Villanova 78, at Xavier 38

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — The Villanova Wildcats delivered a defensive masterclass and unleashed a decisive third-quarter surge to overwhelm the Xavier Musketeers 78-38 in a Big East Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Cintas Center. The most important part of the game was a dominant 37-point third quarter by Villanova that turned a competitive halftime lead into a historic rout. After leading 34-14 at the break, the Wildcats erupted offensively while their relentless defensive pressure completely smothered Xavier. Villanova outscored the Musketeers 37-15 in the period, shooting efficiently and capitalizing on a cascade of Xavier turnovers to put the game… Read more...