No. 2 Villanova Escapes With Win at Cincinnati
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CINCINNATI — Randy Foye had 25 points and Dante Cunningham scored off an inbounds play with 3.2 seconds left Thursday night, leading No. 2 Villanova to a 74-72 victory over Cincinnati.
The Wildcats, 22-2 overall and 12-1 in the Big East, wasted a 12-point lead down the stretch before pulling out a victory that kept them in control of the conference race.
Playing with a No. 2 ranking for the first time in 10 seasons, Villanova also extended a few notable streaks. The Wildcats matched the best start in team history -- they also did it in 1937-38 -- and set a team record with their 11th consecutive victory in the Big East.
“Teams play at another level against us, and we’re learning to handle that,” Coach Jay Wright said.
The victory sets up a game Sunday between Villanova and No. 3 Connecticut. The Wildcats beat the Huskies on Feb. 13 to take control of the Big East. Their rematch shapes up as a game to decide the regular-season title.
Eric Hicks led Cincinnati (18-10, 7-7) with 21 points.
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