Seton Hall and Villanova Women's Basketball Teams Face Off in Big East Tournament

Catch the action on TV or streaming as the No. 2 Wildcats take on the No. 3 Pirates

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (24-6) will face off against the No. 3 seed Seton Hall Pirates (19-11) in the Big East women's basketball tournament on Sunday, March 8th at 5 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with a win.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top Big East teams is an important game in determining the conference tournament champion and which teams will represent the Big East in the NCAA Tournament. Villanova and Seton Hall are both strong programs looking to make deep postseason runs.

The details

The game will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena. Villanova enters the game as the No. 2 seed after a 24-6 regular season, while Seton Hall is the No. 3 seed with a 19-11 record. The winner will advance to the Big East tournament final.

  • The game tips off at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Villanova Wildcats

The No. 2 seed in the Big East tournament with a 24-6 record on the season.

Seton Hall Pirates

The No. 3 seed in the Big East tournament with a 19-11 record on the season.

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The takeaway

This Big East tournament matchup between Villanova and Seton Hall features two highly ranked teams looking to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Fans can catch the action on TV or streaming as the two programs battle for a spot in the conference championship game.