"Last time out, Villanova fell short of victory by a final score of 83-69 against UConn. The Wildcats were led by Jasmine Bascoe's 26 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals and Denae Carter's 21 points, three steals and three blocks. With Lee Volker (15 PTS, 7 REB, 60 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) contriburing the best performance on the team, Marquette lost 71-56 against UConn. Skylar Forbes also added 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks to the effort."
"Villanova's +297 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 11.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.9 points per game (68th in college basketball) while giving up 61.9 per outing (127th in college basketball). The Wildcats' leading scorer, Bascoe, is 43rd in the nation averaging 18.4 points per game. Forbes' 15.4 points per game leads the Golden Eagles and ranks 141st in the country."
Marquette (16-10) visits Villanova (21-6) on February 22, 2026 at The William B. Finneran Pavilion in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with tip at 3:30 p.m. ET on Peacock. Villanova recently lost 83-69 to UConn; Jasmine Bascoe scored 26 points with nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals while Denae Carter added 21 points, three steals and three blocks. Marquette fell 71-56 to UConn with Lee Volker contributing 15 points and seven rebounds and Skylar Forbes adding 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Villanova holds a +297 scoring differential, averaging 72.9 points and allowing 61.9 per game. Marquette posts a +161 differential, averaging 69.3 points and conceding 63.1 per contest. The preview prediction projects Villanova 72, Marquette 62.
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