We've known Villanova's good all season, but they were yet to have that marquee win that showcased just how good they were. After Tuesday night's performance against Marquette, though, we officially know. 'Nova's a problem. The Wildcats banged the Golden Eagles, 102-84. Scottie Reynolds, who's been up and down this season scoring-wise, stepped up big time, scoring 27 points, including 15 from behind the arc. The Wildcats also got 21 from Corey Fisher.
Both teams area now 20-4, but moving in opposite directions. Marquette's amidst a two-game losing streak, while Villanova's turned into one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 6 straight, including victories over Pitt, at Providence, and over Syracuse. If 'Nova can keep this play up, they can be a real threat come March. They've got a bevy of solid guards, including Reynolds, Corey Fisher, Corey Stokes, Reggie Redding, and Dwayne Anderson, and have gotten great, steady play from big man Dante Cunningham. In addition, the Wildcats have put together a strong body of work. Their four losses: Texas by 9. At Marquette, by 5. Louisville by 1. And at UCONN, by 6. Not too shabby.
Congrats to Jerel McNeal, who scored 23 points, and passed George Thompson to become Marquette's all-time leading scorer. He has 1,776 points.
Top 25 Scores From Around The Nation...2/10/09
#9 Michigan St. 54, Michigan 42
#11 Clemson 87, B.C. 77
#12 Marquette 84, #13 Villanova 102
Virginia 57, #25 Florida St. 68
Via: ESPN
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