VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Top-ranked Villanova suffered a surprising meltdown Tuesday night in a 74-72 loss at Marquette.
The Wildcats let a 13-point lead with six minutes remaining get away as the Golden Eagles closed the game on a 19-4 run for a stunning two-point victory.
Since Monday, Villanova (19-2, 7-2 Big East) has had time to group in preparation for a highly-anticipated matchup against nonconference foe and 12th-ranked Virginia (16-3, 6-2 ACC) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center. The game has been announced as a complete sellout.
Mikal Bridges led the Wildcats with 20 points while Jalen Brunson scored 19 points and preseason Player of the Year candidate Josh Hart had 16 in the loss.