No. 1 UConn Visits Marquette Saturday in BIG EAST Showdown
UConn’s unbeaten run continues as the top-ranked Huskies (26-0, 15-0 BIG EAST) travel to Milwaukee to face Marquette (16-9, 10-6) Saturday at 1 p. m. ET. The matchup pits UConn’s powerhouse offense and league streak against a Marquette squad aiming to protect home court at the Al McGuire Center.
Game snapshot
Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p. m. ET at the Al McGuire Center. UConn carries momentum from a dominant win over Creighton in which five players scored in double digits and the Huskies connected at a torrid rate from beyond the arc. Marquette comes in looking to rebound from a loss to Seton Hall and lean on its strength at home.
UConn form and key contributors
The Huskies have been near-impossible to slow this season, sitting undefeated in the regular season and unbeaten in BIG EAST play. In the most recent outing, UConn shot over 50% from three-point range and received a 20-point spark off the bench from sophomore Allie Ziebell while graduate student Azzi Fudd added 19. UConn’s depth and balanced scoring make defensive game-planning difficult: multiple players are capable of reaching double figures on any given night.
Marquette outlook and strategies
Marquette will lean on its home-court advantage and the scoring punch of Skylar Forbes, who leads the team in scoring at roughly 15. 5 points per game. The Golden Eagles have been stronger at the Al McGuire Center in recent seasons and will look to control the glass and set the tempo. Recent struggles with rebounding — including a game in which they were outrebounded by 18 and handed a defeat — are an area Marquette must address to stay competitive against UConn’s attack.
Matchups to watch
The interior and perimeter battles will be decisive. UConn’s ability to stretch the floor and knock down threes forces opponents to defend the entire court, while Marquette’s frontline aims to earn second-chance opportunities and make UConn earn every shot. Individual matchups involving UConn’s guards and Marquette’s primary scorers will shape how the game opens and whether Marquette can jump out to an early lead.
Historical context and stakes
UConn holds a lopsided edge in the series, with a 23-1 all-time record versus Marquette and a dominant 89-53 victory when the teams last met on Dec. 17 in Hartford. That history adds weight to Saturday’s meeting: UConn is not only preserving an undefeated season but also extending a remarkable run in conference play, including an ongoing streak of 62 straight league wins when tournament results are counted. For Marquette, an upset would be a signature win and a major boost late in the season.
What to expect
This game projects as a test of Marquette’s resilience and ability to execute a clean game plan against an elite opponent. Expect Marquette to emphasize rebounding, physicality, and trying to control the pace, while UConn will look to use depth, shot-making and transition offense to break through. Saturday’s outcome will carry implications for seeding and momentum as both teams push toward the postseason.
