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Marquette’s lack of defense leads to loss against UConn in Big East semifinals

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Foul trouble and lack of defense proved to be an opponent that the Marquette women’s basketball team could not overcome Sunday afternoon.

The Golden Eagles were overwhelmed by the Huskies as they fell 81-52 at Mohegan Sun Arena in the Big East Tournament semifinals for the second year in a row.

UConn will appear in its 26th Big East final and 19th consecutive final.

“I felt like that was the UConn of March that we’re used to seeing,” Marquette head coach Megan Duffy said. “I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished this season through a lot of ups and downs.