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Marquette University has been selected to host the 2017 Big East women's basketball tournament, as the conference's postseason championship will be played at an on-campus arena for the second consecutive year. Approved by the league's athletic directors at the recent Big East summer meeting, the Golden Eagles will welcome all 10 Big East teams to the Al McGuire Center for the conference tournament,scheduled for March 4-7, 2017.

Opened in October 2003, "The Al" is named after legendary coach Al McGuire, who led the Marquette men's basketball program to an NCAA championship, an NIT title and 295 victories in 13 seasons. The $31 million facility features a 3,700-seat arena and includes a full-sized practice gym that was upgraded in 2008.