In Tuesday’s action, No. 5 Villanova and St. John’s each moved to 2-0 and enjoyed large margins of victory while Marquette lost at home to No. 19 Purdue in a Gavitt Tipoff Games matchup.
Villanova set a school record with 12 blocked shots in a 113-77 win against Nicholls at Wells Fargo Center. Mikal Bridges scored a career-high 23 points and added four blocks. Donte DiVincenzo helped with 20 points. VU’s team point total was the most since scoring 113 against Hartford in 2007.
St. John’s recorded an 80-55 victory against Central Connecticut State at Carnesecca Arena.