Marquette struggled from the opening tip, surrendering a 12-0 run to Villanova that set the tone for the entire contest. Despite keeping the game relatively close in the second quarter, the Golden Eagles never found offensive rhythm, committing 22 turnovers that hindered their ability to mount a serious challenge.
The loss comes just eight days after Marquette's competitive showing against top-ranked UConn, highlighting the inconsistency in their recent performance. Marquette will look to bounce back when they host Xavier on Wednesday in their final home game of the season, which will also serve as Senior Night.