5 Big East Tournament Predictions
Start writing a post
Sports

5 Big East Tournament Predictions

Who will win it all?

8
5 Big East Tournament Predictions
friarbasketball.com

Tournament season for college basketball is finally upon us, and if there's one conference that certainly won't fail to offer up an exciting start to post-season play, it's the Big East. While I might hold a slight bias in this regard, the Big East is looking to send 7 of its 10 teams to the NCAA Tournament this year, the second most out of any conference. From arguably the best team in the country, Villanova, to the gritty and talented Providence squad, this year's tournament in NYC will certainly be exciting to watch. Below are some of my insights and predictions about what will go down this year at Madison Square Garden:

1. First Round (#9 Georgetown Vs. #8 St. Johns; #7 Xavier Vs. #10 DePaul)


The First Round of the Tournament features #7 Xavier who quickly dipped down into the lower portion of the league after losing their star point guard, Edmond Sumner to an injury. Still, look for Xavier to pull out the win against a struggling DePaul team who has only won a mere 2 games in the conference this year. On the other side of things, the Georgetown Vs. St. Johns game should be an entertaining matchup to watch. Georgetown should pull this one out, but throughout the season they have been very bipolar so it could come down to the wire.

2. Quarterfinal-1st Group (#1 Villanova Vs. #9 Georgetown; #4 Marquette Vs. #5 Seton Hall)


In the next round, look for Villanova to pummel Georgetown, just as they did in the last game of the regular season. Marquette Vs. Seton Hall on the other hand should be a close and very competitive game, but I think The Hall will ultimately fall victim to the deadly outside shooting of Marquette which knocked off Villanova earlier this year.

3. Quarterfinal-2nd Group (#2 Butler Vs. #7 Xavier; #3 Providence Vs. #6 Creighton)


Butler Vs. Xavier would've been fun to watch at the beginning of the season when both teams were neck and neck in the standings, but look for Butler to win handily over Xavier in this game. The Providence Vs. Creighton game should be super close, but I think the Friars are going to be too hot to stop as they currently hold the longest win streak in the conference with 6.

4. Semifinal Round (#1 Villanova vs. #4 Marquette; #3 Providence vs. #2 Butler)


Marquette beat Villanova earlier this year, but that is when they were playing at home with their rambunctious crowd. Look for Villanova to win this game, but it'll be close for sure. Providence and Butler will be a razor thin matchup... one of those games where one error could cost the entire game. Still, I think Providence will squeak on by in this one and head to the championship

5. Championship (#3 Providence Vs. #1 Villanova)

It couldn't get any better than this... a Villanova Vs. Providence matchup in the final round of the tournament. These teams have had a bitter rivalry since the realignment of the Big East in 2013. Coach Cooley and the Friars will be coming in hot and I'm going to toss my hat in the ring with my own team. Go Friars!






Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

71147
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

133024
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments