Villanova’s offense exploded early, scoring a 12‑point run that left Marquette trailing 16‑5 after the first quarter. The Wildcats never recovered, holding Marquette to 39 points while adding 64 of their own. Marquette’s 22 turnovers, nine in the first quarter, further hampered their offense.
The loss follows a competitive outing against UConn eight days earlier. Marquette’s final home game is Wednesday night against Xavier, with senior night festivities and an ESPN+ broadcast.