Villanova and Xavier solidified their spots at the top of the BIG EAST standings with Saturday victories, while Creighton won its third game in a row and moved into sole possession of third place.
The Bluejays' James Milliken hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with just over a minute left to lift Creighton to a 65-62 win at Marquette. With three straight wins, the Bluejays are 8-5 in BIG EAST play. Maurice Watson Jr. again directed the winning effort with 18 points and 10 assists. Marquette's Henry Ellenson had 16 points and eight rebounds.
Villanova, ranked No. 1 in both major polls, got off to a quick start in the second half and pulled away from St.