However, this time, Villanova (16-12, 9-8 Big East) secured an 81-66 victory over Marquette (20-7, 11-5) at the Wells Fargo ...
Villanova shot 12 for 15 on three-pointers in the first half, and beat MU for the first time in the Shaka Smart era.
Jhamir Brickus dropped his defender and drained a stepback 3-pointer to extend the Villanova Wildcats' lead vs. the Marquette ...
BOTTOM LINE: Big East foes Villanova and No. 16 Marquette will play on Friday. The Wildcats have gone 12-3 in home games. Villanova is fourth in the Big East in team defense, giving up 67.9 points ...
The Golden Eagles looked recharged against Seton Hall after a week off. They face a tougher challenge at Villanova on Friday.
No. 16 Marquette plays Villanova in Big East play Friday. Friday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.