Villanova Wildcats @ Providence Friars
Devin Askew scores 20 off bench to spark Villanova to 88-82 victory over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Devin Askew scored 20 points off the bench to help Villanova beat Providence 88-82 on Tuesday night.
Askew also had seven assists for the Wildcats (14-3, 5-1 Big East Conference). Tyler Perkins contributed 15 points and eight rebounds. Duke Brennan finished 6 of 8 from the floor, scoring 14 points and adding eight rebounds.
The Friars (8-9, 1-5) were led by Jaylin Sellers with 24 points. Jamier Jones added 23 points and Stefan Vaaks scored 21.
Villanova went into halftime ahead of Providence 46-34. Askew scored 10 points in the half. Brennan led the way with 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
Providence, RI

Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Tony Chiazza

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 12-0 | - | 22-1 |
| St. John's | 10-1 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| Villanova | 8-3 | 3.5 | 17-5 |
| Seton Hall | 6-6 | 6 | 16-7 |
| Creighton | 6-6 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 7 | 13-10 |
| Butler | 4-8 | 8 | 13-10 |
| Xavier | 4-8 | 8 | 12-11 |
| DePaul | 4-8 | 8 | 12-11 |
| Providence | 3-9 | 9 | 10-13 |
| Marquette | 3-9 | 9 | 8-15 |
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