Providence hosts Villanova following Bascoe's 26-point showing
Villanova Wildcats (16-11, 10-5 Big East) at Providence Friars (11-18, 4-12 Big East)
Providence, Rhode Island; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Providence after Jasmine Bascoe scored 26 points in Villanova's 70-65 win over the Georgetown Hoyas.
The Friars have gone 7-7 at home. Providence has a 2-0 record in one-possession games.
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