Villanova’s offense surged early, scoring a 12‑point run that left Marquette trailing 16‑5 by the end of the first quarter. The Wildcats never recovered, and after a 17‑2 run in the fourth quarter, they secured a 64‑39 victory. Marquette’s 22 turnovers, nine in the first quarter, hampered their offense and contributed to the loss.
Marquette’s season will conclude with a home game against Xavier on Wednesday night, a senior‑night event to be streamed on ESPN+. The Warriors will look to rebound after this defeat.