Big East announces expanded women's basketball coverage

Never before have Big East women's basketball teams been guaranteed two nationally televised games. That is set to change in 2014.

The Big East Conference announced their women's basketball schedule for the 2014-15 season on Thursday, and in it included information that television coverage will be expanded for the upcoming campaign.

According to the Big East Twitter account, Big East women's basektball teams will be guaranteed two nationally televised games for the very first time in the conference's long, illustrious history. In addition, 18 games -- including the semifinals and final of the Big East women's basketball tournament will be broadcasted on FOX Sports 1.

The Big East Digital Network will also be televising games, an additional 30 according to the Big East Twitter account.