Seven BIG EAST teams will start their seasons before the weekend, including a notable showdown on Tuesday between No. 19/19 Marquette and South Dakota State.
Off To An Early Start
Seven BIG EAST teams will take advantage of the early calendar and tip off their 2018-19 women’s basketball seasons before the weekend, including a trio on Tuesday. No. 19/19 Marquette takes the court first at 12:30 p.m. ET as the nationally ranked Golden Eagles host an always competitive South Dakota State squad, which Villanova eliminated from the NCAA Tournament this past March. Seton Hall follows at 2 p.