Longino scores 17, Villanova defeats DePaul 59-49

CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Longino’s 17 points helped Villanova defeat DePaul 59-49 on Wednesday night.

Longino finished 8 of 14 from the field for the Wildcats (13-10, 6-6 Big East Conference). Eric Dixon shot 4 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line to add 14 points. Wooga Poplar had 12 points and shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.

David Thomas finished with 16 points for the Blue Demons (11-13, 2-11). CJ Gunn added 13 points and five steals for DePaul. Layden Blocker also had six points and six assists.

Villanova took the lead with 3:44 to go in the first half and did not give it up.

Villanova’s next plays Sunday hosting Xavier. DePaul visits Marquette on Tuesday.

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