#BIGEASTmbb Minute: Villanova, UConn Win Tuesday

Jermaine Samuels had 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists vs. St. John's.

Four Games Set for Wednesday

In Tuesday’s action, Villanova turned the tables on St. John’s, avenging a loss earlier this month, and UConn used a second-half surge to win at Georgetown and move into fourth place in the league standings.

The Wildcats, ranked eighth by AP this week, started quickly against the Johnnies, compiling leads of 20-9, 31-17 and 42-25 by halftime en route to an 81-58 victory at Finneran Pavilion. St. John’s had won the first meeting 70-59 on Feb. 3.

Caleb Daniels paced four players in double figures with 17 points for Villanova (15-3, 10-2 BIG EAST). Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels each…