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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 10-0 | - | 20-1 |
| St. John's | 9-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Villanova | 7-3 | 3 | 16-5 |
| Creighton | 6-4 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Seton Hall | 5-5 | 5 | 15-6 |
| Butler | 4-6 | 6 | 13-8 |
| DePaul | 4-6 | 6 | 12-9 |
| Xavier | 3-7 | 7 | 11-10 |
| Georgetown | 3-7 | 7 | 11-10 |
| Marquette | 3-8 | 7.5 | 8-14 |
| Providence | 2-9 | 8.5 | 9-13 |
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