CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Villanova delivered a commanding defensive performance to rout Xavier 78-38 in a Big East women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Cintas Center.

The Wildcats held the Musketeers to a season-low in points, forcing 20 turnovers and converting them into 31 points. Villanova’s defense was stifling from the start, limiting Xavier to just 14 first-half points and 27.7% shooting for the game.

Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers with 18 points for Villanova, which improved to 20-5. Brynn McCurry added 15 points. Meri Kanerva scored 13 for Xavier, which fell to 11-14 before an announced crowd of 1,069.

A 37-point third quarter by the Wildcats turned the game into a blowout. Villanova also held a dominant 36-8 advantage in points in the paint.