| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILL | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| DEP | 26 | 23 | 49 |
Longino scores 17, Villanova defeats DePaul 59-49
CJ Gunn crashes glass for and-1 basket
CJ Gunn crashes glass for and-1 basket
CHICAGO -- — Jordan Longino's 17 points helped Villanova defeat DePaul 59-49 on Wednesday night.
Longino finished 8 of 14 from the field for the Wildcats (13-10, 6-6 Big East Conference). Eric Dixon shot 4 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line to add 14 points. Wooga Poplar had 12 points and shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.
David Thomas finished with 16 points for the Blue Demons (11-13, 2-11). CJ Gunn added 13 points and five steals for DePaul. Layden Blocker also had six points and six assists.
Villanova took the lead with 3:44 to go in the first half and did not give it up.
Villanova's next plays Sunday hosting Xavier. DePaul visits Marquette on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- Lamar Simpson
- Ed Corliss
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 31-5 |
| Creighton | 15-5 | 3 | 25-11 |
| UConn | 14-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Marquette | 13-7 | 5 | 23-11 |
| Xavier | 13-7 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Villanova | 11-9 | 7 | 21-15 |
| Georgetown | 8-12 | 10 | 18-16 |
| Butler | 6-14 | 12 | 15-20 |
| Providence | 6-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| DePaul | 4-16 | 14 | 14-20 |
| Seton Hall | 2-18 | 16 | 7-25 |
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