Eric Dixon scored 23 factors, Jhamir Brickus had 15 of his 21 factors in Villanova‘s dominating first half and the Wildcats beat No. 16 Marquette 81-66 on Friday evening.
Jordann Dumont added 15 factors to assist Villanova (16-12, 9-8 Large East) snap a two-game shedding streak general and eight-game skid towards Marquette (20-7, 11-5). The Wildcats have knocked off Large East powers St. John’s, UConn and Marquette at dwelling this season.
Zaide Lowery scored 25 factors for Marquette (20-7, 11-5). The Golden Eagles have misplaced 4 of six and have dropped into third place within the Large East convention.
The Wildcats seemingly could not miss within the first half after they raced to a 46-33 benefit. However Villanova seemed equally good at UConn on Tuesday evening, solely to give up a 14-point benefit within the last 11:58. In that contest, UConn scored 27 of the ultimate 33 factors.
However there was no letdown for the Wildcats within the second half towards Marquette, which by no means bought inside double-digits after halftime.
Takeaways
Marquette: The Golden Eagles are nonetheless in good condition for an NCAA at-large bid however have discovered shakier floor with their latest play. With video games at UConn and at dwelling towards St. John’s remaining, Marquette must regain its type quickly.
Villanova: The Wildcats saved inside putting distance of fifth-place Xavier, which holds a half-game lead over Villanova. The highest 5 groups within the convention will get first-round byes within the convention match.
Key second
The whole first half for Villanova. Villanova led by 19, Brickus made all 5 of his 3-point tries and the Wildcats shot 80% from lengthy vary within the opening 20 minutes.
Jhamir Brickus drops his defender and drains a stepback 3-pointer
Key stat
Villanova made 15 of 26 3-pointers.
Up subsequent
Marquette hosts Windfall on Tuesday evening. Villanova is at Seton Corridor on Wednesday evening.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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