UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Behind the hot hand of sophomore guard Jasmine Bascoe, No. 2 seed Villanova moved past No. 7 seed Providence, 73-65, in a back-and-forth affair, advancing to the semifinal of the 2026 BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament Presented by Jeep.
The Wildcats will return to action at Mohegan Sun Arena Sunday at 5 p.m. ET against the winner of the final quarterfinal game between No. 3 seed Seton Hall and No. 6 seed St. John’s Saturday night.
Bascoe dominated from start to finish with a career-high 31-points to lead the way for Villanova.