Defending National Champions Desperate For A Win Against Marquette

Stuck in a three-game losing streak, the defending national champion Villanova Wildcats are in desperate need of a win tonight (Wednesday).  The problem is, the opponent is a Marquette team which has won 12 of its last 13 games.  A victory virtually assures the Golden Eagles the number-one seed in the Big East post-season tournament.  Number-10-ranked Marquette has a smothering defense and — during the current hot streak — is hitting 52 percent from the field and better than 42 percent on three-pointers. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 PM.