2025 BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament
New York, NY
You’re invited to cheer on Marquette Men’s Basketball team as they compete in the 2025 BIG EAST Tournament March 12-15.
Between games, join the Marquette community for opportunities to celebrate, connect and pray.
All times noted are in Eastern Time.
Text MarchWithMU to (414) 300-8787 to opt in to text alerts about Marquette events during the tournament!
Marquette Alumni and Fan Hotel:
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
851 6th Ave.
Click here to access Marquette University’s room block for Wednesday and Thursday of the tournament.
For additional nights, please contact the Kimpton Hotel Eventi directly.
Pregame Celebrations:
Mustang Harry’s
352 7th Ave., between W. 29th and W. 30th Streets
Join us two hours before tip-off for all Marquette games. Ring out Ahoya with space reserved just for Marquette fans.
$25 per person*
Reception price includes appetizers.
Your registration grants access to all pregame events throughout Marquette’s appearance in the tournament.
CIRCLES – Fireside Chat and Networking Event
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
5:00 p.m. ET Registration and Networking
5:30 p.m. ET Fireside Chat
6:30 p.m. ET Reception and Networking
Northwestern Mutual - New York
200 Liberty St.
The fireside chat will feature:
(Left to right above)
Laura Deaner, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Northwestern Mutual. Deaner is accountable for establishing and steering Northwestern Mutual’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity and information risk management strategy.
Dave Gordon, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer, Northwestern Mutual. Gordon is responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology and digital teams, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), software engineering, data engineering, digital product & design, enterprise architecture, infrastructure & cloud services, and information risk & cybersecurity.
Moderated by Ray Manista, Arts ’87, Law ’90, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer, Northwestern Mutual; Vice Chair, Marquette University Board of Trustees. Manista is responsible for the company’s law and public affairs function, including the law, enterprise compliance, privacy, government relations, enterprise sustainability departments, and the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. He also serves on the company's Senior Leadership Team. He was elected to the Marquette University Board of Trustees in 2017 and was elected vice chair of the board in 2023.
$35 per person*
$25 per young alumni* (2010-2024 Marquette undergraduates)
Includes attendee directory, beer/wine/soda and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
LOVELLSTRONG Run
SATURDAY, MARCH 15**
9:00 a.m. ET
Central Park
Join us for a complimentary, casual run with other Marquette fans.
Click here for route details. Meet at the Columbus Circle Information Kiosk at the south end of the park and runners will have the option to run 1 or 2 laps around the light green “lower loop” (1.71-miles/3.42-miles).
Marquette Mass
SATURDAY, MARCH 15**
3:30 p.m. ET
Kimpton Hotel Eventi, 3rd floor
851 6th Ave.
Celebrate Mass with Marquette alumni, parents and friends.
**Please note that Saturday programming is contingent upon Marquette’s appearance in the championship game.
Direct any questions or special needs to Marquette University Alumni Association (800) 344-7544 or alumni@marquette.edu.
*Please note that a portion of the registration fee will be considered a non-refundable gift to the Blue & Gold Fund