VILLANOVA, Pa. (Interstat) — Villanova overwhelmed Saint John’s 85-48 in a women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at The Pavilion. The Wildcats seized control with a 31-point first quarter and never relented. Jasmine Bascoe led Villanova with 21 points and nine assists. Denae Carter added 10 points and nine rebounds. The Red Storm struggled offensively, shooting just 13% from 3-point range and committing 19 turnovers, which Villanova converted into 32 points. Brooke Moore and Shaulana Wagner each scored 11 points for Saint John’s. Villanova improved to 10-2 overall. Saint John’s fell to 11-3.

Preview: Saint John’s Set for Big East Clash at Villanova BRYN MAWR, Pa. (Interstat) — A pivotal early-season Big East women’s basketball matchup is set for Monday afternoon as the surging Saint John’s Red Storm visit the Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. Saint John’s (11-2) enters on a five-game winning streak, most recently routing New Haven 67-47 on Dec. 17. The Red Storm’s success has been fueled by guard Brooke Moore, who is averaging 17.2 points over her last six contests. She poured in a game-high 23 points in the win over New Haven. Villanova (9-2) has won six straight, including a 72-55 victory over Seton Hall on Friday. Wildcats guard Ryanne Allen led the way in that game, scoring 19 points in just 21 minutes off the bench. Allen is averaging 11.0 points per game over the team’s current win streak, providing a potent scoring spark. This contest features two of the conference’s top defensive units. Saint John’s has held opponents to 55.8 points per game during its win streak, while Villanova has limited foes to 62.2 points on the season. The matchup hinges on backcourt execution. Moore’s dynamic scoring for Saint John’s will be tested by a disciplined Villanova defense that forces 15.5 turnovers per game. Conversely, the Wildcats’ perimeter-oriented offense, which features Allen and leading scorer Jasmine Bascoe (20 points vs. Seton Hall), must navigate the Red Storm’s pressure. History adds intrigue, as the teams will meet again in Queens on Jan. 24. Monday’s result will establish early conference positioning. Saint John’s seeks to solidify its status as a Big East contender, while Villanova aims to defend its home court and extend its streak. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on the Big East Digital Network. Up Next: Saint John’s travels to face Marquette on Dec. 29. Villanova visits DePaul on the same date.