Villanova Cruises to Victory Over DePaul

0:00On March 8, Villanova cruised to a 76-57 victory over DePaul in Big East action on Wednesday night in Chicago. Tyler Perkins led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals for the Wildcats, who improved to 23 wins and 7 losses. Overall, and 14-5 in conference play, Duke Brennan shipped in 15 points on 7-9 shooting from the field, along with 12 rebounds, while Devon Esquieu added 14 points to help secure the win. On the other side, Brennan McLean topped DePaul with 16 points and 4 assists, as the Blue Demons fell to 16 and 14 overall, 8, and 11 in the Big East. The first half stayed close, with Villanova nursing just a 2-point edge at 26-24 at the break. Perkins had 11 of his points before halftime, setting the tone early. Villanova seized control for good on Perkins' free throw, with 18 minutes and 20 seconds left in the second half, then outscored to Paul by, 17 points the rest of the way to

1:02pull away comfortably. This win keeps the Wildcats in strong position down the stretch of conference play, building momentum as the postseason nears.