Villanova Wins Big East Game vs DePaul

0:00On March 5, Villanova pulled away for a solid 76-57 win over DePaul in Big East Action on Wednesday. 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 chipped in 15 points on 7 of 9 shooting, plus 12 rebounds, while Devon Esquieu added 14 points. The first half stayed close, with Villanova up just 26-24 at the break after Perkins scored 11. DePaul hung tough early, but couldn't keep pace later. In the second half, Villanova seized control for Good on Perkins' free throw, with 18 minutes and 20 seconds left, then outscored the blue. Demons by 17 points from there. Brandon McLean topped the ball with 16 points and 4 assists in the loss. As the blue demons fell to 16 and 14 overall, 8-and, 11 in the Big East, setting up intriguing matchups ahead.

1:00As the blue demons fell to 16 and 14 overall, 8-and, 11 in the Big East, setting up intriguing matchups ahead.