Villanova opened the game with a 12‑0 run that left Marquette down 14‑2, and the Wildcats never recovered a lead of less than 12 points. A 17‑2 surge in the fourth quarter cemented the 64‑39 victory.
Marquette’s offense sputtered, committing 22 turnovers and scoring only 39 points. The team will face Xavier on Wednesday for a final home game before the season ends.