Big East women’s basketball saw a pair of compelling contests Wednesday, as Villanova routed DePaul and St. John’s narrowly defeated Marquette. The Red Storm’s win was particularly dramatic, decided by free throws in the final seconds of a back-and-forth affair. Below are recaps of both games,plus a full schedule for upcoming Big East women’s basketball action through January 4th.
<strong>Villanova</strong> 81 at <strong>DePaul </strong>48<br/>Villanova dominated DePaul on the road, securing an 81-48 victory. Brynn McCurry led all scorers with a stellar performance, posting a game-high 18 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Kelsey Joens added 14 points, shooting a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, while Kennedy Henry contributed 11 points, 6 assists, and a pair of steals. Ryanne Allen rounded out the Wildcats’ double-digit scorers with 10 points. For DePaul, Kate Novik led the way with 14 points and 6 rebounds, and Gina Davorija reached a career-high 10 points. Villanova’s decisive win showcased their offensive firepower and defensive intensity. The Blue Demons struggled in the third quarter, going scoreless for an eight-minute stretch as Villanova extended their lead to a commanding 62-30.
St. John’s 73 at Marquette 66
Box Score
St. John’s edged out Marquette in a tightly contested matchup, winning 73-66. A balanced scoring attack powered the Red Storm, with five players reaching double figures: Beautiful Waheed (14 points), Brooke Moore (13 points), Jailah Donald (12 points), Shaulana Wagner (11 points), and Daniela Abies (11 points). Wagner also dished out a game-high 9 assists. Marquette was led by Skylar Forbes with 16 points, and Halle Vice recorded her second consecutive double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Jaidynn Mason chipped in 14 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Down the stretch, St. John’s clamped down defensively, holding Marquette to just 1-of-7 shooting in the final minutes. Waheed and Donald sealed the victory with clutch free throws in the final 25 seconds. The game featured six ties and seven lead changes, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.
This Week in #BEWBB
Wednesday, December 31
Georgetown at Seton Hall*, 1 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
1 UConn at Providence*, 3 p.m. Stats | Peacock/NBC Sports Network
Thursday, January 1
Creighton at Villanova, Noon Stats | ESPN+
Marquette at Xavier, 1 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
DePaul at St. John’s, 2 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
Saturday, January 3
Seton Hall at #1 UConn, Noon | FS1
Sunday, January 4
Butler at Creighton, 2 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
Xavier at Georgetown, 2 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
Providence at DePaul, 3 p.m. Stats | ESPN+
Villanova at Marquette, 4 p.m. Stats | Peacock
* Conference game
All Times Eastern
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