Villanova Wildcats @ DePaul Blue Demons
Longino scores 17, Villanova defeats DePaul 59-49
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
Chicago, IL
Referee:Pat Driscoll
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Ed Corliss
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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