PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — A pair of surging local rivals will meet Tuesday when the La Salle Explorers host the Villanova Wildcats in a nonconference women’s basketball game at Tom Gola Arena.

The Wildcats (4-2) enter on a two-game winning streak, including an 88-58 rout of Temple on Saturday. Ryanne Allen led the way with 19 points and six assists, while Denae Carter added 17 points. Villanova has averaged 80.5 points in its last two contests after a 2-2 start.

La Salle (5-1) has won five of its first six, with its lone loss coming on the road against Temple. The Explorers are coming off a 72-61 victory over American on Saturday, powered by 20 points from Joan Quinn and 16 from Ivona Miljanic. Ashleigh Connor contributed 13 points and four assists.

The game is a final nonconference tune-up for both teams before they dive into their respective league schedules. Villanova will open Big East play next week at West Virginia, while La Salle begins Atlantic 10 competition on Dec. 3 against VCU.

Tipoff is set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.