Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 27 points and eight rebounds in the win against Marquette.
Wildcats, Friars Push Back Against Road Team Success
In a BIG EAST season that has seen road teams enjoy unusual success, Villanova and Providence nailed down home wins on Wednesday.
The Wildcats, ranked fifth this week in the AP poll, rode a brilliant performance by Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 96-64 victory against Marquette.
Providence ended a three-game losing streak with a 70-59 win over Connecticut in the first meeting between the two teams in eight years.
Robinson-Earl scored 27 points, making 10-of-11 shots from the field, which included hitting all five 3-point attempts.