Illinois pushes past DePaul

Mark Smith shot 40 percent from the field and made just one of his five 3-point attempts.

Marquette beats DePaul in Big East final, heads to NCAAs

Natisha Hiedeman scored 28 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and Amani Wilborn added 20 points to help Marquette secure a trip to the NCAA Tournament with an 86-78 victory over DePaul to win the Big East crown Tuesday night.

No. 1 Villanova hangs on against DePaul

Josh Hart scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 13 as No. 1 Villanova barely held off DePaul, 68-65 on Wednesday night, the Wildcats' 19th straight win.