The two BIG EAST teams playing at home on Wednesday picked up victories. Two others lost in tournament play.
DePaul’s senior guard Billy Garrett Jr. scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, including a bucket just before the buzzer, to lift the Blue Demons to a 68-66 victory against Missouri State at Allstate Arena. Garrett Jr. scored 15 points in the final 7:29. Backcourt partner Eli Cain continued his strong play with 22 points and eight rebounds.
Villanova finished a stretch of six games in 13 days with a 63-47 victory over College of Charleston at The Pavilion.