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Qualification

Bracket

Schedule

Note: Home team is listed on the left, away team is listed on the right.

First round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Big East Championship

Statistical leaders

Note: Statistics only for post-season games.

Top scorers

Most assists

References

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