NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Villanova led wire-to-wire in an 82-52 rout of Seton Hall in a Big East women’s basketball game Thursday night at Prudential Center.

The Wildcats set the tone early, building a 42-22 halftime lead. Villanova maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half before 1,262 fans. The victory improved Villanova to 23-6 this season. Seton Hall fell to 18-10.

Jasmine Bascoe led Villanova, while Zahara Bishop paced the Pirates. The Wildcats have won two straight and nine of their last 10 games. Seton Hall has lost two consecutive contests.