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Big East Conference, Madison Square Garden announce 10-year hoops extension

Xavier head coach Travis Steele on his team's performance in a 62-47 loss to Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout on Dec. 8, 2018 Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com

The Big East Conference and Madison Square Garden announced Sunday a 10-year extension of their agreement to host the Big East Tournament through 2028.

This is good news for Xavier fans hoping to see the Musketeers capture a tournament title at the world's most famous arena.

The agreement also keeps the tournament on its traditional date through the length of the deal.

"It's a big day," Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a televised interview.