They defeated Butler in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Villanova .
The Friars finished the season 24 -- 11 , 10 -- 8 in Big East play to finish in a tie for fourth place .
Friars defeated Butler in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament to advance to the semifinals where Friars lost to Villanova .
The Friars finished the season 24 -- 11 , 10 -- 8 in Big East play to finish in a tie for fourth place .