2026 Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket, Schedule, and Viewing Guide The 2026 Big East women’s basketball tournament is set to begin this week, with the top-seeded Connecticut Huskies poised to dominate the competition. UConn, which finished the regular season with a perfect 31-0 record, will face a daunting path to the championship, but their dominance this season makes them the clear favorite. The Huskies’ 47-game winning streak, the longest in NCAA women’s basketball history, and their average margin of victory—over 37 points per game—underscore their overwhelming strength. Only two previous UConn teams had a higher average win margin, highlighting the program’s unparalleled dominance. The tournament will be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, with games broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN. Villanova, the No. 2 seed, will be the Huskies’ most formidable early-round challenge, having lost to UConn by a combined 63 points in their two regular-season matchups. However, the Wildcats’ 16-4 conference record ensures they will be a tough opponent in the quarterfinals. Other notable teams include No. 3 Seton Hall, which advanced to the quarterfinals after a thrilling overtime victory over St. John’s, and No. 5 Creighton, which defeated Marquette in a close matchup. The tournament schedule kicks off on Friday, March 6, with the first-round games. UConn quickly advanced to the quarterfinals, crushing No. 8 Georgetown by 45 points. Villanova also moved on after a 8-point win over Providence, while Seton Hall edged out St. John’s in a low-scoring contest. The semifinals will feature UConn against Creighton on Sunday, March 8, followed by a matchup between Villanova and the winner of the earlier semifinal.#big_east #peacock #mohegan_sun_arena #connecticut_huskies #nbc_sn
No. 1 UConn, Creighton to Play in BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals The top-ranked and top-seeded UConn women’s basketball team will face No. 5-seed Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament semifinals on Sunday. The game, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, will be broadcast on peacock/NBC Sports Network and the UConn Sports Network from Learfield (FOX Sports 97.9). UConn, which entered the tournament with a perfect 32-0 record and a 20-0 mark in the BIG EAST regular season, is seeking its 31st conference tournament title and 24th as a member of the league. The Huskies have now won 12 consecutive conference tournament championships. UConn advanced to the semifinals with an 84-39 victory over No. 8-seed Georgetown in the quarterfinals. Senior Serah Williams led the team with a season-high 14 points and seven rebounds, while UConn recorded 42 points off turnovers during the game. The Huskies’ dominance was evident, as they outscored Georgetown in every statistical category. The matchup against Creighton marks a rematch of a Feb. 11 game in Storrs, where UConn defeated the Bluejays 94-44. Sophomore Allie Ziebell contributed 20 points off the bench in that contest. UConn’s all-time record against Creighton is 14-0, showcasing a significant advantage in their series history. Creighton, the No. 5 seed, advanced to the semifinals by defeating No. 4-seed Marquette 57-44. Ava Zediker leads the Bluejays with 13.5 points per game, and head coach Jim Flanery, in his 24th season at Creighton, will face UConn for the first time in the tournament. UConn’s performance this season has been highlighted by its dominance in the BIG EAST.#uconn #creighton #big_east_tournament #mohegan_sun_arena #serah_williams
