Villanova Women's Basketball Dominates Xavier, 78-38

Wildcats secure largest victory of the season

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Villanova women's basketball team dominated Xavier University, 78-38, on the road in Cincinnati, OH. The 40-point victory is the Wildcats' largest margin of victory this season and more than doubles their previous win over the Musketeers. Sophomore guard Jasmine Boscoe led the Wildcats with 18 points, including her 1,000th career point with the team.

Why it matters

The decisive win over Xavier showcases Villanova's strong performance this season, as they continue to assert their dominance in the Big East conference. The Wildcats' ability to handily defeat conference opponents demonstrates their potential to make a deep run in the postseason.

The details

Villanova went 33-for-72 (46%) on field goals, 11-for-33 (33%) on three-pointers and 1-for-4 (25%) at the free throw line. In comparison, Xavier went 13-for-47 (28%) on field goals, 7-for-27 (26%) and 5-for-6 at the free throw line. The 'Cats forced 22 turnovers and outrebounded Xavier, 48-27.

  • On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Villanova women's basketball dominated Xavier University, 78-38, on the road in Cincinnati, OH.
  • On Sunday, Feb. 15, Villanova will continue its stretch of away games and travel to Omaha, NE, to face Creighton University.

The players

Jasmine Boscoe

Sophomore guard who led the Wildcats in scoring with 18 points, including her 1,000th career point with the team.

Brynn McCurry

Junior forward who scored 15 points for the Wildcats.

Ryanne Allen

Senior guard who scored 11 points for the Wildcats.

Meri Kanerva

Sophomore guard who led the Musketeer offense with 13 points.

Kylee Watson

Graduate forward who grabbed the game-high 9 rebounds for the Wildcats.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

On Sunday, Feb. 15, Villanova will continue its stretch of away games and travel to Omaha, NE, to face Creighton University (12-12, 8-7 Big East). The last time the two teams met up on New Year's Day, the Wildcats defeated Creighton, 74-64. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on TruTV.

The takeaway

Villanova's decisive victory over Xavier showcases the team's continued dominance in the Big East conference this season. The Wildcats' ability to handily defeat conference opponents demonstrates their potential to make a deep run in the postseason.