BRYN MAWR, Pa. (Interstat) — Villanova used a dominant second quarter to defeat Seton Hall 72-55 in a Big East women’s basketball game Friday night at The Pavilion.

The Wildcats outscored the Pirates 23-14 in the period, turning a one-point lead into a 35-25 halftime advantage. Villanova then sealed the win with a 25-point third quarter. Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers with 20 points for Villanova, while Ryanne Allen added 19, including five 3-pointers. Jada Eads paced Seton Hall with 12 points.

Villanova improved to 9-2 overall. Seton Hall fell to 7-4. Attendance was 1,113.