The Golden Eagles open the postseason against Xavier in the quarterfinals of the Big East torunament in New York.

The Big East Tournament continues this afternoon at Madison Square Garden with the Marquette Golden Eagles (22-9, 13-7) taking on the Xavier Musketeers (21-10, 13-7). Xavier needs to win in order to cement their case for a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Musketeers have won seven in a row and nine out of ten.

After playing a pair of two-point thrillers during the regular season, Xavier and Marquette match up for the third time Thursday afternoon at MSG.