No. 1-Ranked Villanova Narrowly Avoids Another Upset At Marquette

The number-one ranked Villanova Wildcats just barely dodged a second straight upset loss at Marquette with an 85-82 victory Sunday.  Bolstered by a loud crowd at the Bradley Center, the Golden Eagles kept the pressure on throughout the Big East Conference game.  Marquette upset Villanova at home last year.  Guard Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points to lead Marquette, including a clutch 3-pointer with 90 seconds left that cut the ‘Nova lead to three, 83-80.  Foul trouble kept Big East leading scorer Markus Howard on the bench and he was held to 13 points.  Marquette is back in action Wednesday at home against Butler.