WBB Falls to No. 1 Seed UConn in BIG EAST Semifinals
3/10/2024 4:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - The Marquette University women's basketball team fell 58-29 to No. 1 seed UConn in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Golden Eagles (23-8, 11-7 BIG EAST) were led by Liza Karlen, who had 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Mackenzie Hare had nine points and was a perfect 3-of-3 from three.
UConn (28-5, 18-0 BIG EAST) was led by Paige Bueckers, who had 27 points and 12 rebounds.
NOTABLES:
The Golden Eagles (23-8, 11-7 BIG EAST) were led by Liza Karlen, who had 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Mackenzie Hare had nine points and was a perfect 3-of-3 from three.
UConn (28-5, 18-0 BIG EAST) was led by Paige Bueckers, who had 27 points and 12 rebounds.
NOTABLES:
- Liza Karlen led the team in scoring for the 15th time this season.
- Mackenzie Hare was perfect from three for the second time this season.
- With the NCAA Tournament looming, Marquette will now await its postseason fate. The NCAA Tournament selection show will take place Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Team Stats
Marq
UConn
FG%
.222
.479
3FG%
.150
.389
FT%
1.000
.500
RB
30
38
TO
12
11
STL
3
5
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