carries significant weight beyond the standings. A victory would mark the program’s 12th regular-season title, surpassing Villanova’s previous record and breaking a seven-year tie. The Huskies, however, have faced challenges in maintaining their dominance. In their previous matchup at Gampel Pavilion in early January, UConn held Marquette to 32.2% shooting and led by as many as 23 points, but the Golden Eagles have since improved. Solo Ball, a key player for UConn, emphasized the importance of the game. “This game that we’re going into right now is a championship.#uconn_men_basketball #marquette_men_basketball #fiserv_forum #big_east #dan_hurley
