VILLANOVA CRUISES PAST FDU IN EXHIBITION PLAY

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Jasmine Bascoe scored a game-high 14 points, and Villanova used a strong second quarter and a pivotal third-quarter run to pull away from FDU for a 68-45 exhibition victory Sunday afternoon at Finneran Pavilion. The Wildcats overcame a slow start before taking control with a decisive finish to the first half. After trailing 13-10 at the end of the opening quarter, Villanova opened the second period with a 9-4 run to take a 19-17 lead. The Wildcats then closed the half with a 13-4 spurt to carry a 32-21 advantage into the break. FDU made a push...