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PREVIEW: Marquette looks to continue past success against St. John’s

Megan Duffy and John Tartamella talk pregame ahead of Marquette's 94-85 victory Jan.10. Duffy and Tartamella coached with each other at St. John's in the 2011-12 season.

CHICAGO — Marquette women’s basketball looks to punch its fourth straight ticket to the BIG EAST Tournament Finals, taking on the St. John’s Red Storm Sunday night in the semifinals.

The Golden Eagles are coming off a 72-59 win over the Villanova Wildcats Saturday. Marquette’s defense and dominance at the free-throw line in the fourth quarter allowed the Golden Eagles to overcome third-quarter struggles. MU outscored the Wildcats 27-17 in the final frame.