Marquette narrowly defeats Xavier in Big East tournament

Marquette defeated Xavier 89-87 in the Big East tournament, advancing to the semifinals. Xavier's Ryan Conwell scored 38 points, but a last-second 3-pointer added to the heartbreak for bettors, as Marquette was favored by 2.5 points. The game ended dramatically after Marquette secured a lead with two seconds left. Conwell's late shot changed the final score but did not alter the outcome for Xavier, which needed a win to strengthen its March Madness chances. Xavier now awaits Selection Sunday, uncertain of its tournament fate. Marquette will face top-seeded St. John's in the next round.