Marquette vs Creighton: BIG EAST Tournament Opener

0:00On March 5th, Marquette Women's Basketball kicks off the B.I.G.E.T. tournament on Saturday against 5th seeded Craton. The 4th seeded Golden Eagles tip off at 2.30 p.m., Eastern Time or 1.30 p.m. Central, with coverage on Peacock and NBCSN. The team split their regular season matchups, each winning at home. Marquette wrapped up the regular season strong, tying for third place in the conference after two straight wins. Marquette's marks their 21st tournament appearance, and they've won 15 of their first round games historically. The team also made history with three all-conference elections this week. Skylar Forbes and Halley Vice earned first team honors, while Lee Volker made the second team. It's the first time the program has landed three players on those squads, and the second time with two on first team. Forbes grabbed the final player of the week award, highlighting their standout season. The Golden Eagles bring tons of experience, returning every player from last year despite some injuries along the way. Craton leaves the all-time series 20-15, but Marquette has won all three prior tournament

1:04meetings. Volker is just 18 points from 1000 for her career. Fans are set for an intense opener as these rivals clash again, with Marquette aiming to build on their momentum and push deep into the bracket.