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Villanova Rallies Late to Defeat Marquette
Wildcats overcome poor shooting to win fourth straight game
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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In a back-and-forth Big East matchup, Villanova closed the game on an 11-2 run to defeat visiting Marquette 77-74 on Tuesday. Tyler Perkins scored 22 points for the Wildcats, who overcame 39% shooting from the field and an 18-of-31 effort from the foul line to sweep the regular-season series. Royce Parham shot 8-of-9 from the field and posted career highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Eagles, who led by a point with just over eight minutes left before Villanova's late surge.
Why it matters
This victory extends Villanova's winning streak to four games and keeps them in contention for a top spot in the Big East standings. For Marquette, the loss marks their 16th of the season as they continue to struggle in conference play.
The details
Villanova overcame a poor shooting performance by closing the game on an 11-2 run. Tyler Perkins hit back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game at 66-all, then Perkins drained another 3-pointer to spark a 9-0 Villanova run that put them up 75-72. Marquette's Royce Parham had a career-best game with 26 points and 11 rebounds, but the Golden Eagles managed only two points in the final three minutes.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Tyler Perkins
A Villanova player who scored 22 points, including several key 3-pointers down the stretch to lead the Wildcats' comeback.
Royce Parham
A Marquette player who had a career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.
What they’re saying
“This was a hard-fought game and I'm proud of the way our team battled back in the end to get the win.”
— Jay Wright, Villanova Head Coach (statenews.net)
What’s next
Villanova will look to extend their winning streak when they host Seton Hall on Saturday, February 15th. Marquette will try to bounce back at home against DePaul on the same day.
The takeaway
Villanova's late-game composure and clutch shooting proved to be the difference, as they rallied from a late deficit to defeat a scrappy Marquette squad. This win keeps the Wildcats in the hunt for a top seed in the Big East tournament.
