Villanova Topples PC Friars On Wildcat Senior Night

Ken Bell

By DAVE ZEITLIN

Associated Press

       VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) – Darrun Hilliard scored 19 of his game-high 24 points in the second half, JayVaughn Pinkston had 16 points and eight rebounds, and No. 6 Villanova clinched at least a share of its second straight Big East regular-season title with an 89-61 rout of No. 25 Providence on Tuesday night.

        Ryan Arcidiacono added 13 points and four assists for the Wildcats (26-2 overall, 13-2 Big East), who shot 53 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range en route to their ninth straight win.

        Tyler Harris led Providence (19-9, 9-6) with 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting.

        Before the game, Hilliard and Pinkston were honored for Villanova’s senior night ceremony. Tuesday’s game was the Wildcats’ last of the season at the Pavilion, their on-campus gym where they’ve won 26 straight dating back to the 2012-13 season.

        AP-WF-02-25-15 0213GMT

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