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Villanova tops Providence for 2nd straight BIG EAST title

Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and hit two 3-pointers in overtime to lift No. 2 Villanova to a 76-66 win over Providence

Postgame Quotes: Providence | Villanova
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and hit two 3-pointers in overtime to lift No. 2 Villanova to a 76-66 win over Providence in the BIG EASTTournament championship game Saturday night.

The Wildcats (30-4) won their second straight BIG EAST Tournament and third in four years (losing in the 2016 final). They put the bow on a fantastic season that should have them earn a No.