Villanova Wildcats defeat Providence Friars 87-73

Devin Askew scores 20 points off the bench in the victory

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The Villanova Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars by a score of 87-73 on Friday. Devin Askew came off the bench to lead the Wildcats with 20 points in the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Villanova in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament, while Providence's loss is a setback in their quest to secure a tournament berth.

The details

Devin Askew, a reserve player for Villanova, had a standout performance, scoring 20 points to lead his team to the 14-point win over Providence. The Wildcats controlled the game throughout, maintaining a comfortable lead for most of the contest.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Devin Askew

A reserve player for the Villanova Wildcats who scored 20 points in the win.

Villanova Wildcats

The college basketball team that defeated Providence 87-73.

Providence Friars

The college basketball team that lost to Villanova 87-73.

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The takeaway

Villanova's depth and balanced scoring proved to be the difference, as they were able to get a key conference win over Providence to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive.