Villanova prepares for a crucial Big East battle against Marquette, aiming to secure a conference tournament spot with a victory after a recent strong performance.

By the Numbers
  • Ryan Cunningham won BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for going 9-13 in faceoffs.
  • Marquette's defense has struggled, allowing an average of 12 goals per game in conference play.
  • Villanova has won the last nine matchups against Marquette.
State of Play
  • Villanova needs a win coupled with Georgetown beating St. John's and Providence beating Denver to secure a tournament berth.
  • The game is set to take place at one o'clock eastern time and noon central time on Saturday in Milwaukee.
What's Next

Villanova aims to extend their streak of reaching the conference tournament to 12 straight seasons by overcoming Marquette in the upcoming crucial match.

Bottom Line

Villanova faces a significant opportunity to solidify their tournament spot by capitalizing on their recent success and historical dominance over Marquette.