No. 10 Marquette Defeats Villanova to Tie for Big East Lead

Marquette's strong performance secures an 87-74 win, marking their eighth consecutive victory over Villanova.

Marquette's Stevie Mitchell scored 21 points, matching his career high, while Chase Ross and Kam Jones added 18 and 16 points, respectively.
The victory ties Marquette (17-3, 8-1 Big East) with St. John's at the top of the Big East standings.
Villanova's Jordan Longino posted a career-high 27 points, but the Wildcats (12-9, 5-5 Big East) fell short despite Eric Dixon contributing 18 points in the second half.
Marquette capitalized on turnovers, committing just six while gaining a 16-2 advantage in points off turnovers.
The Golden Eagles continue their strong season under coach Shaka Smart, maintaining dominance over Villanova since 2021.