Villanova Wildcats at Providence Friars
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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Villanova beats Providence despite long scoring drought
Villanova took a 60-40 lead on a jumper by Cole Swider with 8:43 remaining in the second half before Providence went on a 16-0 run over the next seven minutes. Villanova missed its next six shots and committed seven turnovers and the Friars closed to within 60-56 on a 3-point play by Alpha Diallo with 1:27 remaining.
Booth finally stopped Villanova's scoring drought, making a layup and free throw for a 63-56 lead at 1:06. Mak Ashton-Langford hit a deep 3-pointer for Providence for a 63-59 score with 57 seconds to go. Ashton-Langford blocked a layup attempt by Booth and Providence had possession with 24 seconds left. But the Friars could not find a shot and were forced to call timeout with seven seconds remaining. Isaiah Jackson missed a deep 3-pointer after the timeout and Booth rebounded, was fouled and made both free throws for the final margin.
Booth added seven rebounds and four assists for Villanova (11-4, 2-0 Big East). Eric Paschall had 13 points and 14 rebounds.
Ashton-Langford led Providence (10-5, 0-2) with 20 points. He made all four of his 3-pointers. Jackson scored 11 points and Diallo added 10.
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| 2nd 0:02 | Foul on Makai Ashton-Langford. | 63 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Phil Booth Defensive Rebound. | 63 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Isaiah Jackson missed Three Point Jumper. | 63 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Providence Timeout | 63 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Providence Defensive Rebound. | 63 - 59 |
Statistics
 VILL |
 PROV |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-51 | FG | 20-58 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 34 |
| 7-22 | 3PT | 6-25 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 24 |
| 12-15 | FT | 13-25 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 52 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 17 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 8 | Assists | 11 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 25 | Fouls | 16 |
| 21 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Providence, RI
Attendance: 12,410 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |