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The Big East Tournament continues on Thursday. draftexpress.com

The Big East Tournament continues on Thursday with a great slate of games, including the highly-anticipated Connecticut vs. Syracuse game at noon.

After an exciting first two days, Thursday is when things get extra interesting. All eight teams remaining in the Big East Tournament have likely already locked up a bid to the NCAA Tournament, but that doesn't mean the games are any less important.

All eight teams are still competing competing for a better seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Connecticut would like a little extra insurance about its chances for an invite to March Madness.

All of the remaining games will be broadcasted on ESPN and WatchESPN - formerly known as ESPN3. Thursday begins at noon with Connecticut vs. Syracuse and concludes with a 9 p.m. primetime game between South Florida and Notre Dame.

Last year all anyone could talk about was Connecticut's amazing run of five straight wins on its way to a Big East championship. The Huskies are on their way already this year with two Big East Tournament wins already, but Syracuse will be its toughest test yet.

Here is the full schedule for the remaining games of the Big East Tournament, including where you can watch each game.

Thursday

Noon: Connecticut vs. No. 1 Syracuse (ESPN)

2 p.m.: Georgetown vs. No. 4 Cincinnati (ESPN)

7 p.m.: Louisville vs. No. 2 Marquette (ESPN)

9 p.m.: USF vs. No. 3 Notre Dame (ESPN)

Friday

7 p.m.: Winner of Connecticut/Syracuse vs. Winner of Georgetown/Cincinnati (ESPN)

9 p.m.: Winner of Louisville/Marquette vs. Winner of USF/Notre Dame (ESPN)

Saturday

Championship at 9 p.m.: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2

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